Gary Wayne Searcy

I retained Mr. Searcy for a ticket I received in a high ticketing, predatory zone of North Hampton County during the pandemic. Before paying the retainer, I spoke with him on the telephone and he was enthusiastic and answered my questions, which made me ignore the previous bad reviews I had come acro...ss. Although my case was dismissed, it was not an experience I will undergo again. At no point throughout the process did we discuss what happened at the time of I was pulled over. Although I specifically asked in writing to be present at my court date, he did not communicate the date or time with me and I was not allowed to attend. Being aware of my court date, I stayed near by the courthouse with family to be able to attend. I even called the office the day before and expressed that I planned to attend my court date! He still did not make provisions for me to be present. Apparently at the time, court was being held over the telephone. I was not even invited to come to the office or be present for a conference call. I only found out my court date happened because of case search. I found my disposition and next steps after calling him! His wife is his secretary and is very nice. However, he will not return voice messages quickly and emails were often short and rude. I felt railroaded throughout the process, not kept informed and not advocated for. He is too aware of how the system in the county works and is complacent. Would not recommend.