Charles Irving Dawson (February 13, 1881 – April 24, 1969) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. He also served in the state legislature. He was a Democrat until 1909 when he joined the Republican Party.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Pineville, Kentucky1906–present
- Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky1935–1969
- Commonwealth of KentuckyAttorney general · 1920–1924
- Bell County, KentuckyCounty attorney · 1910–1920
- Private practice, Russellville, Kentucky1905–1906
- KentuckyState representative · 1906
Appointments
1925–1935 · Appointed by Calvin Coolidge (Republican)Term ended: Resignation
Education
- University of Kentucky
- Read law1905