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    31 criminal defense lawyers serve Gastonia, NC. Compare the best based on 542+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Gaston County are listed below.

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    Blake Edward Marcus

    Blake Edward Marcus

    5.028 reviews
    Minick Law, P.C.
    104 E. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: DWI law is complex. That's why I concentrate my practice in helping individuals charged with DWI. The criminal, driving, employment, and life consequences of a DWI can often seem overwhelming and I am here to help you come up with a comprehensive ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lance Christian Williams

    Lance Christian Williams

    5.097 reviews
    Minick Law, P.C.
    104 E. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: We are here to help you get your life back on track and get you the information you need to make the right decisions about moving forward with your case. Effectively navigating a DWI charge and its consequences begins with planning. During our ini...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kristen Denise Dewar

    Kristen Denise Dewar

    5.018 reviews
    Minick Law, P.C.
    104 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kristen has a Honors B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and a J.D. and Certificate in Criminal Advocacy from Charlotte School of Law. Kristen has a passion for details and trivia - she brings...
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan T. Smith

    Ryan T. Smith

    5.0349 reviews
    RTS Law Group
    603 Cox Rd, Ste C, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I love competition and thrive on being a trial lawyer. I'm known as the 'DWI Guy' and 100% own it. It's what I do. I'm in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame as my colleagues voted me as North Carolina's Top Criminal Law Attorney in 2016. I appreciate al...
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald James Shook

    Ronald James Shook

    4.712 reviews
    The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook
    121 E. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Ron was raised in Gaston County. He is a graduate of North Gaston High School and UNC Charlotte. He earned his law degree from The Charlotte School of Law. Ron currently lives in Belmont, NC. After graduating from law school, Ron founded The Law O...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Randolph Neece

    Michael Randolph Neece

    5.05 reviews
    Neece Law Firm
    102 E. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: With many years of legal experience and the only State Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist in Gastonia, Michael Neece has formed one of the Gastonia’s premier criminal defense law firms. He has tried many jury trials to verdict, winning numero...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Brent D. Ratchford

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    Brent D. Ratchford

    4.67 reviews
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    Brent D. Ratchford
    223 W. Main Avenue, Suite B, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I got a summons and I have no idea why. I called Attorney Ratchford. He meet with me and told me his fee . My identity was stolen in 2015. I thought the hardest part was over then I get a summons for court. The charges were something I know wasn't..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Kelvin J. Atkinson

    Kelvin J. Atkinson

    5.02 reviews
    The Law Offices of Kelvin J. Atkinson
    132 North Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Kelvin was one the best lawyer I ever had. He help me get my DL back after not having them for 25 years. I had over 40 tickets in 4 different counties, and he help me with all of them. If you need help with anything please call, because he will ge..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Scott Ray Rosenberg

    Scott Ray Rosenberg

    5.03 reviews
    Po Box 278, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Mr. Rosenberg is an honest, highly skilled attorney. He kept us informed at all times of what was going on in our case, all of our options, and his recommendations/plans. He promptly responded to all of our communications. He quoted us a very reas..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Kyndra Leigh Griffin

    Kyndra Leigh Griffin

    5.03 reviews
    Kyndra Griffin, Attorney at Law
    PO Box 550090, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Support and more
    Review: "Kyndra Griffin was so very helpful with the entire process. I went to her with multiple tickets. She wasn't to expensive and she gplot all my charges dismissed. She was very nice, respectful, and very knowledgeable through the whole process. I wou..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Calvin B. Hamrick

    Calvin B. Hamrick

    5.02 reviews
    2430 Rosemond Cir, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Divorce and Separation, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Hamrick handled my divorce case as well as a case with a tenant from a renter. He handled my cases with the utmost professionalism and care. I would hire Mr. Hamrick again, should the need arise. In addition, his assistant Sharon has always..."
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    Kyle M. Karnes

    Kyle M. Karnes

    5.01 review
    Karnes Law Firm
    Po Box 1101, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Karnes Law Firm provides top quality, aggressive legal counsel at an affordable price with discounts and flexible payment plans available to best meet your budget. Kyle offers excellent client service and dedicates personal attention to you and yo...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Travis Gene Page

    Travis Gene Page

    5.01 review
    Po Box 2206, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Guardianship and more
    Bio: I was raised in Cherryville, NC and graduated from Cherryville High School in 2002. From 2002 until 2006, I attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC on scholarship as a fourth-generation student. While at Appalachian State, I served as a...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Edgar F. Bogle

    Edgar F. Bogle

    4.01 review
    5114 Summerell Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "he is a hard worker and he let me know what was going on. he was also easy to get in touch with"
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    Thomas B. Kakassy

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    Thomas B. Kakassy

    2.713 reviews
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    Po Box 2436, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "I had a excellent experience working with Mr. Kakassy. Amy was very helpful to help me when I really did not understand what was really needed. I was a easy smooth experience and I would go to Mr. Kakassy again for any additional legal help I migh..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Craig R. Collins

    Craig R. Collins

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    617-B E 2nd Ave, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.6
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    William A. Anthony III

    William A. Anthony III

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    325 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Holden Blake Clark

    Holden Blake Clark

    3.73 reviews
    Holden B. Clark - Attorney at Law, PLLC
    110 Dr. MLK Jr Way, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: Out of law school I started off in private practice handling anything and everything I could get my hands on. As a young lawyer, I realized I had a lot to learn about practicing law and the business of law. I took an opportunity to work on the pra...
    Rating:  7.2
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    David A. Phillips

    David A. Phillips

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    Po Box 1172, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.5
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    Stuart C. Higdon

    Stuart C. Higdon

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    Po Box 362, Gastonia, NC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.5
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