Joseph Charles

Joseph Charles, Jr. (born January 6, 1944) is an American Democratic Party politician.

He served in the Senate on the Labor Committee (as Co-Chair) and the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

While in the Assembly, he served as Minority Leader Pro Tempore from 1997 to 2001, Minority Budget Officer from 1998 to 1999, Assistant Minority Leader from 1994 to 1995, Associate Minority Leader from 1992 to 1993 and again from 1996 to 1997, and as Assistant Majority Leader from 1990 to 1991. He has been an attorney with the firm of Ashley and Charles, and served as a Deputy Attorney General from 1970 to 1971.