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

Martin Taylor Law Firm

Martin Taylor Law Firm

4.9 49 reviews
“Very good from the start on the phone,great advice for me,in which I drove to his office and had a great conversation.”
Free consultationSince 2008
431 S York St
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The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford

The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford

4.7 49 reviews
“Gave me fair pricing and said it would be resolved the next day.”
Free consultationSince 2002
407 S York St
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The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook

The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook

4.9 49 reviews
“My situation was cleared up to satisfaction and I was given back a quality of life that I had lost.”
Since 2011
121 E Main Ave
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Neece Law Firm

Neece Law Firm

4.4 32 reviews
“Mr Neece as well as his staff are very professional, informative and answered all questions and concerns I had.”
Since 2014
102 E Main Ave
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Richard Beam Law Office

Richard Beam Law Office

4.6 28 reviews
“He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, experienced, and well respected in the court house.”
Since 2012
1201 E Garrison Blvd
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The Law Offices of Kelvin J. Atkinson

The Law Offices of Kelvin J. Atkinson

4.6 11 reviews
“Fast, courteous, trustworthy, you can depend on them to work and do everyrhing they can to take care of you”
Since 2012
132 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Way
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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.

Arthurs and Foltz

Arthurs and Foltz

4.6 3 reviews
“I am very pleased with the consult I received from Attorney Page.”
Since 1989
1552-F Union Rd
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The Law Offices of Benjamin J Halfhill

The Law Offices of Benjamin J Halfhill

Free consultationSince 2023
1201 E Garrison Blvd
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Larsen Weaver

Larsen Weaver

5.0 10 reviews
“Jake, Matt, and the entire Larsen Weaver staff did an incredible job helping with my situation.”
Since 2014
Charlotte, NC · 20 mi from Gastonia
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Randall & Stump, Criminal Defense Attorneys

Randall & Stump, Criminal Defense Attorneys

4.8 47 reviews
“Ryan Stump represented me for a speeding ticket that I had in Charlotte and did a great job!”
Free consultationServes Charlotte, North CarolinaOpen 24 hoursSince 2008
Charlotte, NC · 20 mi from Gastonia
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