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Recent News and Results of the Firm’s Criminal, Traffic, Matrimonial, Landlord-Tenant and Personal Injury Practice

September 2022

Christopher P. McGuire recently settled several personal injury cases for clients totaling more than $500.000.00. Mr. McGuire has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of clients for car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and other cases.

On behalf of landlords, Mr. McGuire has been evicting tenants despite Covid restrictions.

Representing tenants, Mr. McGuire has ensured that tenants’ rights have been respected and that landlords and their attorneys follow the law.


Mary C. Peláez successfully obtained authorization for a parent to relocate to another state with her two children. The father could not be located and would not appear in court. Ms. Peláez motioned the Court to grant alternate service and the Court authorized the relocation.

Ms. Peláez won custody of a 2-year-old child on behalf of a father after the mother absconded with the child to North Carolina. Ms. Peláez made an emergency Order to the Suffolk Family Court, and her efforts resulted in the return of the child to the father, with the mother only being granted supervised visitation.

Unsubstantiated, vague and insufficient claims of a family offense against a parent were filed. The case was dismissed on our motion and the Order of Protection was vacated.


Brett J. Bennett made motions and obtained a dismissal of an aggravated DWI with a motor vehicle accident.

Mr. Bennett obtained multiple trial dismissals at the Suffolk Traffic Agency (including use of a mobile device, operating without insurance, and other moving violations.)

Mr. Bennett succeeded in vacating an old Uninsured ticket and convinced the Court to grant our motion to dismiss, saving the client thousands and reinstituting his license. The prosecutor appealed and lost.

Mr. Bennett recently several serious felonies were dismissed based on our motions (speedy trial, sufficiency, and other grounds)


A 21-year-old client was charged with several Class B Felonies and faced 25 years in an upstate penitentiary. Luigi Belcastro obtained a non-criminal violation with no jail time or probation.


In Family Court Israel Castillo won custody of child on behalf of our client on the first date. In traffic court, Mr. Castillo had a 6 point speeding ticket reduced to a 0 point parking ticket.


June 2022

McGuire, Peláez & Bennet are pleased to announce the addition of Israel Castillo to the firm in June of 2022.

Mr. Castillo is an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney.

Mr. Castillo is handling family court, traffic, and district court matters in Suffolk and Nassau counties for the firm.

Prior to joining the firm, he worked for the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society Family Court Bureau where he handled important family court cases, including abuse and neglect cases; violations of child support; termination of parental rights proceedings; custody and visitation proceedings; paternity; family offense and order of protections; and modifications petitions. Mr. Castillo has conducted hundreds of trials in Family Court.

Mr. Castillo graduated from Western Michigan Cooley Law School in 2015.


January 2022

Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. receives LIBN’s Leadership in Law Award

Senior Partner Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. was given the prestigious award of “Leadership in Law” by the Long Island Business News.

The Leadership in Law Award recognizes the recipient’s experience, dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity, and excellence. The annual award is dedicated to individuals who provide leadership in the law and contribute the greater community for Long Islanders.


May 2021

On January 15, 2021, one of our clients was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI). He reportedly had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .21%, which is more than twice the legal limit. After five appearances for him in court and several motions, however, we were able to get his DWI charge dismissed. Not only will he not be suffering any criminal penalties, but he will also not have a criminal record.


On August 8, 2020, one of our clients was arrested for allegedly drinking and driving. This client took a breath test at the scene and blew a .18% blood alcohol content (BAC), more than twice the legal limit. Our client was arrested, and the prosecutor wanted to put them in jail for ten months. However, attorney Brett Bennett filed a motion to dismiss the case after our client’s right to a speedy trial was violated. The motion was granted, and the client’s case was dismissed and closed.


September 2019

The firm’s client received a speeding ticket (65 mph in a 50 mph zone) out of Brunswick Town Court. The firm was able to reduce this to a parking violation which saved the client 3 points, a higher car insurance quote, and maximum fines. The same client also received another speeding ticket in Tory City Court (56 mph in a 30 mph zone). The firm’s client would have received 6 more points, for a total of 9 points, which would make him responsible to pay a driver assessment fee to the DMV for $500+. The firm was able to reduce this to a second parking ticket.
The firm saved the client additional fees to the DMV and was able to retain the client’s ability to drive.


On a Landlord-Tenant case, the firm represented a client who was blind and disabled. The landlord was looking to evict the client for past due rent. The firm was able to obtain six months to stay on the property and saved the client additional money.


