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 14 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

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Eric | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

I was in some legal trouble early last year and had Gary referred to me. I was filled with anxiety up until I met him at his office. He was very attentive and also very knowledgeable. He assured me he would do anything in his power to help me. After I left I felt like a weight had been lifted and tha...t I was in good hands. While waiting on the courts he always kept in contact and filled me in on any new developments. He ended up getting me a better outcome than I had anticipated and I know that if I ever need legal counsel again I will be using him and referring him to anyone that needs it as well. Thank you, Gary!

Posted by Shannon Cleveland | January 22, 2019 | State, Local And Municipal Law

Heaven sent

I consulted Gary in 2014 one year into my journey... To this day Gary has been my go between with the city and government. I had contacted 50 plus lawyers before Gary. He was the only one who believed my story and for that I LOVE HIM. I wouldn't hv been this far without his compassion and relentless ...understanding. At my bottom worst he believed and also put my family at ease. When I hit the other side, he most certainly will represent ME. MUCH LOVE

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Excellent Lawyer in Las Vegas

Attorney Gary A. Modafferi was recommended to me by one of the person whom I go to know in jail. It was the worst time going for me until I got Gary at my side to help me out of the drug charges case filled against me while I do not drug at all. I was mislead by one of my friend who gave me drugs to ...carry from one place to other but I was totally unaware of it and got dragged into the drug racket which was my biggest mistake of life. But Gary A. Modafferi helped me out and came like a life saver as he understood the case very quickly and found all the evidence that would help me out and thanks for all his efforts. Soon I will be leaving a non criminal life again as he is also helping to remove all the charges I was charged for and I will be getting clean cheat for the life time.

Posted by Himler | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Gary was recommended to me by someone after I told them about my horrific experience with another law firm. Within minutes of meeting him, I hired him and he's been my attorney for almost 5 years now. I had a complicated case that required attending court 4 times a year for 4 years and Gary showed up... prepared and ready to fight for me every single time we went to court. I could not ask for a better lawyer. I recommended him to a client of mine and he had a great experience with him as well. If you need someone who is down to earth, sharp, aggressive, and reliable, Gary is your guy.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney in Las Vegas

I was charged for murder case and my old attorney was not able to go indepth to the case and so I was punished. But than I heard of Attorney Gary A. Modafferi and he was so positive from the start of the case. He made all efforts to find the evidence and made every try to help me out if I was not gui...lty. As soon as he was clear about the case he helped me out and I am free today with my family and helping them to survive. Highly recommended attorney for your criminal cases, he makes every effort for you if you are notguilty.

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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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