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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by Candice | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

WORST ATTORNEY I EVER HIRED! SAVE YOURSELF!

I am really not sure how anyone could ever hire this attorney! Gary Modafferi took my fees (and still wanted more! Even after he "allegedly" breached the contract I had made with him by ENTERING THE WRONG PLEA FOR MY HUSBAND IN COURT, COSTING US JAIL TIME, FEES, & NOW I'M HAVING TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM ...WITH A SEPARATE ATTORNEY! DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID!!! DO NOT DO IT! I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE EVEN WITH WITNESSES TO THE DIRECTION I GAVE GARY MODAFFERI, TO PLEAD NOT GUILTY FOR MY HUSBAND, HE ***STILL*** PLED MY HUSBAND NO LO CONTENDRE (WHICH MAY AS WELL BE GUILTY WE FOUND)!!! THE KICKER IS MY HUSBAND HAD A "SPECIAL NEED" SO HE COULDN'T TELL WHAT GARY HAD PLED FOR HIM IN COURT.... SO WE WERE TOLD THE "CHARGES WERE DISMISSED".... GUESS WHAT?? THEY WEREN'T!!!! I DONT WANT THIS ****"ALLEGED" DISHONESTY***** TO AFFECT ANYONE ELSE ADVERSELY!!! SO HEED MY WARNING OR YOU COULD BE IN MY POSITION! (I didn't even want to enter 1 star but this system forced me too!!!)

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

*MUST READ* Excellent and Very Kind Lawyer!!**

I had an opportunity to meet and hire Gary when I was arrested and was in a heavy panic mode due to serious theft and forgery charges in Las Vegas. I am a Canadian citizen. As I was not from the States and have never been arrested in my life, I did not know what to do at all. Gary came forward to me ...and fully devoted his time in fighting the case and had the most optimal solution out of the case and protected me from potentially going to jail for a long time. Long story short, while I was stranded in the states for a several months fighting for the case Gary's sister (Joy) provided me with the place to stay and offered anything else that I am in need of. I am truly very grateful for his service and his family's gratitude and until these days I stay in close touch with him and his family. To Gary his main focus I believe is not about the retainer or how much money he can bring in exchange for his service but genuinely build that close and trust worthy relationship with his clients and most importantly to protect from his clients from getting in further trouble. Gary unbelievably is a strongly kind and hearted person. I wish for all those who are in trouble to go forward and use his expertise to get themselves out of trouble. We need more lawyers like Gary around the world! Period.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT ATTORNEY

Gary has been my attorney for a decade. Anything I have trouble with he will give great advice or refer me to someone that knows if he doesn’t. With cases from felonies to misdemeanors he will sit down and focus on a resolution in which is best for you. He will ask you what you want to do and have do...ne to resolve the situation. Along with giving you his advice. Not like other attorneys that just say what’s going to happen is it. He knows both sides of the law and will try his absolute best to get you light on the other side of the tunnel when you see none. Highly recommended from me and my family.

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.

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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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