On a criminal matter, the firm represented a client with an exposure of 7 years in an upstate facility and a B felony (sexual conduct with a child less than 13-year-old). We were able to negotiate a please down to D Felony (endangering the welfare of a child) and the client was sentenced to only one year in a local jail, rather than 7 years in a New York State penitentiary.


May 2019

The firm recently resolved a case for a client who was charged with felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) case and ten other misdemeanor allegations of AUO because his license contained 67 suspensions. After clearing the suspensions, the client pleaded guilty to two no-point, non-criminal traffic infractions.


The firm negotiated felony drug court disposition that required the client to successfully completed drug court, and the attendant treatment, after which his two B-felony drug possession/sale charges were dismissed.


April 2019

The firm obtained a medical malpractice settlement of $725,000.00 on behalf of a man who had a foreign object in his foot that was missed by his doctor, who neglected to order an x-ray. The neglect resulted in the partial amputation of the man’s foot.


The firm obtained a settlement on the eve of trial in the amount of $250,000.00 for a man injured in an automobile accident. The insurance company initially offered no money on the case.


Christopher McGuire recently had two separate evictions dismissed on written motions. The firm prosecutes and defends hundreds of evictions every year.


Christopher McGuire represented a man sued by his neighbor in Supreme Court for numerous torts. Mr. McGuire submitted a carefully researched lengthy motion and the case was dismissed in its entirety with prejudice.

August 2018

Firm Partner Christopher P. McGuire was interviewed by News 12 Long Island regarding the Central Islip community being awarded a $10 Million grant to help revitalize its downtown.

McGuire & Peláez PC has announced that the firm has changed its name to McGuire, Peláez & Bennett PC to reflect the recent promotion of one of its attorneys, Brett J. Bennett, to Partner.
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December 2016

A client had been charged with more than 12 town violations exposing her to $36,000.00. Mr. McGuire worked on the case for more than 6 months. Last week the entire case was dismissed on Mr. McGuire’s motion.

March 2016

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett continues to obtain excellent results in Family Court. Recently, Mary Peláez, Esq. won a family offense trial where the client was awarded a permanent Stay Away Order of Protection. “We fight hard on behalf of our clients,” Peláez said. “Here, our client feared for her safety. By winning this trial and securing an Order of Protection, we were able to offer her security and peace of mind,” Peláez added. “An attorney is an advocate. We make sure the law works as it should, and we protect our client’s interests. It is fulfilling when a client is pleased that we obtained good results on their behalf,” she said.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that Christopher McGuire, Esq. recently received dismissals on two separate DWI refusal hearings. “When a person is pulled over for Driving While Intoxicated and refuses to submit to a chemical test/breathalyzer, they face not only criminal charges but also civil penalties.” McGuire said. “Here, our clients faced a one (1) year revocation of their driver’s license and civil monetary penalties. By winning the refusal hearings, we were able to save their driver’s license and a great deal of money. They were both very pleased.”

February 2016

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce the dismissal of a Felony DWI after trial. Christopher McGuire, Esq. had previously secured the dismissal of the charge on motion. An appellate court reinstated the charge and the case was set down for trial. After trial, the case was dismissed and cannot be refilled. “Persistence is everything in this business, and you have to keep fighting for a client in the face of adversity and setbacks. You can never give up if you want the best outcome for your client,” said McGuire. “This was a great victory for our client. Not only was his case dismissed after trial, but our efforts saved him from being convicted of a crime and serving substantial time in prison. He also faced the long terms suspension of his license,” said McGuire. “The client was thrilled,” he added.

Recently Christopher McGuire, Esq. represented Tenants who were being evicted and the Landlord was seeking $18,720.00 in back rent. “After tough litigation and negotiation, we were able to secure the client ample time to move and the forgiveness of all past due rent. Now the client has the time and money he needs to find a new home for him and his family,” McGuire said.

Christopher McGuire, Esq. recently represented a man charged with Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree, a class B Misdemeanor, a crime. Mr. McGuire filed a motion with the Court and secured a dismissal. “These were serious charges,” McGuire said. “The client faced up to 90-days in jail and one (1) year of probation. If he had been convicted, this case would have affected this young man forever,” McGuire said. “By winning this motion and having the charges dismissed, we were able to save the client from having a criminal record. The client was very happy.”

