David Scott Secrest

I was referred to Mr. Secrest by a longtime friend at another Santa Barbara law firm after I'd called and been brushed off by a dozen firms regarding an urgent matter (I should have asked her sooner but the matter was rather embarrassing). He promptly got in touch with me and immediately relieved th...e stress I had been experiencing for three days prior. Mr. Secrest was patient in listening to the matter and paused afterwards before politely telling me he was going to be frank about the situation. He was honest about options but what was most valuable to me was his explanation of some fundamental, unspoken Santa Barbara issues that no other attorney had bothered to mention (which was almost certainly why none were willing to move forward in the matter). This was such a relief to learn! Despite losing the three prior days, I was so grateful for his candor which undoubtedly saved me additional time. On top of that, he referred me to a resourceful website (which I never came across in all my frantic Googling) that led me to an attorney who took on the case after reaching out that very afternoon. This will probably sound cheesy but a quote I often reference from Maya Angelou is so appropriate in this instance... People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." I felt my whole life turn around that day because of my phone call with Mr. Secrest and his honesty and kindness won't be forgotten.

Dave is living proof that you can be a good attorney and a good person at the same time. When he makes a promise, he keeps it. When he gives you an estimate, you can count on it. Perhaps best of all, he is compassionate. Dave treats you like a person and he takes time to communicate with you. ...If you have questions, you get answers, promptly. I wish I had that experience with every attorney. What can I tell you about my case with Dave Secrest? Very little because we did very well, and when you do very well, you usually have to sign an agreement where you promise to avoid talking about how well you did. What I can say is this: A dozen different firms told me I had a strong case, but refused to take it because it was 'too small'. Dave was the only person who saw the real value in my case, and he did very well for my family and me. When I took my case to Dave, I was in real need. I was recently unemployed and taking care of my mother, a disabled cancer patient. Dave saw someone try to exploit us in our time of ultimate vulnerability, and he did the right thing, plain and simple. He really stands up for the little guy. If winning is all that matters to you, Dave Secrest is a fine choice, because he wins. He's also a good choice if you need more than just a winner, because he wins his cases the right way, with honesty and respect for his client. He's a straight shooter, and a he's good guy to have on your side. I recommend him to anyone.