William (Bill) E. Pastor, III

William (Bill) E. Pastor, III is a Charlotte, North Carolina, associate attorney who represents clients in criminal defense matters. His practice covers felony and misdemeanor charges as well as expungements. He helps individuals understand the criminal justice process, assess their legal options, and respond to charges with clear guidance. His work is focused on protecting clients’ rights and helping them navigate difficult legal circumstances throughout the greater Charlotte area.

Mr. Pastor earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey. While in law school, he developed a strong interest in criminal, family, and constitutional law and participated in trial and appellate advocacy competitions. He also worked through the Community and Transactional Lawyering Clinic. He previously received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, providing a strong foundation for his criminal defense practice.

Mr. Pastor gained practical experience assisting underserved clients through his law school clinic. His work included guardianship matters, estate distribution, and small business formation, giving him experience with clients facing varied legal needs. He also participated in the Criminal Law Society and Tort Law Society. After completing law school, he returned to North Carolina and began representing clients in criminal cases, applying his advocacy training to felonies, misdemeanors, and requests for expungement.

William (Bill) E. Pastor, III brings a service-oriented perspective to his legal practice. As an undergraduate, he served as president and philanthropy chairman of his fraternity, where his leadership supported nationally recognized fundraising efforts benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He also served on the university’s Interfraternity Council, joined the Order of Omega honor society, and volunteered in community service projects. This background complements his commitment to helping clients approach the criminal justice system with greater clarity and informed legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Randall Law, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Rutgers Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)