Charles Alfred Graves (October 20, 1850 – November 10, 1928) was a legal scholar and law professor, who taught at the law schools of Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia.

Charles A. Graves was born on Mechums River in Albemarle County, Virginia on October 20, 1850.

Tucker returned, then in 1896, a third faculty member was added, John W. Davis.

[3] With Judge Edward C. Burks and Professor William M. Lile, Graves issued the first volume of the Virginia Law Register in May 1895.

[5] In 1911, Washington and Lee conferred on Graves an honorary doctor of laws degree.