Mark Astor

Mark Astor has been an attorney since 1994, beginning his career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, where he served as Chief of two County Court Divisions and later handled felony cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the District of Columbia Bar, and the Massachusetts Bar, where he established a Boston office. Mark holds a BA from the University of Michigan, a JD from Nova Southeastern University, and an LLM from American University. In 2016, he founded Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, followed by co-founding Astor Simovitch Law with his wife, Audra Simovitch, in 2017. The firm is dedicated to helping families navigate substance use and mental health crises. In 2020, he launched Baker Act Attorneys, focusing on protecting individuals’ rights within Florida’s mental health system. Outside of law, Mark teaches Krav Maga and prioritizes physical fitness.