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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.
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Acquired: 2012
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State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1983
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612 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
28 Client Reviews
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Posted by Marjorie | January 22, 2019 | Business
An honorable person and attorney
I consulted Gary, regarding my business, and my business associates. I spent a couple of hours, explaining the events that brought me to him, and he provided me with clear and concise advise. I did not hire him, as the situation was resolved, but I would most definitely have done so, had the matte...
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 ...
Posted by Gene | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Nevada resident
Gary Modafferi went above and beyond the call of duty helping me in a case in United States Federal Court. Statistically the feds win 95 percent of their cases and I would have lost the case using just another attorney that did not have the skills that Gary has. Charming, disarming and extremely clev...
Posted by Christian | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Personable. Attentive. Damn good lawyer
My spouse and I were referred to Gary through a close friend of ours and he ranted and raved about how great of a lawyer he is, well he definitely lived up to those expectations. He was able to provide us with somewhat of a miracle deal through two complicated cases. In the end the judge got the fina...
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...
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2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Death Penalty Designation, State Bar of Nevada
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
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
Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed Against Doctor
ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish