Andy Ralston

Andy Ralston is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer with more than two decades of legal experience in the Lehigh Valley. He is known for handling challenging cases with clear communication, vigorous advocacy, and dependable legal strategy. His work at the Law Office of Timothy J. Prendergast spans criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, business law, employment law, intellectual property, family law, landlord-tenant issues, and land use matters. Clients rely on him for direct, practical, and easy-to-understand guidance.

Mr. Ralston earned his J.D. from Penn State Dickinson Law, where he built a solid foundation in legal analysis and courtroom practice. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from Wake Forest University, which strengthened his understanding of government, public policy, and critical thinking. This educational background supports the broad legal insight he brings to every case.

Mr. Ralston began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the President Judge of Lehigh County, working exclusively on criminal matters. This early experience gave him firsthand knowledge of courtroom procedures, judicial expectations, and criminal law. He later joined one of the largest law firms in the Lehigh Valley, becoming a partner, and eventually practiced with a large national law firm. Over the years, he has earned significant recognition, including being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for three consecutive years and earning membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for his civil litigation work.

Andy Ralston has helped clients throughout his career facing complex and high-stakes legal problems. He has served as a discovery master for the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas and has written and lectured extensively on legal issues for professional organizations. His commitment to skilled representation, careful analysis, and clear communication allows him to provide effective criminal defense and legal support to individuals and businesses throughout the region.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Tim Prendergast Law
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Member, Lehigh County Bar Association
• Member, Northampton County Bar Association
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Penn State Dickinson Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  BA in Political Science & Goverment

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