Gina E. Essey

Gina E. Essey

5.0
Rating: 3.9

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oak Island, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

200 Country Club Dr Ste A, Oak Island, NC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2008

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

Location

Law Offices of Gina E. Essey

200 Country Club Dr Ste A, Oak Island, NC, 28465-8375

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Gina E. Essey's Reviews

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Posted by Ike | October 02, 2015

as a.d.a. in my daughters murder case

Gina was compassionate, showed us great kindness. Was always available for questions. Always responded to questions. I would highly recommend Gina. She’s her you know what, together. Ike Falmouth, Maine

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Janet Gemmell

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gina is one of the rare attorneys that when you practice against them in a court room you know are you going to have to dot all the "i"s and cross all the "t"s. She cares deeply and it shows in her work product and the loyal following of her clients. I know that I sometimes hope not to see her on the other side of a case, because I know it will make me work harder, but I know that at the end of the day the entire family unit we are both serving will be so much better because she was involved. Gina also works hard to find positive solutions for her clients and especially any children involved. Looking forward to the next case we will have against each other Gina!"

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Amanda Meadows

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gina Essey is the kind of trial attorney many strive for several years to become. She is tenacious, dedicated, and well-prepared for each of her cases. On top of this, she is extremely ethical and professional in her conduct within the court and in the community. Ms. Essey is a top notch attorney, and excellent in her field."

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Experience

Rating:  3.9 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension issued in NC, 2020

updated on 11/25/2020

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Bachara & Essey Attorneys at Law

2007 - 2012

District Attorney, Brunswick County

2002 - 2007

District Attorney, Miami Dade County Court

Associations

2007 - Present

Brunswick Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2004

Florida Coastal School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1996

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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