Atty. Craig E McElwee

Atty. Craig E McElwee

Craig E McElwee is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law. Craig received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University, and has been licensed for 31 years.

North Babylon North Babylon 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (516) 899-5162

Profile Summary

About Craig E McElwee at a glance

Craig E McElwee is a Member based in North Babylon, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, dv defense, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and Florida (1998). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1994) and Hofstra University B.A. Social Science (—). Serves clients in North Babylon, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Craig E McElwee is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Craig practices at Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee, LLC in North Babylon, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Craig E McElwee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig E McElwee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in North Babylon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig E McElwee

Where is Craig E McElwee's law office located?
Craig E McElwee's law practice is located in North Babylon, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Craig E. McElwee, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig E McElwee handle?
Craig E McElwee focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, dv defense, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Craig E McElwee practiced law?
Craig E McElwee has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Craig E McElwee go to law school?
Craig E McElwee earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (—).
How can I contact Craig E McElwee for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1994
Hofstra University B.A. Social Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
Florida
Admitted: 1998

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