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Brent D. Ratchford

Brent D. Ratchford, sole proprietor of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford, is a Gastonia-based attorney with more than 25 years of experience in personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic violation cases. Admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1996, he holds a J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and a B.S. in Accounting from Campbell University.

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Defense strategies for DWI in North Carolina
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The Tar Heel State has some of the harshest and most complicated penalties for individuals accused of driving while impaired (DWI). North Carolina has six different sentencing levels for those convicted. Levels III, IV and V…

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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…

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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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