The Last Mouthpiece: The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob

By Robert F. Simone

Book Overview

During the 1960s and '70s, if you were in Philadelphia and in trouble with the law the word on the street was: "All you have to do is hire Bobby Simone and you will win." And win he did. With a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940159694
• ISBN13: 9780940159693
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Camino Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A book you can't put down and a story you won't forget!

This was a really great account about the life and times of "mob lawyer" Robert Simone. The author does not pretend that the account is objective, and indeed it is not. It is, however, exciting and intriguing to follow Robert Simone's story - from the beginning of his career to the height of his success and through his ultimate downfall, incarceration and back to Philly and a career in law once again. I could not tear myself away from this book.

A Lawyer who knows the meaning of Friendship

Mr.Bob Simone tells his life story in great detail.The ups and downs of someone who believes in the rights of his clients.And will do everything legally in his power to help them.He tell how the government hates to lose and dose everything legal or not to get even.He knows the meaning of true friendship and payed the price for it!

A candid revelation of mobsters

Robert "Bobby" Simone draws upon a 35 year career as a practicing criminal defense attorney to write a unique, informative, and at times alarming expose and anecdotal description of the criminal justice system in The Last Mouthpiece. This book reads more like a film noir script than a history of the law as we encounter "Phil "The Chicken man" Testa, Nick the Blade, Hunchback Harry, and a series of other real-life mob characters and their cadres. Here is a candid revelation of the mobsters, rats, set-ups, wires, bugs, double-crosses, strategies, judges, juries, and lawmen who were the daily elements of Simone's law practice. If you enjoy the fictional "The Sopranos" television series, then you will be fascinated by Bobby Simone's factual and real-life expose, The Last Mouthpiece.

One of the Best books yet.

I found this book to be delightful and informative at the same time. You realize what lawyers do, act and sacrifice to win the case. As a long time resident of the Philadelphia Area-I witnessed all of the newspaper stories and news reports. I sincerly wish that all people of any age read this book! IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME! Please, buy it! You will be so happy that you did. To see what the real story is like makes you feel good. Bobby is an excellent lawyer and I hope that his book makes it to BESTSELLER! Keep on going Bob!

The Last Mouth Piece

A book that once you start reading, you can't put it down! Bob Simone is a brilliant lawyer who was not only world class in the court room, but loyal to his profession as well. His life story and land mark cases should keep all readers on the edge of their seats! I strongly reccomend everyone read this book. I also wouldn't be suprised if you see Bob's book shortly on the big screen as well.