Gary A. Modafferi

Gary A. Modafferi

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +3 more

612 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV

About Gary

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 13 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 42 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Modafferi Law

612 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

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Gary A. Modafferi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

5 star (25)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Lynnette | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gary Modafferi

I hired Gary for my son in his juvenile court case. I cannot say enough about this man. He truly had our back and gave our case 100%. He always updated us and was always in touch. Whenever I would call and request information, I got a call back right away explaining all information. He also made... us feel at ease going through this process as he is such a loving and caring individual. He walked us through this process step by step. It was never about money in this case, Gary made it about what was right and did everything in his power to fight. We made the right choice and would definitely recommend Gary.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Careful About The Lawyers In Vegas

I paid off this attorney before my case was closed because that is what he forces you to do, WORST lawyer I could choose. Staff very rude and he does NOT care about keeping in contact it’s all about the MONEY with him.

Posted by Jose | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SUPREME ATTORNEY!!!

I never had to hire any type of Attorney before my case and I made a great choice. I found Gary, thanks to Von the computer genius, who told us how amazing he was. I was facing serious Felonies and didn't know what to expect. Gary actually gave us his personal phone so we could get a hold of him and ...ask him anything we needed! That was probably the best thing to happen during the case as he kept us at ease and answered any questions no matter how silly they sounded. Before Preliminary, he told us the possible outcomes and kept everything real with us, he fought for my case and gave me and my Family our lives back. Thanks to him we can breath again, hes also very friendly and just a great guy in general. I highly recommend Mr. Modaferri, you cant go wrong with him!

Posted by Steven | September 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stuck in another town

Gary is the best hands down, I got into a situation, I called my friend of the family cause I was out of town when it happen, and Gary made the point to come and see me out of town, and did a fantastic job, he is great, if it wasn’t for Gary I wouldn’t be Giving this review , Gary is the best!!! Th...ank you again Gary I appreciate everything you did and so does my family,

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gary Modafferi is a Star

Attorney, Gary Modafferi, is a rare attorney in the field of criminal defense. Whether a case is in the State court, or the federal courts, he has an understanding of appellate procedures unlike many trial attorneys. He is impeccably honest, passionate and dedicated. I have come to know him over t...he years and honestly trust him like no other attorneys my friends and family have ever met. I am humbled and most grateful that he took my case and with his help and insight I will soon win my fight for my freedom.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Death Penalty Designation, State Bar of Nevada

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Gary Modafferi

1983 - 1994

Branch Chief, Department of the Prosecuting Attoney

1983 - 1994

Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney For The City & County Of Honolulu

1981 - 1983

Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office Boston, Ma

Associations

2014 - Present

Nevada Legislative Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana

Board Member

1994 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - 1994

Hawaii Pacific University

Adjunct Instructor

1983 - 1994

City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii

Deputy District Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Las Vegas sexual assault case against chiropractor

Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed Against Doctor

ORDER OF REVERSAL AND REMAND

ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND

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Education

1983

Suffolk University

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Seton Hall University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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