David O'Brien Gatch

David O'Brien Gatch

4.9
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 32 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Clanton, AL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

Po Box 2044, Clanton, AL

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

33 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

33 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

33 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Juvenile Law 15%

My practice in the area of juvenile law involves children and grandchildren, who are in trouble either because of their parents or because of their own actions… dependency

32 years | 500 cases

15%
Probate 10%

Guardianship Conservatorship Probate Estates With Will and Without Will.

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 32 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1993

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David O'Brien Gatch

Po Box 2044, Clanton, AL, 35046-2044

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David O'Brien Gatch's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

270 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 49 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Pamela | September 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

A major credit to his profession! You can depend on him!

Mr David Gatch is awesome when it comes down to it! If you ever need a lawyer, this is the one! He took my case, he made it so easy and so understandable. He has patience, but he done exactly what he said he would do in such a short time. Thankyou so much Mr. GATCH!

Posted by erika | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Very pleased

I do believe Mr. Gatch is going to be the biggest blessing I could have asked for in my case. He is always able to communicate and is very nice and does just what he says he will. Which is HELP! I am very glad I have him on my side.

Posted by Brittany | April 20, 2022 | Child Custody

Such a Let Down!

Very disappointed in Mr. Gatch. I called him to help with my case in getting my children back. Talked with him per video call (Facetime). Told him my story and all. He got my paperwork from years ago and kept telling me that he would meet with me here in Clanton, AL. Said he would meet me at the cour...thouse on Monday and I never heard from him so I messaged him…he stated he was busy in court all day. Gave me the run around and told me he would then meet me at the courthouse that same Wednesday at 9:30am. Said he would send instructions on where I need to come and so on. I never received a text..no call..no instructions whatsoever. Very unorganized. Thanks a lot for leading me on and not doing what you said you would do.

David Gatch

Replied last April 20, 2022

Today is April 20, 2022. I have come in from court and found this review posted today...So I looked back to see when I last received a text...a very nice text...from this person...... whom I have never met....who has never come to see me.. as for being busy....I'm never that busy....I do go to court for my clients who hire me...but nothing from this complainant...for over two weeks..I have not been hired by...consulted with..or ever met this person...My clients call me, text with me, and email me.....but I will still try to help if she will SIMPLY MAKE A FIRM APPOINTMENT.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BAD ATT.

He was paid up front, that was a big mistake, told me I didn't owe anything else, that was a lie. At first he seemed okay but all he did was,just telling me what he thought I wanted to hear. We had to do a lot of the things he was hired to do, not just one time but several. After he put my case off f...or what I still don't really know. He has no office we had to meet with him in the public, like at fast food places...He failed to defend us in trial, it seemed like I took my self to trial that day. He failed to file our sapennos but nobody showed up..., he never let us know what was really going on before trial, he never prepared us before trial. He told me I had him for the whole day, that was a lie to. In trial he never spoke a word on our behalf, he hands out copies of our evidence, it was ink smeared they couldn't even read what I was trying to present to the judge. He handed me one at first then took it back and gave to my defendant couldn't even see it must less read it. ld think when my main wittness didn't show he should have put it off. I feel like everyone in court that day knowedhe done me wrong. He didn't reject to the first thing basically egnored me in clanton court that day. When he said he rest his case, he jumped up and said I got a trial to go to!!!!.. Remember I supposed to had all day ,after that I had one 2 or3 minute phone, him doing the talking he wouldn't let us ask one??? Until this day nothing, he is a over paid att.I strongly advise anyone who hires this------- don't, but if you do don't and I mean don't pay in full...I traveled over thousand miles one way, made several trips because of him putting off court, never told me anything until I was in clanton alabama. All the secatery work I did he used zero of it in trial, He's acowerd In my book,take somebody's money like that, and want even talk to me on the phone...some kind of Att. I believe he's got a bad drinking problem, that's all he cared to talk about..I don't understand how people like that in times like this how he must feel.. I RECOMMEND JUST ABOUT ANY OTHER ATT.BESIDES HIM ,I DON'T KNOW SEE HOW HE'S GOT REVIEWS LIKE HE DOES, JUST DON'T ADD UPP..TO ME. I've had a lot of att.and he's far the worst, there's some good att in clanton I would recommend...

David Gatch

Replied last March 10, 2022

I disagree with this comment....Not true.....I don't make the orders....the Judge does.....

Posted by Charles | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

He does what he says he will do!

We are from another state, and needed and attorney to handle some legal matters in Alabama. David Gatch took care of everything, and kept us INFORMED of each new action or decisions! HIGHLY recommend! We know we can TRUST him to do what is best for our family during this trying time!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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Jones School of Law

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Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

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