Hon. Martin J. Gottholm

Hon. Martin J. Gottholm

Gottholm, Ralston & Benton, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • North Carolina
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Martin is a partner at Gottholm, Ralston and Benton, PLLC. In almost 20 years of practicing law, his experience includes roles as an assistant District Attorney and District Court Judge. Martin practices primarily in the area of criminal defense. He has represented clients on charges ranging from speeding tickets to first degree murder. Having been a former Judge and Prosecutor has brought Martin a varied perspective and wealth of experience as a criminal defense Attorney. That experience is both recognized by his peers and appreciated by his clients. You will find no one more zealous and committed to advocating on behalf of his clients. Martin is licensed to practice in all North Carolina State Courts, Federal Court Western District, and the United States Supreme Court.

Martin lives in Statesville, NC. When not practicing law, his second full-time job is serving as an Instructor Pilot in the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in the NC Army National Guard (which included two tours in Iraq in 2005 and 2011) He is a licensed skydiver with over 500 jumps that include both military and high altitude freefall.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Gottholm, Ralston & Benton, PLLC
Current
Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
J.D.
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Salem State College
B.S.
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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Iredell County Bar
Member
Current
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Gottholm, Ralston & Benton, PLLC Website
Contact & Map
117 N. Kelly Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Telephone: (704) 878-0757
Fax: (704) 878-0759