Henry George Ferro

Henry George Ferro

4.6
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ocala, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family

108 N Magnolia Ave Fl 7, Ocala, FL

About Henry

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I represent people in state and federal courts. I have more than 32 years of experience in criminal courts at all levels: misdemeanor (duo, domestic violence, license issues), felony (drugs, drug trafficking, violent crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, murder)

50%
Family 25%

Divorce, post-divorce matters, child support, alimony. I also represent families involved in dependency and termination of parental rights litigation.

25%
Litigation 25%

Litigation includes civil and family litigation. Family litigation includes divorce, contempt and post-divorce issues.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing - Disciplinary Proceeding Pending

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Ferro and Gourley, P.A.

108 N Magnolia Ave Fl 7, Ocala, FL, 34475-6604

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Henry George Ferro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Waste of time and effort dealing with this atouney

Worst atourney in town, a waste of time and money hiring this atourney. Very arrogant, egomaniac and very rude, won't keep you properly informed on your case. Barely answer, return, calls text and email. Always respond with a bad attitude to your questions.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional

I cannot thank Henry enough for what he did for our family! I highly recommend his services to anyone who is need of a professional,knowledgeable,experienced lawyer he is one of the best out there!

Posted by Manuel | July 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Judge Ferro saved my life

I was arrested and charged with molesting my nine year old son. The charges were false. The first lawyer charged me 12k only to tell me to enter a plea to seven years in prison. I then hired Judge Ferro…he investigated the case, hired experts, challenged the state witnesses and was ready for trial.... Because of his work and belief in me the State Attorney decided to dismiss the charges. Judge Ferro was worth every penny he was paid; he was knowledgeable, competent and able to put together a battle plan that gave me my life back.

Posted by Eduardo G. | May 19, 2015

Arrested/charged with a felony for the fighting or baiting of animals. Ferro forced the State to dismiss the case.

Was arrested and charged with. Judge Ferro examined the case, did the research and hired the proper experts to force the hand of the State in the prosecution of this case. He saved my life, career and freedom. He was always available to answer questions and calm my fears about the process. I am forev...er grateful for the way in which he handled this case.

Posted by Patran | May 2, 2014

Probation Revocation and Termination

I hired Judge Ferro regarding a Violation of Probation; he researched and prepared paperwork and documentation that resulted in the Judge dismissing the VOP; and then he got the Probation Terminated Early.

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Henry George Ferro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Lehr

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. When he practiced in Miami we were law partners and I always found him to be bright and extremely hard working. He is an excellent lawyer."

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Andy Ingram

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2020

updated on 05/20/2020

Public 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.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2002

updated on 05/19/2015

Public 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.

Henry’s comment:

“A complaint filed by the Florida Bar regarding alleged failure to initiate a lawsuit and failing to respond to the Florida Bar. The lawsuit was filed, my error was to have ignored the requests for information from the Florida Bar. For my failure to respond I was reprimanded. However, there was never any substantiation that I did anything wrong with regard to my client or that I neglected the client's case.”

Honors

2002

Honorary Membership, Fraternal Order of Police, Ocala Lodge #129

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Ferro & Gourley, P.A.

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Ferro & Lehr, P.A.

1989 - 1993

Circuit Judge, State of Florida

Associations

1992 - 1993

Florida Conference of Circuit Judges

Representative from the 11TH Judicial circuit

1991 - 1994

American Judges Association

Membership

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. Kelvin Gaines

Motion to Suppress granted by Judge; Cased Dismissed by State Attorney

State of Florida v. Geremias Martinez-Lopez

Motion to Suppress granted by Judge...State Attorney Dismissed the Case

State of Florida v. Eduardo Gonzalez and Joe Serena

State Dismissed the Case.

State of Florida v. Jarrord Roberts

Verdict-Not Guilty of First Degree Murder

State of Florida v. Jimmy Hecksel

Verdict of Not Guilty

Fielder v. Fielder

Jury Verdict for Wife for $786,000.00.

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Education

1989

State of Florida Judicial College

1983

University of Dayton School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2013

Parental Rights Conference, Marion County, Florida

Parental Rights and Child Abuse in Florida

2011

Conference on Animal Cruelty in Hernando County, Florida

Animal Cruelty in the State of Florida

2009

Meeting with TCHS Football Team

Juvenile Sexual Crime

2007

Meeting of the Florida Game Fowl Association

Animal Baiting/Fighting in Florida

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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