Derek Gay - Georgetown Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews & Ratings
Derek Gay has an average rating of 4.8/5 based on 17 reviews and practices at Gonser and Gonser, P.A. in Georgetown, Delaware. Practice areas include Criminal Defense law.
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Derek Gay Bio
Practice Areas- Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse in Family Court. Derek is a Sussex County Native who was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. Derek graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 2008, University of Delaware in 2012 and Delaware Law School in 2015.. After passing the Delaware Bar Exam, Derek began practice as an associate with the law firm of Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy P.A where he interned throughout the entirety of law school. While working for Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy Derek practiced in both the areas of criminal and family law.. In October of 2016, Derek took a position with the Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware where he prosecuted everything from traffic tickets to homicides. While serving as a Deputy Attorney General Derek also led the Drug Unit in prosecuting the county’s biggest drug offenders.. In March of 2022 Derek transitioned back into private practice and took a position with The Smith Firm, LLC where he practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury. In January of 2024 Derek accepted an offer to join the law firm of Gonser and Gonser P.A where he primarily practices out of their Georgetown office.. Derek has extensive trial experience in a multitude of Courts including Justice of the Peace Court, Alderman’s Court, Family Court, the Court of Common Pleas and Superior Court. As someone who has prosecuted cases, Derek is uniquely positioned to offer perspective on how cases are investigated and built as well as how to get the best resolution for his client. With Gonser and Gonser Derek primarily practices in the area of Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse. His work on Petition’s for Protection from Abuse recently earned him a nomination from Coastal Magazine as the top Family/Divorce attorney in Sussex County. Delaware Today magazine named Derek one of 2024’s top Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers named Derek as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Delaware.
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I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case and the support I received along the way. Deri
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Derek Gay Bio
Practice Areas- Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse in Family Court. Derek is a Sussex County Native who was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. Derek graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 2008, University of Delaware in 2012 and Delaware Law School in 2015.. After passing the Delaware Bar Exam, Derek began practice as an associate with the law firm of Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy P.A where he interned throughout the entirety of law school. While working for Stumpf, Vickers and Sandy Derek practiced in both the areas of criminal and family law.. In October of 2016, Derek took a position with the Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware where he prosecuted everything from traffic tickets to homicides. While serving as a Deputy Attorney General Derek also led the Drug Unit in prosecuting the county’s biggest drug offenders.. In March of 2022 Derek transitioned back into private practice and took a position with The Smith Firm, LLC where he practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Personal Injury. In January of 2024 Derek accepted an offer to join the law firm of Gonser and Gonser P.A where he primarily practices out of their Georgetown office.. Derek has extensive trial experience in a multitude of Courts including Justice of the Peace Court, Alderman’s Court, Family Court, the Court of Common Pleas and Superior Court. As someone who has prosecuted cases, Derek is uniquely positioned to offer perspective on how cases are investigated and built as well as how to get the best resolution for his client. With Gonser and Gonser Derek primarily practices in the area of Criminal Defense and Petitions for Protection from Abuse. His work on Petition’s for Protection from Abuse recently earned him a nomination from Coastal Magazine as the top Family/Divorce attorney in Sussex County. Delaware Today magazine named Derek one of 2024’s top Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers named Derek as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Delaware.
Average Rating: 4.8
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Total Reviews 17
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Gonser and Gonser, P.A.
Practice-Area(s)
Criminal Defense
Georgetown, 19947
Address
100 North Bedford Street,
Georgetown
,
19947
Counties Sussex County
Counties Sussex County
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- Free or Complimentary consultation may be available for a few hours.
- Georgetown Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $162-$371 per hour.
