I am a former prosecutor in Florida and New York. I am now an active criminal defense practitioner in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. I have defended matters ranging from traffic violations to Murder. I have a very good reputation and relationship with the Bench and Bar which assists me greatly in my success rate representing an innocent client as well as in plea negotiations with those who are seeking leniency upon an admission of guilt. Visit my web site at McElweeLawOffice.com.
Practice areas
26 years, 5,000 cases
26 years, 350 cases
17 years, 55 cases
17 years, 55 cases
21 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice | 1998 | 12/20/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 1995 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers of 2014 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee | 2004 - Present |
Assistant District Attorney | Suffolk County District Attorney | 2000 - 2004 |
Assistant State Attorney | Florida State Attorney's Office | 1997 - 2000 |
Associate | Law Office of Burt H. Stutchin | 1995 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association | PRESIDENT | 2016 - Present |
Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association | 1st Vice President | 2015 - 2016 |
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association | 2nd Vice President | 2014 - 2015 |
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Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association | Secretary | 2013 - 2014 |
Phi Alpha Delta - Tilden Chapter | Treasurer | 1993 - 1994 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Newsday | Duke Lacrosse Rape Case | 2007 |
Newsday | Dix Hills Kidnapping | 2005 |
Newsday | Ortiz Homicide Trial | 2004 |
Supreme Court Slip Opinion | People v. Eric Stevens | 2004 |
Newsday | Dunlap Homicide Trial | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Hofstra University | Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Avon Park Senior Association Meeting | Traffic laws and Senior Mobility | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v N.G. | Not Guilty on all charges |
People v McGrier | Acquittal on all charges |
People v. Romney | Acquittal on all charges |
People v. Mr. H.R. | Not Guilty on all charges |
People v. Fisher | Not Guilty on all Counts except expired inspection |
People v. Allen | Not Guilty on all charges |
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Glenn Kurtzrock, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Diligent and hard-working attorney, always brings his best to every case I've handled with him.
Paul Lauto, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a true professional that safeguards the best interest of his client.
Jeffrey Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this attorney on several matters and strongly recommend him for criminal defense.
Adam Kaufman, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Craig is one of the finest attorney's I know. He is a professional, a gentleman, and most importantly, an aggressive advocate for his clients.
Christopher Gioe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Craig is one of the best trial attorneys, I know. Very diligent when representing his clients. Always seeks the best disposition for his clients. He is not scared of a fight.