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Gary A. Modafferi
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Biography
In 1994, Mr. Modafferi founded his own law firm. One of his first cases as a criminal defense attorney involved the defense of the first Japanese citizen extradited to the United States for the crime of murder. The case of Raita Fukusaku received international attention. Mr. Modafferi also defended Robbie Sylva in what police described as Hawaii’s biggest methamphetamine prosecution.
Mr. Modafferi received training from the Internal Revenue Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has sat on panels and conducted seminars concerning money laundering, financial crimes, asset forfeiture, forensics science application, and complex case investigation.
While working for Dominic Gentile Esq., Mr. Modafferi assisted in the defense of former Las Vegas City Councilman Lance Malone for public corruption charges. This case involved the first domestic application of the Patriot Act. Mr. Modafferi also assisted in the successful defense of Marshall Sylver, accused of financial fraud, in the Millionaires Club prosecution.
Attorney Gary Modafferi has more than 20 years of legal experience representing clients in Las Vegas and Hawaii in drug-related offenses. He has worked on hundreds of high-profile cases in Hawaii and Nevada courts. You can trust that our legal team will take initiative in creating a strong defense strategy on your behalf.
Serving the Las Vegas area, we represent clients facing felony offenses, white collar crimes and related charges. Given the specific nature of these crimes, it is of the utmost importance that you are represented by the right attorney. Las Vegas white collar crime attorney Gary Modafferi has been successful in defending clients facing criminal charges in both Nevada and Hawaii, and is a veteran in the courtroom.
Please contact our firm for aggressive legal representation for fraud, embezzlement and other white collar crimes. All clients please call. You can also contact us online to schedule a consultation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 14 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 42 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Modafferi Law
612 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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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...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney around
Gary was hired to take on my step dads case and truly worked day and night for him. Anytime we had questions or concerns, he answered them as quickly as he possibly could. He did an amazing job! He even went above and beyond by helping to make sure my brother and I were safe and got to where we neede...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Very Kind
My son got in trouble and we were new to the area. I had never needed a lawyer so was at a loss at what to do. Gary helped me through the process and has always had time to listen to my issues with whatever is going on. I so appreciate his kindness in our time of need.
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unethical Attorney
I hired this attorney for a criminal case he assured me was going to be able to help, but after more than nine months he stopped returning my calls, emails, every time I called he was in court or with some one in his office. Would not visit in jail in clark county because it was too far he said, he d...
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Experience
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 MarijuanaBoard Member
1994 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1990 - 1994
Hawaii Pacific UniversityAdjunct Instructor
1983 - 1994
City and County of Honolulu, HawaiiDeputy 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
Education
1983
Suffolk University
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Seton Hall University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish