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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.

Luigi Belcastro, Esq., Partner

Luigi Belcastro, Esq. is a Partner in the firm and an experienced Criminal Attorney, spending more than 12 years as a Suffolk County District Attorney from 2008-2020.  As a prosecutor, Mr. Belcastro successfully prosecuted thousands of cases.  He was well respected for his abilities and repeatedly promoted.  As a result of his successes, he was assigned to the Enhanced Prosecution Bureau in Riverhead, where he handled serious and high-publicity felony criminal cases.  His experience includes prosecuting organized crime and gang activity, assault, counterfeit currency, prostitution, gun-related offenses, and murder cases. As a prosecutor, Mr. Belcastro conducted a wide diversity and a significant number of jury trials.

Since joining our firm in 2019, Mr. Belcastro has concentrated on serious criminal defense cases as well as civil litigation. He has conducted numerous DWI and other criminal and traffic trials on behalf of the firm, bringing his considerable experience and his passion to fight hard for each client he represents. Mr. Belcastro handles most of the firm’s felonies and trials throughout Suffolk, Nassau, and the five boroughs.

Mr. Belcastro is a graduate of Hofstra Law School and is a first-generation Italian immigrant.

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McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at Law is a law firm you can truly trust. Their lawyers are professional, approachable, and genuinely care about helping their clients through difficult situations. They take the time to listen, explain things clearly, and fight hard for the best possible outcome. Overall, they are known for being dependable, experienced, and supportive every step of the way. I live the way that they are also bilingual. Karen was a lot of help in my case, she made things more easier for me . From my experience I would 100% recommend this firm to anyone.
Very professional and knowledgeable! They helped me in different cases and have made the process much less stressful. Grateful for all their work!
I had an excellent experience with McGuire, Peláez, Bennett & Belcastro, P.C. Attorneys at Law. From start to finish, the entire office was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping me with my case. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt supported every step of the way.

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.
Very good attorneys! They have been helping me for years. If you need anything at all, call them and they will help.
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