Christopher Paul McGuire

Christopher Paul McGuire

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Central Islip, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury ... +2 more

98 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY

About Christopher

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Mcguire & Pelaez, P.C.

98 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY, 11722-3669

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Christopher Paul McGuire's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by Christine | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Representation

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris McGuire, and I can confidently say that he exceeded all expectations. From the moment I set up a consultation with him, I was impressed by his attentiveness and genuine concern for my situation. Chris took the time to listen to all of my concerns and ...made me feel truly heard, which immediately put me at ease. Throughout our discussions, Chris demonstrated a remarkable level of honesty and transparency. He didn't sugarcoat anything; instead, he provided me with a thorough understanding of all possible outcomes, ensuring that I was well-informed every step of the way. I am incredibly pleased with how everything turned out, and I credit Chris for his dedication and expertise. He exemplifies what every attorney should strive to be – compassionate, knowledgeable, and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. Without hesitation, I would turn to Chris McGuire and his staff for any future legal needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in search of exceptional legal representation. Thank you, Chris, for your outstanding work

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Michael Bassett

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked for and with many attorneys. No attorney works as hard as Chris does for his clients. If you visit him at his office you will routinely see him talking to clients after business hours. I highly endorse Chris' passion and knowledge."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

1988

Magna Cum Laude, SUNY Cortland

Work Experience

2015 - Present

CEO, HALO Missions

1995 - Present

Managing Partner, McGuire, Pelaez & Bennett, PC

2004 - 2015

Village Justic, Village of Patchogue

2000 - 2004

Prosecutor, Village of Patchogue

1988 - 1992

Congressional Aide to Congressman Thomas J. Downey, US Congress

1987 - 1987

Assistant to Secretary George Schultz, Reagan Gorbachev Summit, US State Department

Associations

2002 - Present

Suffolk County Magistrates Association

2002 - Present

New York State Magistrates Association

1995 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Education

1994

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

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