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 21 - 25 of 39 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Mrs. Wyatt

I consulted with Mr. Gatch on a personal issue that I've struggled with for many years. He was the first lawyer to offer to help without an absurd amount of money! He has stayed in complete touch with me in every aspect of my case. He is very down to earth and kind with his clients. He has taken my c...ase and ran with it immediately! I am very pleased with the entire process in which I have hired him for. If you are searching for a lawyer with empathy, he is the guy you want! I have no second thoughts or regrets for hiring him.

Posted by Dave | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Amazing attorney

I used David seven years ago. Not only did he make a scary unpleasant situation easy to navigate, but he has also maintained an open line of communication over the years. He truly cares and is there to answer questions and help even seven years after the fact. He is a true salt of the earth kind of g...uy. I highly recommend

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wreckless driving

David has been very helpful with my court process. He’s kept me imformed more like a friend might then a lawyer I’ve been very pleased with his work so far and very thankful for finding him. I love completely out of state of Alabama and he has made me feel at ease that he has my case under control an...d understanding my situation. I would refer him to anyone that would be near him that is in need of a friendly lawyer

Posted by Monica | October 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Lawyer

David Gatch is awesome lawyer. Honestly a man of his word. He keep me informed of everything concerning my case. Whatever he told me to do during my case was 100% accurate. If you need a professional attorney Mr. Gatch is the one.

Posted by Freddie | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Why FIVE stars

I am 65 years old and this is my seventh child custody case. This case was a bit different in that I was seeking to gain custody of a child that is not mine and take him to another state which is my residence. David gave me a flat fee (Half of what I paid another attorney in another county for the ...same type case) that was very reasonable. During the case (In court five times) David made recommendation that I grudgingly agreed with. The last five minutes of court I felt we had lost based on the Judges questions. Mr Gatch had accomplished presenting our case with nothing left out. To move a child out-of-state is huge. almost five days later we got the news, WE WON! Mr. Gatch was more excited that me with the news. There were over thirty emails and I cant count the text messages and phone calls. The most approachable attorney I have ever hired. I strongly recommend Mr. Gatch for any legal needs. Great communication, affordable price and extremely knowledgeable.

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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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