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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

270 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 54 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Heather | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Truth About Gatch

Gatch is absolutely the worst lawyer ever! He took my money, lied to me and took more money! I was trying to change my custody arrangements. Gatch didn't do anything for me! I emailed him many times for a receipt or even the final order and he blew me off like I was never even his client. I honestly... feel like he stole my money and ran. Don't hire him! If you want to get something done you're better off just representing yourself! Also all these "5 star" reviews Gatch has on Avvo, are staged to make him look good! He made me submit a five star review before he did anything on my case. Once he had my money, he disappeared! In my opinion, he should be disbarred!

Posted by David | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Getting it done

I had a lingering personal issue that no one would take the time to handle, David got right on it and handled it fast. I highly recommend him .

Posted by Lisa | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

I live out of state so it was necessary to everything for my mother's estate from half way across the country. Mr. Gatch took care of all the details of a fight with another family member for me and I only had to fly back once. It was a successful case and I was pleased with the outcome. He is timely... in his responses at all times and his price was more than fair.

Posted by Larry | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Business debt

I recently got me and my wife in a lot of debt with my business and my case was challenging. David Gatch help us every step of the way. He would call to check on us and always kept us updated. Today we are completely debt free. I highly recommend David he will work hard to get the job done.

Posted by Jahoya | January 04, 2025 | Divorce & Separation

Helpful

Mr. Gatch has always been willing to help with anything I call him for. When I called him about the process of divorce, his information was very helpful. Recently, I contacted him about expunging my record. He assured me that I could do it myself, and let me know where to start. I can always depend o...n him for any legal advice.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

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Jones School of Law

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Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

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