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Excellence all around. Professional and thorough legal representation. Listened to me and guided ...read more
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(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Great Lawyers! Great place with a nice downtown location. David Lyons was very efficient and gets the job done! He knows his stuff and he went to bat for me... ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Andre Beauregard
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Got me a great deal. Knows how to work with the courts. I was in my way to Baylor…went home tha ...read more
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(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Average Rating: 5.00/5
Kate Butler
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Just wanted some advice on how to amicably separate from an abusive landlord. True to her form, Kate ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
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Tom Foley and his competent staff helped our son with the Delaware expungement process for an unfortunate situation that happened as a college student...DebbieThey say everyone has one in the family,we did. We used to use Joe Hurley who almost always had us settle with a plea deal and charged us a n ton of m...RobynI retained him to represent my child who was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong person. Mr. Foley is extremely competent and took ...a clientTom is a superb professional and if you need an attorney in Delaware you should hire him. We live in New Jersey and on my my son’s drive to school whi...MarcTom sold me on his initial phone call. He doesn't waste time and divulges what he expects. He knows the law and tells you how it is. He helped me trem...Tony SavoMy daughter had an incident that involved alcohol & weed, her friends & parents. An embarrassing situation to say the least. I interviewed 3 attorne...Carmella Before I go into my review of Mr. Foley, let me give some background on why I hired him: I just finished a high conflict custody case for my 4 y/o...AdamTom was a no-nonsense type of guy right from the start. That initially won me over. After hiring him and subsequently working with him, my initial imp...a clientMr. Foley is a great overall attorney probably the best criminal defense attorney in Delaware (especially New Castle coun Tom and his team were top notch. I’ve never encountered the situation that I presented to them and they nailed it. They kept my life “normal” and handled the rest. I checked with a few other “honorable” attorneys before choosing Tom. Found … ...read more ...read more
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I just want to say that when life goes sideways this is the firm you need by your side! They are very knowledgeable, quick to respond to questions or......yyyy...Mr Abrams and staff were courteous, professional, understanding and very reassuring. He did every he said he would and more. He saved my life in a nasty... Mike Abram handled a matter for me which could have been somewhat damaging.. He reached a settlement with the court which never required me to appear in person ,will ultimately be removed from my record and was at a very reasonable cost ( … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.80/5
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U can afford him, get him. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.80/5
Albert Greto
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Is to get what’s best for his clients! ...read more
Average Rating: 4.85/5
Knepper Martin ESQ
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Fabulous attorney with morals and dignity!! Every aspect of my case was handled professionally and he explained everything to me in lay terms. ...read more
Average Rating: 4.90/5
Rahaim Saints & Walstrom
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
This office has helped me and my family on several occasions and has always been professional and responsive. I always recommend them to friends who may be... ...read more
Average Rating: 4.90/5
Alexander Funk
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Excellence all around. Professional and thorough legal representation. Listened to me and guided ...read more
Average Rating: 4.90/5
Michael DegliObizzi
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
S to his excellent service and expertise. ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Adam Windett
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Mr Windett responded very quickly to my inquiry regarding a possible consultation. He offered a var ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
John Deckers
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
John was very professional and an extremely caring lawyer, and really took the time needed and consi ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Benjamin Gifford
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Mr. Gifford was amazing to work with and helped me with everything I needed! ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Schwartz & Schwartz
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
When you knowingly take a insurance company low ball offer for compensation for your injuries your being cheated. Contact Schwartz and Schwartz and ask for... ...yyyy... I have been so fortunate to work with Joe Stanley. He handled my case with professionalism and didn't make me feel like it was non important. to be honest... ...yyyy... Matt Stiller is a very experienced attorney and outstanding negotiator. During my case he was very forthcoming in the progress of my situation and "to the... ...read more
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Angela Fowler
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
To take on a tough case. She is extremely dedicated to each of her clients and their cases. If you w ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Andrew Witherell
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Andy is by far the best lawyer I've ever dealt with. It's like he takes your case personally and tha ...read more
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The Lyons Law Firm
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Great Lawyers! Great place with a nice downtown location. David Lyons was very efficient and gets the job done! He knows his stuff and he went to bat for me... ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Andre Beauregard
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
Got me a great deal. Knows how to work with the courts. I was in my way to Baylor…went home tha ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Albert Roop
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
NS AND ROOP. WHAT I HAD LEARNED ON THE SEARCH HELPED ME MAKE MY DECISION , WHICH I KNOW NOW, WAS THE ...read more
Average Rating: 5.00/5
Kate Butler
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
Reviews
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