W. Doak Patton

I was informed by the criminal court clerk that I needed to hire a lawyer to file a motion in order to get back into court in order to ask my judge to reduce court fees and fines from a prior case. (Owed $24,000.00) On my first appointment Mr. Patton was to meet with me at 4pm. When I showed for m...eeting he was in a huge rush because he stated that he had another client waiting. Our meeting consisted of a short conversation in the elevator and in the entry hall of his office building, him asking for a check and said that I would receive a contract in the mail by the next day. Well the next day came and went and still had not received any communication from Mr. Patton. Finally called him a week after our initial meeting and was informed that he was working on the motion. Another week later I contacted again and was told that motion was filed and waiting on court date from clerks office. Finally received court date and appeared before judge with Mr. Patton and the court reduced my fees and fines to $2000.00. I appreciate everything that Mr. Patton did for me involving my motion to the court. However, I wish his communication with clients that are waiting nervously for answers was somewhat more personal. I would recommend this attorney. Just be prepared to wait for communication and what communication received will be up to the client.