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24/7/365 Emergency Hotline: 631-348-1702

If you have been arrested, or in case of an emergency, our attorneys can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 631-348-1702.

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The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

McGuire, Pelaez, Bennett & Belcastro is a full-service law firm, with a special emphasis on handling criminal and traffic cases, personal injury matters, matrimonial and family court cases, as well as immigration law, real estate and landlord-tenant matters, including foreclosure defense and post-foreclosure eviction defense, in Central Islip, Riverhead, and throughout Suffolk County on Long Island. In addition, our Suffolk County law office has handled personal injury cases including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and falls, and construction accidents. Languages spoken are English and Spanish.

When you face an important legal matter, experience counts.

We Now Offer Experienced Immigration Help

McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. is pleased to announce that Michelle Moran, Esq. has joined the firm as an associate attorney, enabling the firm to expand its legal services to include immigration law.

Retired Judge – Former Prosecutors

Christopher McGuire and Mary Peláez are former Suffolk County prosecutors. Mr. Mcguire spent 12 years on the bench as a criminal court judge. Combined, they have 30 years of experience in private practice.

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Criminal Law Attorneys

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in Long Island, you need experienced representation to protect your legal rights.

Our Central Islip and Riverhead criminal law attorneys have been handling criminal cases for more than 20 years. We have a team of former prosecutors who speak English and Spanish, and have successfully handled thousands of misdemeanors and felonies, including assault, larceny, drug charges, driving while intoxicated (DWI / DWAI), criminal contempt, domestic violence, manslaughter, Aggravated Unlicensed (VTL 511), and other charges.

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Marriage, Divorce and Family Court Lawyers

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

When a relationship fails, it is hard enough to manage your emotions. It is even harder to manage your household. Our attorneys are sensitive to your needs and experienced in handling your legal matters.

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Immigration Attorneys

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

The American immigration system can be incredibly difficult to deal with, even at the best of times. Unfortunately, problems can arise at any time during the process of immigrating to the United States, even if you do everything right. That is why you need to speak to an experienced immigration lawyer who can help you get the best possible outcome for your case.

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Personal Injury Lawyers

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

If you have been injured in an car accident, a construction site accident, a slip-and-fall accident, or an on-the-job accident, our accident attorneys have more than fifty years of expertise in handling these kinds of cases for the Suffolk County areas.

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Landlord Tenant Dispute Attorneys

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

If you are a landlord and you want to evict your tenant, or if you are a tenant who has a landlord who is violating the terms of your lease agreement or your right to live in suitable living conditions, our Long Island attorneys have more than fifteen years experience and have handled thousands of landlord-tenant matters.

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Real Estate Attorneys

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

We understand that selling and buying a home, condominium, or cooperative is a stressful experience. Our goal is to use our more than ten years of experience in handling real estate matters to make your experience as simple and easy as possible while protecting your legal rights.

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School Disciplinary Proceedings

Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

The risk of suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary measures can have a substantial impact on both a child’s education and their future success as independent adults. And whenever your child faces out-of-school suspension of more than five days, or another similarly severe punishment such as expulsion, you are entitled to an administrative hearing.

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Joel Sorto
Mi experiencia con los los Abogados en Mcguirre, Peláez son muy profesionales le recomendaría a mucha de mis amigos hispanos
Maeve M
I can’t recommend Brett Bennett — or really, anyone at McGuire, Peláez & Bennett — highly enough. Hiring Brett was hands-down one of the best decisions I’ve made (and trust me, given why I needed a lawyer, I’ve made some questionable ones).

From the start, Brett made the whole process so much less stressful. He’s approachable, sharp, and always available to chat — no legal jargon, no intimidation, just solid, straightforward guidance. My case wasn’t exactly simple, but Brett’s expertise and understanding of the law turned what felt like a mess into a remarkably favorable outcome. Way beyond what I expected.

Also, special shoutout to the receptionist — she was an absolute gem. Every time I called, she was kind, helpful, and somehow managed to make the whole experience feel a little less daunting.

Bottom line: Brett was affordable, worth every penny, and then some. If you’re reading reviews wondering who to trust with your legal headache — take it from me, this is your guy.
Juan Carlos Campos Ramírez
Los abogados son expertos en lo que hacen. Me an ayudado anteriormente y hicieron un buen trabajo. Las muchas de frente son muy buena gente.
Response from the owner:Gracias. Thank you Juan.
Yanni Kleopoulos
Daslin helped so much in reducing my traffic ticket. All points were absolved, and I just had to pay a fee. I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Yanni. We're proud of our staff and their commitment to excellence and professionalism. We are so happy to have been able to help you.
John Kleopoulos
I couldn't be more pleased with the service. When I found myself in a frustrating traffic ticket situation, their team clearly explained my options, answered my questions, and resolved the issue. My ticket was reduced to 0 points and just a small fee. Special thanks to Daslin!
Response from the owner:Thank you John. So glad we could help.
Edgar Pereira
Response from the owner:Thank you Edgar!
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