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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
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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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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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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
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