Mark Gary Astor

Mark Gary Astor

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

My practice is dedicated to protecting people's futures when they have been accused of wrongdoing or arrested as a result of using drugs or alcohol.

27 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

27 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 4 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

DrugAndAlcoholAttorneys.com

1200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, 33432

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Mark Gary Astor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Edward and Kyrie | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Refused voluntary Baker act, forced into involuntary by dumb relative

My wife was having delusions and mentioned minor SI and the hospital leaned on her sister until she signed my wife by proxy in under involuntary. The SI was a listed side effect of her prescription anti-depressant, not a legal reason to incarcerate her. They were excluding me, the only one with pre-s...igned HIPAA record and treatment access and she wasn't coherent enough to list all her meds or conditions. Mark and Lewis got her back out within 8 hours of starting the process. I personally visited to the hospital with my paperwork and it just got me lied to by her psychiatrist about the text of the Baker act and my wife not wanting to see me, she was actually fighting them to get a lawyer that would talk to her when she wasn't drugged. Within 5 minutes of the hospital receiving email notification of the process being served(verified by her records), her psych was in her room prepping her discharge just so they could have her out the door before the official process server could get there. Got the result I wanted and details on further legal action if necessary(requires them to have done permanent harm). Good lawyers cost money, know that going in, they scared the pants off the hospital in Tampa from Boca Raton within 8 hours. Very happy as is my wife.

Posted by Laurie | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Attorney Astor is wonderful.

Attorney Astor is truly understanding and compassionate towards people who have made mistakes or have gone through a difficult time in their life. He honestly feels that everyone deserves a second chance, and that fair representation should be available to all people. In June of 2016, Attorney M...ark Astor represented me at a hearing in Orlando (by phone) in a case where I was seeking eligibility to obtain a real estate license in the State of Florida. To be approved for a license in this profession, you must be fingerprinted and background checked. When prior convictions of drug charges came up on my background check, I was asked to appear at a hearing in Orlando in front of the Board for the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), which is a division of the Department of Professional Regulations (DBPR). Thanks to Attorney Astor and his knowledge of my history and his dedication, I won my case by a unanimous decision from the Board. This is not an easy task. He was amazing. He is thorough, detailed and extremely professional. He won over the entire Board before I even spoke for myself. After the hearing, 2 people asked me privately for his number. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who has a drug, alcohol or criminal related charge (or charges) they are looking to be represented for. He will truly fight for you.

Posted by Jena Azzata | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense Attorney in Florida

I had interviewed many different attorneys and finally met Mark Astor. Mark is by far the most professional attorney. His knowledge & the way he defends you is like no other. He constantly keeps you updated with everything that is going on with your case and stands by your side during awful times ...( after all, he is a criminal defense attorney.) He will aggressively defend you... with my case I could not have been happier with my results. Mark has my highest recommendation!

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Bruce Silver

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is my former law partner. I have tried many cases with him. If I needed a criminal defense lawyer, he would be my first call. If you need a criminal defense, he should be your first call too. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Prather

Litigation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He really cares about their well being and goes above and beyond what is required to help his clients with their matters that need to be litigated. I would hire Mr. Astor to represent my own family members if need be,\."

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Pamela Polani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Astor is extremely knowledgeable, professional and a caring advocate . I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. He will provide excellent representation in all areas of criminal defense, especially in the area of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. He is a true credit to the legal community."

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Randi Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark really is passionate about providing comprehensive advocacy to his clients. He espouses confidence, which serves his clients in and out of the courtroom. You're in good hands with Mark!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founder/Chief Legal Counsel, Drug And Alcohol Attorneys

1999 - 2016

Partner/Of Counsel, Silver & Silver

1994 - 1999

Assistant State Attorney, Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office

Education

2005

American University, Washington College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1994

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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