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Elaine Esther Lukic
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Biography
Superlawyers awarded 2021 and 2022 criminal law, sex crimes and domestic violence
Former domestic violence/sex assault prosecutor; 20 years experience exclusively crimina defense. "high rate of acquittals/dismissals"...equal justice foundation. Nationally recognized for work in domestic violence defense and has obtained acquittals/dismissals in high profile cases. As seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox news.
Receipient book award, advanced trial workshop, Thomas M. Cooley Law School May 1997; book award trial workshop, Thomas M Cooley Law School, Dec. 1996; Referenced by SEC in development of new regulations, "Money Laundering in the Securityies Industry," Georgetown Law School thesis, May 1998. Author, "Intridiction and U.S.Drug Policy in International Marijuana Cases," Georgetown Law School, 1998.
Colorado Super Lawyer designation 2021 and 2022
Moot Court, Law Review, Thomas M Cooley Law School
Registered Investment Advisor; ADV, SEC, Alexandria, Virginia Oct. 1989
New York, New York Series G-S, NYSE, June 1986; S-63, Interest Rate Options, S-5; S-24 General Securitis Principal, Nov. 1988. Former Vice President, Merrill, Lynch, New York. Former Associate Vice President, Shearson, American Express, Pittsburgh, Pa. Recommended by Equal Justice Foundation ; Experienced in DEA forfeiture cases, felony drug cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 10 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 27 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Elaine Lukic
307 Main St, Frisco, CO, 80443
Law Office of Elaine Lukic
200 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80228
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Posted by Louis | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Elaine was a wonderful attorney! Highly Recommend
Elaine was a pleasure to work with. She was prompt, attentive and was in no way judgemental. She informed me exactly what I needed to do to proceed with my case and which files I needed to gather. She was completely transparent with me about how the case could go as to not set expectations. She advoc...
Elaine Esther Lukic's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lukic is a very capable, competent attorney who knows criminal law inside and out and goes the extra mile to make sure that all of her clients are taken care of."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is well known to be an excellent trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elaine Lukic and I have worked together on a number of challenging criminal cases together. Ms. Lukic is a very competent and aggressive attorney who genuinely cares for her clients. She has an expertise in handling sex assault and securities cases and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Elaine in law school. I found her to be intelligent and to have a quick analytic mind. She soon advanced her studies. Since becoming attorneys, I have referred clients to her."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Superlawyers criminal law, domestic violence sex crimes, Superlawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
litigator of the year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer award for 2021, Thompson Reuters Colorado Super Lawyers
2017
nationally ranked top ten criminal attorney award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
top criminal attorney, American Legal Institute
2016
Top 10 criminal. Lawyers colorado, American Law Institute
2015
Lead Counsel Award, Lead Counsel
2015
Top 25, Criminal Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DWI Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Annual DUI Conference Breckenridge Co, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
2009
NHTSA Instructyor Course SFST Certificate, Lance Platt, PhD, Platt & Assoc.
1999
NHTSA Drug Evaluation Expert DRE Certificate, Lance Platt PhD, Lance Platt & Assoc.
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Elaine Lukic
1998 - 1999
Deputy District Attorney, 12th JD DA Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015 - Present
Florida Bar Association
2015 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2004 - Present
Teen Challenge 180 rehabilitation programBoard of Directors
American Bar Association
Member
Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel
Member
Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section
Member
Colorado Criminal Defense Association
Member
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Continental Divide Bar Association
Member
Denver Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
First Judicial District Bar Association
Member
Eastern Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2011
New York State Bar AssociationEmpire State Counsel
2010 - 2012
Tompkins County Bar Associationvice president
Sample of Legal Cases
19M646
acquittal/dismissal
18M4950
acquittal/dismissal
cases dismissed
acquittal/dismissal
18m5155
acquittal/dismissal
17m1431
acquittal/dismissal
L650797
acquittal/dismissal
18GS008132
acquittal/dismissal
16CR686
acquittal/dismissal
16 M 4881
acquittal/dismissal
16 M 334
acquittal/dismissal
16 m 3468
acquittal/dismissal
14 T 315
acquittal/dismissal
13 CR 79
acquittal/dismissal
12 M 472
acquittal/dismissal
12 M 668
acquittal/dismissal
11 M 640
acquittal/dismissal
11 GS 272941
acquittal\dismissal
11 M 640
acquittal/dismissal
11 CR 016
acqittal/dismissal
10 T 944
dismissed after two year deferred judgment
10 CR 175
1 yr deferred judgment third degree assault; dismissed after one year
08 M 11637
2 yr deferred judgment/1 count harassment, dv dismissed after 2 years
08 CR 205
acquittal/dismissal
06 CR 3353
dismissal
05 CR 211
dismissal/acquittal
03 M 700
acquittal/dismissal
05 CR 002
dismissal
02 M 668
acquittal/dismissal
10 CR 209
acquittal/dismissal
16 m 1798
acquittal/dismissal
16 M 31
acquittal/dismissal
16 M 56
acquittal/dismissal
16 M 25
acquittal/dismissal
15 CR 31
acquittal/dismissal
15 M 3493
acquittal/dismissal
15 M 2933
acquittal/dismissal
12 CR 322
acquittal/dismissal
13 CR 4682
acquittal/dismissal
12 M 668
acquittal/dismissal
12 M 472
acquittal/dismissal
03 M 700
acquittal/dismissal
11 M 640
acquittal/dismissal
11 CR 016
acquittal/dismissal
08 CR 205
acquittal/dismissal
05 CR 211
acquittal/dismissal
05 CR 002
acquittal/dismissal
06 CR 3353
acquittal/dismissal
Education
2002
University of Denver College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
annual conference
trying the sex assault case
2010
NYS monthly CLE series
Understanding Basic Estate Planning Documents
1992
AG Edwards & Sons
Estate Planning and Securities
Publications
2024
The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic
Lakewood Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer
2010
monthly CLE journal
Understanding basic estate planning documents
1998
Georgetown University Law School
MoneyLaundering in the Securities Industry
1997
Georgetown University Law School
Intradiction and US Drug Policy in Internationa Marijuana Cases
Languages
English