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 26 - 28 of 28 reviews

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.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

John Swetch

Was in trouble because of once doubt and it was a complicated case as I wasn't having much evidence but Gary Modafferi was there to help me out. I had lost the hope but after meeting and talking to Gary he solved my doubts and today I am free again. The best lawyer out in Las Vegas.

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...id no investigation, and then just tried to persuad to take a guilt plea. When I fired him he complained with the judge that handles the case and ruined the reputation.

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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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