I have been a lawyer for more than 32 years. I started my practice in Miami, Florida, in 1983. In January 1989, I became the youngest circuit judge in the history of the State of Florida. I served for five years in the juvenile, criminal and civil divisions of the fourth largest trial court in the country. In 1994, I was the Republican Nominee for the position of Attorney General for the State of Florida.
After returning to the practice of law in 1995, I have represented people in the civil and criminal trial courts of Florida (including cases in the Federal Court System). I have represented lawyers, physicians, teachers and regular every day people in moments of grave importance.
Since 1997, I have lived and worked in North Central Florida (based in Ocala, Florida). I have successfully represented people in civil, family and criminal law cases. I have tried cases before juries and also had numerous bench trials (cases without juries).
I work hard to insure that my clients have the best representation that I can provide by becoming thoroughly familiar with the facts of the case, knowing and researching the law and finally by aggressively representing my clients in the courtroom.
I look forward to the challenges that present themselves in the court on a day in and day out basis.
3
Practice Areas
Sometimes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
108 N Magnolia Ave Fl 7, Ocala, FL, 34475-6604
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by J.D. | January 21, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
Judge Ferro represented me in several criminal cases in Ocala, Florida. His knowledge and application of his experiences to my cases were spot on. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a trial attorney. When we first met, he told me that the major part of his practice was to solve prob...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2020
updated on 05/20/2020Public 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 05/19/2015Public 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.
“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.”
2002
Honorary Membership, Fraternal Order of Police, Ocala Lodge #129
2000 - Present
Attorney, Ferro & Gourley, P.A.
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Ferro & Lehr, P.A.
1989 - 1993
Circuit Judge, State of Florida
1992 - 1993
Florida Conference of Circuit JudgesRepresentative from the 11TH Judicial circuit
1991 - 1994
American Judges AssociationMembership
Motion to Suppress granted by Judge; Cased Dismissed by State Attorney
Motion to Suppress granted by Judge...State Attorney Dismissed the Case
State Dismissed the Case.
Verdict-Not Guilty of First Degree Murder
Verdict of Not Guilty
Jury Verdict for Wife for $786,000.00.
1989
1983
JD
2013
Parental Rights and Child Abuse in Florida
2011
Animal Cruelty in the State of Florida
2009
Juvenile Sexual Crime
2007
Animal Baiting/Fighting in Florida
Spanish
Legal Answers
I got denied a public defender and i cannot afford a lawyer. What else can I do?
17 Jun 2021
HOW DO I WRITE A COURT DISMISSAL LETTER
17 Jun 2021
Can my lawyer go to my divorce hearings without me?
01 Jun 2015