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I have practiced almost exclusively criminal la for over 30 years and tried hundreds of cases from South Florida to New York and Los Angeles. There is no case that I will not face head on and have expanded my practice to include Federal litigation, going after Law Enforcement for illegal arrests as well as excessive force. I have great experience challenging search warrants, consent searches as well as warrantless home entries that have resulted in illegally obtained evidence. My website is and I can be seen on Face Book at Gary Ostrow P.A. with many published blog articles relating to my trial experiences as well as my relentless advocacy for those who cannot speak for themselves and the opporessed.
I offer free consultations 24/7 and adopt an open door policy where I am always available to my clients as well as responding to client calls, both new and existing. If you need legal representation, and you desire an aggressive advocate with vast experience, please contact me at. My practice is focused on South Florida however I have traveled the country in representing clients everywhere in the domestic U.S.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
3000 NE 30th Pl Ste 302, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306-1904
32 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by ZachWarren | January 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Gary is very honest and will keep you up to date on whats happening
Gary is always available on his cell phone. He will answer morning afternoon or evening, and is very straight up with you. He informs his clients of the intracacies of the law regarding their case and what strategies are available to him. He defended me 3 years ago and the result was a favorable outc...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense
defend your freedom with the best lawyer
I am currently a client of Gary Ostrow, and I must say I highly recommend him to anyone. Reasons being, I am involve in a serious case with serious jail time. But I am innocent, I had hired another lawyer before him and she was just horrible. Once I switched over to Gary, he had to explain everythi...
Posted by Michael | February 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Ostrow, an attorney that really cares
Gary, is a person who cares. He takes no prisoners when it comes to the defense of his client. I find him to possess empathy, outrage at misconduct, the tenacity of a pitbull, and the heart of a lion. I am dead serious, this person will go to the ends of the earth for you to make sure that your de...
Posted by Todd | October 04, 2010 | Drug Crime
My savior
Gary litigated my multiple count drug trafficking case. I was facing a 3 year FSP minimum on each count of trafficking. Alfred Horowitz was the criminal circuit court judge at the time. Gary explained the reality of the odds of beating all three counts. Once he grasped the depth of my understanding a...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Gary ostrow over the past 17 years . I first met him when I was a prosecutor when he was a defense attorney. I had a trial against him and quickly realized that he was the best defense attorney I had ever gone against. Since that time I've had the privilege to work alongside him on other cases. He truly cares about every client and is passionate about his work. After knowing him for so many years and getting to see how he prepares for each case, he would be the first person I would call if I was ever to be in trouble because I know he would fight hard for me and he is still one of the best trial lawyers I have ever known."
"There are only a handful of attorneys that I would hire to represent me or a family member and Gary is one of them. If your objective is to hire an attorney with a "10 out of 10" AVVO ranking, by all means go ahead. Be sure to send me your inmate # and DOC facility so we can be pen pals. Alternatively, if your objective is to stay out of prison, disregard the AVVO rank and hire Gary."
"I have known Mr. Ostrow for 30 years and had the pleasure of referring several clients to him over the years. I have seen his work and can honestly say that he gets excellent results. Gary is a tireless worker on behalf of his clients. I recommend his services and will continue to recommend him in the future to any of my clients that need criminal defense work."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015
updated on 09/30/2015Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
“Sadly, this website red flags my practice without having ANY details of a public reprimand I consented to in a Bar Disciplinary matter. I am a member of the Florida Bar in good standing and I stand on my career of over 30 years of busting my back for my clients and RESENT this site for it's inappropriate, disproportionate and absurd red flag that completely ignores the many client and attorney reviews that reflect my true character and passion as a defense lawyer with a history of over 500 trial”
Suspension issued in FL, 2010
updated on 09/30/2015Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“This profile is under protest based on the unfair treatment I received from AVVO in light of their outrageous red flag, that appears to be a sign of a dangerous lawyer who should be avoided. Everything about my trial stats and history suggests everything but!!! Its a travesty”
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2010
Hat Trick Award, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1998
Hat Trick Awards, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1982 - Present
Owner/Operaror, Law Firm of Gary Ostrow P.A.
1979 - 1982
Public Defender assistant, Broward County Public Defender's Office
2016 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1993 - Present
Broward Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1985 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1982 - Present
Florida BarMember
1982 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
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1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
The Art of Cross Examination
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