Mr. Ronald J Shook II

Gastonia Criminal Defense Lawyer - Ronald J. Shook II

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 with his wife and two children.

After graduating from law school, Ron founded The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook where he advises clients on all aspects of criminal defense including DWI/DUI and traffic law. Additionally, Ron is recognized as an authority in the area of Second Amendment law and gun rights.

Over the course of his career, Ron has represented thousands of clients and tried hundreds of cases. Ron is a frequent guest on local and state media outlets where he provides insight into current legal events.

Ron was named a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” from 2021-2024 and has been recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as a “Legal Elite” in 2023-2024.

Additionally, Ron regularly teaches continuing education classes to other attorneys in the areas of DWI defense and Second Amendment law.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Video Conferencing Google Meet Zoom Microsoft Teams WebEx
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We do not charge a consult fee for Personal Injury cases.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
  • Contingent Fees
    We accept contingent fees in Personal Injury cases.
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
Since 2011
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

General Counsel
Gaston County Republican Party
2022 –

Current

Managing Partner
The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook
2011 –

Current

Charlotte School of Law
J.D. (2011) | Law
2008


2011

Activities: Trial Team
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University of North Carolina – Charlotte
B.A. (2005)
2001


2005

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Legal Elite
Business North Carolina
2024
Legal Elite
Business North Carolina
2023
Rising Stars
SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Stars
SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Stars
SuperLawyers
2020
National College of DUI Defense

Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Grassroots North Carolina

Lifetime Member
Current
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Gun Owners of America

Lifetime Member
Current
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The Federalist Society

Member
Current
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Republican National Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

Fellow
2021
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Websites & Blogs

Website
The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook
Website
Rjshooklaw Blog

The Law Offices of Ronald J. Shook
121 E. Main Ave.
Gastonia, NC 28052
US
Telephone: (704) 671-2390
Fax: (704) 671-4431