Brent D Ratchford - Gastonia Criminal Lawyer

Treating Every Client With Respect

Brent d. Ratchford

Phone:704-868-3434

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

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…

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Ratchford, Brent D

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