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also known as Terrell A. Ratliff
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Terrell A. Ratliff is a co-founder of Ratliff Jackson LLP, where he represents clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, consumer fraud, and complex student discipline matters throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving reputational harm, professional consequences, or potential loss of liberty.
Terrell is widely known for his work in Title IX and institutional disciplinary proceedings, where he advises students and professionals facing allegations that carry academic, career, and collateral criminal exposure. He regularly handles emergency suspensions, academic misconduct charges, and cases involving parallel criminal investigations.
In both courtrooms and administrative forums, Terrell applies a litigation-driven approach grounded in procedural precision, statutory analysis, and disciplined advocacy. He is particularly effective in cases where institutional systems operate with limited transparency or inconsistent enforcement.
Clients seek Terrell when the consequences are significant and the margin for error is small. His work is defined by meticulous preparation, strategic neutrality, and a clear focus on protecting long-term outcomes rather than short-term optics.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
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1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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317 George Street, Suite 320, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
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Posted by Maureen | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attentive and thorough lawyer
Mr. Ratliff is an amazing attorney. Mine was a civil case and Mr. Ratliff took the time to explain the process and addressed all my concerns in a timely fashion. Legal documents and proceedings can be really unsettling and overwhelming but Mr Ratliff was both attentive and reassuring and easy to talk...
Posted by Tracy | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Miracle Lawyer
Mr. Ratliff, recently represented my son on a possession with a handgun (which in N.J. is an automatic 5-10yrs) and a possession of CDS. My son had never been in trouble before but he was facing serious time. Mr. Ratliff's exceptional & superior knowledge of the law, allowed him to present a law that...
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Lawyer I Never Had before
Terrell Ratliff is a magnificent person to work with . He was very straight forward and directed when it came to my case . Ratliff was ready to get to business. He explained things that I would have never understood . When I tell you that the comfortably & trust that I have with Ratliff was through t...
Posted by Sharpe | January 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Superlative Attorney
Let me start off by saying, Mr. Ratliff is a superlative attorney. We recently used Mr. Ratliff in a criminal matter for our family and because of him we are now at ease and able to move forward on a positive note. Mr. Ratliff walked us through our case step by step and was very informative. He was v...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great representation by Terrell Ratliff
Terrell was a superb attorney for our personal legal matter. He was responsive from inception. Our case was handled with the upmost professionalism and care. We were in regular contact throughout the process and Terrell answered all of our questions and concerns. We highly recommend Terrell and w...
"Terrell is one of the brightest, most intelligent and hard-working lawyers in the South Jersey region. I've seen him in court numerous times and I've always been impressed. He's always incredibly prepared--armed with expert reports, legal briefs and memorandums as well as a battery of well-crafted legal arguments. He's ready for every argument/objection and reservation that prosecutors and judges throw at him, and his clients benefit immensely as a result. Mr. Ratliff is passionate about his work. He's passionate about the law. But most importantly, he's passionate in ensuring his clients see justice. If you're looking for a fearless, courageous, charismatic and highly intelligent attorney who will leave no stone unturned to ensure that justice is yours, then look no further than Mr. Ratliff."
Litigation lawyer
2025 - Present
Co-Owner, Ratliff Jackson LLP
2019 - 2021
Public Defender, New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender
2011 - 2025
Owner, Law Office of Terrell A. Ratliff
2010 - 2010
Clerk, University Of Toledo College Of Law
2009 - 2011
Legal Intern, Lucas County Judicial System
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
2025
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