Gerald T Salerno

Gerald T Salerno

also known as Gerry Salerno

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 268, West Palm Beach, FL

About Gerald

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

There are 3 types of cases where you need a criminal lawyer: 1)Criminal traffic cases (not speeding tickets) - where the police officer gives you a court date.The police officer does not take you to jail but instead gives you a yellow form with a future court appearance. 2) Misdemeanors - usually you are not taken to jail for misdemeanors but are always given a court date. 3) Felony - in these cases the police take you jail and you will see a Judge or have to post a bond to get released.

34 years

50%
Family 50%

Family law involves many different areas but the primary ones are: 1) Divorce cases - where the parties are married and need to file for divorce. 2) Custody cases - there are children from the Mom and Dad but they are not married. 3) Child support - Minor children are entitled to child support. 4) Modification - There is some agreement filed with the Court but circumstances have changed and that plan needs to be rewritten.

30 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gerald Salerno Law, PA

2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 268, West Palm Beach, FL, 33411

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Gerald T Salerno's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by AS | October 17, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

knowledgeable and excellent

I have and give nothing but the greatest respect and confidence in attorney Salerno. When I called him regarding my situation he was very understandimg and knowledgeable. Mr Salerno never made me feel my case was not important to him, he took my case which started as a simple case (but become complic...ated) and never once postpone or delay it in anyway. He worked harder then my past attorney concerning the same matter. Mr Salerno was always professional, confident and at the top of his game. I was always kept informed regarding my case. I felt confident the whole time regarding my case. Mr Serlano is professional and very knowledge able. He is willing to do the work and do what it takes and never makes it about how much money you have at the time. He was honest and up front about his fees and will work with you in regards to payments. I don't think I would of accomplished or reached the out come I did with out his professionalism. I would no doubt recommend him to family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2010 | Family

DO NOT HIRE THIS LAWYER!!!!!!

Gerald salerno took my money and did not do anything that we agreed on. He either has no knowledge of family law or just did not care about my child support case and only cared about prolonging my case so he can charge me more money. Part of our agreement was not to exceed a certain price. Before he ...even filed my case he claimed to spent all the money I paid him. He billed me for absurd things such as writing a bill and saving an email when I was already billed for him reading the email. How can I have to pay for him clicking a save button. I can go into specific detail of all the wrongs he has done, but there are way to many. He did not inform me of the law, he took every measure possible to cost me more money. He took 7 months to actually set a court date after he was hired. And got no results from the first court hearing. Needless to say I am out of alot of money and haven't even started the process of getting child support. He screwed me out of any back child support I could have gotten and also wasted 7 months of my time and money and all he did was sit on my case and do nothing productive to get it resolved. If you are thinking about hiring this Lawyer DON'T!!! You will regret it. He is unethical, incompetent, and unorganized.

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Gerald T Salerno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Landers

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When you consistently see an attorney practicing in the same area as you for over twenty years, it is a clear demonstration of the excellence that lawyer displays. Gerry is an ethical, compassionate and zealous attorney!"

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Christopher Narducci

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have know Gerald as a prosecutor back in the 90's. Since that time, we have been in contact with each other by discussing legal matters and providing each other with advise about unusual cases, where a second opinion is always positive to have. Gerald provides his clients with competent representation and is positively regarded to be hard working."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gerald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jeffrey Ivashuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Gerald for over 20 years. Had cases against him when he was an ASA. Always prepared, knew the law. Since going into private practice, I have kept in contact with him concerning criminal cases. Always fights and gets results for his clients. I endorse Gerald.."

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Kelly Landers

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Orlando Gonzalez

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

President, Gerald Salerno Law PA

1992 - 1995

Prosecuting Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 17th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2016 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

1992

St. Thomas University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1989

University of Miami

Master of Science in Education

1986

Universitry of Miami

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2016

Florida Bar News Letter to the Editor

2016

Florida Bar News Letter to the Editor

2015

Florida Bar Journal Letter to the Editor

Languages

English

Spanish

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