City Attorney Staff

 
The City Attorney's Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Council, City Manager, departments of the City government and City-appointed boards and commissions. The City Attorney is appointed by and reports to the City Council. The City Attorney's office provides legal advice at Council meetings, performs legal research, offers advisory opinions, and responds to requests from Council and City staff to draft or review contracts, ordinances and other legal documents. The office represents the City in litigation and provides assistance in the selection of outside legal counsel when necessary. The Police Attorney also provides legal advice and interpretation to the City Police Department and advises and instructs officers on ever-changing laws and court rulings. The City Attorney's office does not provide legal advice to private citizens. If a private citizen has a legal question, the citizen may wish to consider private legal representation. 

Lloyd Ashley 
Smith

City Attorney
704-866-6735
ash.smith@gastonianc.gov

Charles L.
Graham

Assistant City Attorney
704-866-6735
charles.graham@gastonianc.gov

Laura
Burton

Police Department Attorney
704-866-6962
laura.burton@gastonianc.gov

Denise
Johnson

Paralegal
704-866-6054
denise.johnson@gastonianc.gov

Other Legal Resources


Legal Aid

704-865-2357

Prosecutor

704-852-3113

Warrants

704-852-3192

Court Dates

704-852-3100

Gaston County Public Defender's Office

Court Appointed Lawyers

704-852-3220

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Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 13 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.










Contact


✆ 704-866-6714

⟟ 181 S. South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052