Mark G. Astor - Of Counsel

South Florida Trial Lawyer

markastor@silverlawoffices.com

Mark G. Astor is dedicated to helping victims, whether they are wrongfully accused of a crime or seriously injured or killed due to the negligence or carelessness of another. His law practice is focused in the areas of criminal defense and civil trial practice.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Astor began his career as a Prosecutor with the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Astor served the citizens of Palm Beach County as an Assistant State Attorney for approximately five years. During his career as a prosecutor, he served as Chief of two different County Court Divisions and, thereafter, was promoted to a felony trial division.

Mr. Astor was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1994 and, in 1995, he was admitted to practice before the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In 2005, he was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.

Mr. Astor earned his Master of Laws Degree (L.L.M.) from American University, Washington College of Law in 2005. He received his Juris Doctorate from Nova University College of Law in 1994 and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan, with Class Honors.

Practice Areas:

• Trial Practice
• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Criminal Defense
• DUI
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Offenses
• Property Crimes
• Sexual Offenses
• Traffic Offenses

Admissions:

• The Florida Bar, 1994
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1995
• District of Columbia Bar, 2005

Education:

• American University Washington College of Law, 2005, (LL.M)
• Nova Southeastern University, 1994, J.D.
• University of Michigan, 1990, B.A., With Honors