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Biography
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 .
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
31 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
31 years | 350 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
26 years | 500 cases
Education
10%
22 years | 55 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee
1200 Veterans Highway, Suite 360, Hauppauge, NY, 11788
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Posted by Arthur Miller | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime
Did a poor job for me
Mr. McElwee represented me on behalf of the state in a case where I was assaulted and almost killed in a bar. Before Mr. McElwee had the cased dismissed without my knowledge there was a very capable attorney handling my situation and was extremely confident we would do well with a jury. For no appar...
Craig Edward Mcelwee's Lawyer Endorsements
"Diligent and hard-working attorney, always brings his best to every case I've handled with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a true professional that safeguards the best interest of his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this attorney on several matters and strongly recommend him for criminal defense."
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers of 2014, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - 2018
Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee
2000 - 2004
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney
1997 - 2000
Assistant State Attorney, Florida State Attorney's Office
1995 - 1996
Associate, Law Office of Burt H. Stutchin
Associations
2001 - Present
Suffolk County Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Suffolk County Criminal Bar AssociationPRESIDENT/Immediate Past President
2016 - 2019
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association1st Vice President
2014 - 2015
Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association2nd Vice President
2013 - 2014
Suffolk County Criminal Bar AssociationSecretary
2006 - 2019
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 1994
Phi Alpha Delta - Tilden ChapterTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1994
New York Law School
Juris Doctor
1991
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1999
Avon Park Senior Association Meeting
Traffic laws and Senior Mobility
Publications
2007
Newsday
Duke Lacrosse Rape Case
2005
Newsday
Dix Hills Kidnapping
2004
Newsday
Ortiz Homicide Trial
2004
Supreme Court Slip Opinion
People v. Eric Stevens
2004
Newsday
Dunlap Homicide Trial
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Sexual assult in the 2nd degree class d, what does that mean?
27 Apr 2010
Q&A
If i am being charged with grand larceny in the 4th degree and criminal mischief in the second degree what it the max punishment
16 Apr 2010