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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.

Criminal Law Attorneys Serving Central Islip and Riverhead in Suffolk County, Long Island

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

Our Long Island criminal lawyers 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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Our Suffolk County, Long Island criminal law attorneys will review the charges filed against you to determine if they are legally sufficient. If they are not, we will prepare motions, conduct hearings and take your case to trial to protect your rights. In appropriate circumstances, we will negotiate with the district attorney and with the judge to obtain the best plea bargain offer we can to further your best interests.

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    Long Island Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Understand that you have certain constitutional rights that are guaranteed to you by the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the state of New York. You have an absolute right to remain silent. No one can force you or coerce you to plead guilty to anything. You have a right to take your case to trial, and to force the people to prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. You have a right to cross examine and confront the prosecution’s witnesses and to provide your own defense. You have the absolute right to be represented by an attorney at each and every stage of your criminal proceeding.

    If you are contacted by the police to be questioned or if you are arrested, call us immediately before speaking to the authorities. It is unwise to speak to the police without an attorney present. Anything you say and any statement you sign can and will be used against you.

    If you are charged with a felony, it is particularly important that you retain counsel right away to avoid possible indictment. An indictment is a proceeding where a grand jury hears evidence to determine whether or not there is probable cause to charge you with a felony, which is a serious criminal charge. Once you are indicted, the law places restrictions on plea bargains, so it is essential that you retain counsel right away. We provide immediate and personal attention to your case to protect your rights in these instances.

    We are experienced at plea negotiations, motion practice, hearings, trials and grand jury proceedings. Our Long Island criminal lawyers are available 24/7 to handle your criminal cases, including weekend arraignments.

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    Response from the owner:Thank you for coming back to us and for your kind words. We truly appreciate your continued trust in McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. It means a great deal to know that you had a positive experience the first time and felt confident returning to our firm. Our staff takes great pride in being professional, supportive, and attentive, and your recommendation means a lot to our entire team. We’re grateful for the opportunity to assist you again and wish you the very best. — McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at Law
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    Response from the owner:uchas gracias por sus amables palabras y por confiar en McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Nos honra saber que ha tenido una experiencia positiva y que hemos podido ayudarle con sus casos. Nuestro compromiso es brindar una representación legal dedicada, profesional y accesible para todos nuestros clientes. Agradecemos sinceramente su recomendación y su confianza en nuestro equipo. Le deseamos lo mejor y quedamos siempre a su disposición. — McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Abogados
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    Response from the owner:Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Our goal is always to provide trusted, compassionate, and effective legal representation, and we’re grateful to know that you felt supported, well-informed, and cared for throughout your case. We’re especially pleased to hear that Karen was such a help and made the process easier for you — she will be very appreciative of your kind words. We are also proud to serve our clients bilingually to better meet their needs. Thank you for your trust and for your strong recommendation. We wish you continued success and all the best moving forward. — McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at Law
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    Response from the owner:Thank you, Mario, for your kind review and for trusting McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. We are glad to hear that our team was able to assist you with multiple matters and help make the process less stressful. Providing professional, knowledgeable, and supportive representation is always our goal, and we truly appreciate your gratitude and confidence in our firm. — McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at Law
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    I especially want to recognize Karen Lazo, who was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to assist me and made the Spanish translation process easy, clear, and stress-free. Her patience, professionalism, and kindness made a huge difference, and I truly felt understood and cared for.

    I highly recommend this law firm to anyone looking for reliable, compassionate, and professional legal representation. Thank you to the entire team—and especially Karen—for such outstanding service.
    Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for placing your trust in McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. We are pleased to hear that your experience with our firm was professional, supportive, and clear from start to finish. Making sure our clients feel informed and supported throughout their case is always a top priority for our entire team. We especially appreciate your recognition of Karen Lazo. She takes great pride in assisting our clients, and we are glad to know her patience, professionalism, and bilingual support made a meaningful difference in your experience. Your comments will mean a great deal to her. Thank you again for your recommendation and kind words. We wish you all the best and are always here should you need assistance in the future. — McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at La
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