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also known as David Gast, David M. Gast
I focus my practice on the areas of OVI/DUI criminal defense and a wide range of civil litigation including injury and wrongful death. I graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law and was licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio in 1998. While earning my degree, I was honored by being chosen by the American Inns of Court, an honor given due to my committment and aptitude toward litigation.
I am licensed to practice law in Ohio State and Federal Court. I have worked in both the public and private sector and my background is comprised of experience representing clients in many areas including: criminal, civil, property, probate, juvenile, business and family law. I have litigated cases in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren, & Brown Counties. For the last 5 years I served as the Chief Prosecuting Attorney in Clermont County Ohio overseeing all municipal criminal cases including every OVI charge that came through the county. I also ran the juvenile and abuse, neglect, dependency divisions.
I am passionate about my work and my clients best interests. I understand how trouble with the law can wreak havoc on every aspect of your life: family, employment, day-to-day driving privileges, and future endeavors, be it personal or employment related. I want to help you prevent any further interruptions by this matter to your life. My ultimate goal is your satisfaction, a goal which I work diligently to achieve.
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Posted by Laura | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
David Gast recently represented my son during his OVI case and was able to get the sentence reduced. David is a very passionate lawyer. He let us know what would happen during each step of the case and shared his strategy of how he would help my son. David is a highly skilled and experienced lawye...
Posted by Samantha | November 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend David Gast. He is very honest. I feel that I have had other lawyer that promised me stuff that couldn't get, and flat out lied to me in some cases. However, Mr. Gast is always up front. He is kind and isn't judgemental. He is a very understanding lawyer. I have been grateful I foun...
Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Gast helped me immensely with a recent criminal hearing. His knowledge of the law, process, and prosecutors led to an amazingly efficient and successful resolution.
Posted by S. | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
David was able to work with the prosecutor to reduce the mandatory sentence that I was facing which had included jail time. He works very hard for his clients and genuinely cares. David was always in communication with me throughout my ordeal and frankly it's the first time that I've ever had a lawy...
Posted by Michael | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My name is Michael and I was very fortunate to have David Gast represent me with a DUI. He was very knowledgeable, straightforward and honest and was able to mitigate my original case (handled by a different lawyer), which in turn allowed me to keep my job. Every single part of the process includi...
"David is an excellent attorney with that all too rare combination of extensive experience in the private sector and as a public servant. After more than 20 years in private practice, David answered the call to serve as the Chief Assistant Prosecutor to head the Municipal Division for the then newly elected Clermont County Prosecutor. David has now returned to private practice where he uses this invaluable experience to protect his clients in all areas of criminal and civil litigation in the local state and federal courts. David is a tireless advocate who takes care of his clients."
"David Gast is one of the most exceptional attorneys I have worked with in 20 years of practice. I am consistently impressed with his attention to detail and his genuine concern for his clients. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to my closest friends and family."
"I have known David Gast for over ten years. He is a skilled lawyer and an accomplished advocate. He certainly has my endorsement."
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Ranked #7 on the 2016 Top DWI Attorneys - Cincinnati Ohio List, Best DWI Attorneys
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
Field Sobriety, National College for DUI Defense
1997
Chosen Student, American Inns of Court
2025 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Strauss Troy
2021 - 2025
Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Clermont County Prosecutors Office
2014 - 2021
Attorney, Minnillo & Jenkins Co., LPA
2011 - 2014
Attorney, David M. Gast, Attorney
2005 - 2011
Partner, Gast, Turner & Walker, Ltd
1999 - 2004
Staff Attorney, Hamilton County Public Defenders Office
2016 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysExecutive Member
2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2001 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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Acquittal on two counts vehicular homicide
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DUI Acquittal
1998
Juris Doctorate
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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What is the thc level in urine to be considered impaired? Believe mine0.065 or something Same for alcohol.
29 Nov 2016
I need a lawyers perspective about OVUAC.
13 Jan 2015
In 2 days, I have an OVI pretrial. Should I be concerned that my attorney has communicated nothing but the date & time?
13 Oct 2014