Michael Wilbur Gast

Michael Wilbur Gast

4.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Frederick, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

328-A west patrick street, Frederick, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 32 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1993

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael Gast

328-A west patrick street, Frederick, MD, 21701

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Michael Wilbur Gast's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Constance | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Life Saver

Working with Michael Gast was nothing short of life-saving. He showed unmatched dedication, compassion, and tenacity in helping me navigate a difficult and emotionally draining divorce. My ex was unreasonable and nasty but Mr. Gast remained steady, strategic, and always professional. If you are go...ing through a high conflict divorce and need someone who will fight for you while also treating you like a human being, I cannot recommend Michael Gast highly enough.

Posted by Jessica | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, Affordable, and Caring

I have hired Mike as my attorney 3 times. First for a divorce/custody case when I was in my early 20's. Once for a Custody case while in my early 30's. And this last case that just finalized for a divorce from an all but 17 year marriage. The most recent one lasted almost 2 years, because the court s...ystem is still so far behind on cases. My now ex decided to bring his "girlfriend" into our home, with me and our children there. Mike was very professional, empathetic, and aggressive when needed. Each time I hired him, he explained everything, all of the possibilities of outcomes, what I should do to keep my kids and myself safe and protected. I am disabled and currently fighting for disability, my ex was claiming that I wasn't disabled because he didn't want to pay me alimony. Mike got me in contact with James Sullivan, a Vocational expert to speak with my Doctors and be a expert witness. Doing that got me alimony, and saved me thousands of dollars because I didn't have to hire one of my doctors as a expert witness which is crazy expensive. Without Mike and his Knowledge of the laws, I don't know what I would of done. I highly recommend Mike Gast to anyone looking for a great, affordable, easy to work with attorney.

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Steven Campen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike Gast and I met on opposite sides of a civil assault case in which Mike represented the Plaintiff and I was on the defense side. It was an interesting, but sad, case in that two soccer coaches got into a fist fight in front of their own kids. Throughout the litigation, and despite the animosity between our clients, Mike maintained the highest standard of professionalism. Combined with tireless dedication to the cause and effective advocacy, Mike prevailed at trial and procured a significant verdict for his client. Mike practices largely in the areas of divorce and domestic law at this time and I have no doubt he is one of the best in that arena, as well."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Stephen A. Glessner

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Law Office of Joseph Miklasz

Education

1992

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

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