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Charlie Cordell
Corporate Counsel
1-800-233-3506
Charlie earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University. Before entering law school, he served as a Probation Officer with the Clayton County Juvenile Court, gaining meaningful insight into the justice system and the individuals it serves.

 

Charlie received his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002. He began his legal career with King & Spalding as a Staff Attorney in the firm’s Discovery Center, where he developed extensive experience in complex document review and litigation support.

 

In 2010, Charlie joined the Southern States Police Benevolent Association as a Staff Attorney. Over the years, he advanced through several leadership roles, serving as Senior Staff Attorney and later Assistant Director of Legal Services. He now serves as Corporate Counsel, where he continues to support the mission of the SSPBA and its members.
"Working with law enforcement officers is incredibly rewarding; being able to assist them during some of the most challenging moments of their careers and knowing our work makes a real difference remains the most meaningful part of what I do."

Southern States PBA News
Student Studies Healthcare at Mom's Alma Mater

April 29, 2026

To say Hannah Williams is actively active might be an understatement. She is one of 20 students across 11 SSPBA divisions to receive a PBF scholarship this year through a parent's membership in PBA. Her stepfather is Robert J. Maxbauer III, a K9 handler of K9 J�ger at Louisburg (N.C.) Police Department for almost a year.

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Alabama Scholarship Winner Puts One Foot in Front of the Other

April 22, 2026

Jackson Patterson is a freshman at the University of South Alabama with several big ambitions. He's just not sure which ones he will follow yet. "Right now, my biggest challenge is deciding what I want my future to look like," he told me. He's studying engineering, and it's possible that he chooses to go straight into building a career in the aerospace industry after college. But it's also possible that he takes an even more interesting path ? he's interested in traveling the world and performing on stage, for example ? because if one thing's for sure about Jackson, it's that he's willing to branch out and try new things that he finds exciting ? even if they're unconventional.

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Children of LEO veteran killed in crash awarded PBF memorial scholarships

April 15, 2026

South Fulton County police Capt. Helio A. Garcia III was born with the calling to law enforcement, a 15-year career he devoted his life to after serving his country as a U.S. Marine.

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