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Brent d. Ratchford

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Biography

  • My firm opened in May 1997. I, Brent D. Ratchford, am the sole Proprietor/owner of the firm. My firm is located in Gastonia, NC, where I was born and raised.

Education

  • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina
    • J.D
  • Campbell University
    • B.S. Accounting

Professional Associations

  • Gaston County Bar Association, Former President, Treasurer and Secretary
  • North Carolina State Bar, Member
  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
  • American Bar Association , Member

Current Employment Positions

  • Sole Practitioner/Owner

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1996

Honors

  • Student Court Defense Attorney
  • Dean’s List
  • Voted Best of Gaston – 2023

Fraternities / Sororities

  • Kappa Sigma
  • Delta Kappa
  • Omega
  • Omicron Delta Kappa

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Law
  • Traffic Violations
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Trial Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death

Gastonia, NC Practice Areas

Testimonials

Thank you Brent for helping me! You have such an awesome staff that kept me “in the know.” Lol…. Let me just say, I learned from my experience, and you handled everything so flawlessly!!! THANK…

Dana Marston

Mr. Ratchford was such a great help to my son. He was great to respond in a timely manner and his staff was always very kind when I called. Once hiring him, we never had…

Brandi Scism

This law firm is amazing! If you ever go through a time in your life that requires representation, you will be so glad you chose Brent Ratchford. His staff was kind and helpful and supportive.…

Jodi Mcp

I cannot express how seamless and quickly he got my speeding ticket issues resolved in North Carolina. I am super impressed. Do not hesitate to use Brent as your lawyer!!! :)

Amanda Hardwick

Brent was referred to us by Brad Icard (Mecklenburg) for a ticket in Gaston County and he did an amazing job. When you have a teen driver, you will likely need him! My son had…

Erich Keszler

Always honest & sincerely cares about his clients even on the most minor of issues. He is the best in Gaston County & I feel honored to be his client. He is very down to…

Susan Harris

The "Best" criminal attorney!! I've had Brent representing a family member for several years. I've never been disappointed in his ability to represent to the fullest. He explains the good and the bad of your…

Cathy Morgan

Awesome work by him and his staff. He did an awesome job in court and what he told me was spot on! If anyone out there needs a good attorney please look him up and…

Lisa Gunn

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Brent D. Ratchford Office 407 S. York Street
Gastonia, NC 28052

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