Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Gastonia, NC
10 firms listed · 8 in Gastonia · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford
The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook
Neece Law Firm
Richard Beam Law Office
The Law Offices of Kelvin J. Atkinson
The 10 firms listed for Gastonia, NC defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Gastonia, NC
8 of the 10 firms we list are based in Gastonia; the other 2 serve Gastonia from Charlotte (20 mi). 9 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,324 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Gastonia offer free consultations?
4 of the 10 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.