January 2016

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett had a busy month in Landlord Tenant Court where Christopher McGuire, Esq. successfully represented numerous tenants and landlords. In one particular case, Mr. McGuire represented a tenant who was being evicted by his landlord. Mr. McGuire made a motion to dismiss the landlord’s petition. The Judge granted the motion and dismissed the petition. “The client was very pleased because he did not owe any money,” McGuire said.

In addition, Mr. McGuire represented dozens of landlords, securing money judgments and prompt warrants of eviction. “It has been a busy month but a successful one,” McGuire added. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping client’s navigate through the Court system and help them by securing positive results.”

December 2015

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett represented a client charged with numerous traffic tickets for operating a motor vehicle without a license, along with several other traffic violations. “The Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency is taking a tough position related to Unlicensed Operators. Prosecutors have been seeking bail and jail time,” McGuire said. Nevertheless, McGuire & Peláez was able to resolve the case by reducing all the charges to the parking tickets. “The client was able to avoid jail time and points on his license,” said McGuire. “The client was very happy our hard work kept him out of jail.”

Christopher McGuire, Esq. recently represented tenants who were being evicted, in a case where the landlord was seeking $39,000.00 in back rent. Mr. McGuire submitted a motion to dismiss the Landlord’s petition of which the judge agreed with Mr. McGuire’s arguments and dismissed the petition. “Our client did not owe the money, and we were relieved that our efforts were successful because he can now find a new home and start his life over,” said McGuire. “They (the family) was thrilled,” he added.

Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. has been chosen by The Irish Echo, the oldest Irish newspaper in the United States, as a Law and Order honoree, for his service to the legal profession. He will be given this prestigious award in January in New York City.

November 2015

A client was accused of committing a family offense against his cousin and Mary Peláez, Esq. presented a strong argument to the judge that the allegations alleged in the petition were false. The judge agreed with Ms. Peláez’ argument and dismissed the petition with prejudice. “This was a huge win for our client because this petition cannot be reopened or retried. Our efforts prevented an order of protection from being issued against him. Once an order of protection is in place, a client is vulnerable to arrest from false allegations, due to Suffolk’s mandatory arrest procedure. We are very happy we could help our client obtain a great result,” said Ms. Peláez.

October 2015

Christopher McGuire, Esq. represented a young man charged with driving while intoxicated. After tough negotiations with a supervisor in the prosecutor’s office, Mr. McGuire secured a reduction of the criminal charges to driving while ability impaired, a traffic violation. “This was a young man who made the wrong decision one night. Hard work and persistence is often the key to a successful outcome, and here we were able to protect the client and save him from having a criminal record. We convinced the prosecutor and the judge to give him a second chance and for that the client was extremely grateful,” said McGuire.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently obtained a $100,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client who was a victim of a hit-and-run. “This young man’s life was forever changed the moment the driver struck him,” said McGuire. “We worked hard to find insurance coverage and our client was compensated for his injuries. It was very rewarding to obtain this result for him and he was thrilled.”

September 2015

On behalf of a corporate client, McGuire, Peláez & Bennett won a motion and secured the dismissal of numerous transportation violations. McGuire said, “We saved the corporation thousands of dollars in fines, protected them from increased insurance rates, and saved their employee’s license. It was a great day for our client.”

August 2015

A client was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. “The client was facing up to one (1) year incarceration, and three (3) years of probation,” said Christopher McGuire, Esq. Mr. McGuire was pleased to have the charges reduced to a violation. “Being an attorney is about helping people,” McGuire said. “We kept him out of jail and from having a criminal record. For me, that is the most rewarding part of my job, making a real difference in a client’s life.”

July 2015

Christopher McGuire recently represented a woman who had been receiving Worker’s Compensation. She was directed to obtain a criminal lawyer by the Worker’s Compensation Judge because the insurance carrier claimed she committed fraud. Mr. McGuire represented her at the hearing and it was determined that no fraud was committed. Furthermore, she was entitled to keep her benefits. “She had done nothing wrong, and I refused to allow her benefits to be taken,” said McGuire.

Christopher McGuire represented a woman charged with a misdemeanor for violating Suffolk County Laws in the operation of her jewelry business. In addition, the Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs was acting to suspend the woman’s business license. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett was able to have the criminal charges dropped and to save her County business license. “This was one of my favorite cases of the year,” said McGuire. “This woman hadn’t intentionally done anything wrong, she just didn’t completely understand all of the filing requirements. She was a hardworking woman who spoke little English. Having the criminal charges dropped allows her to legally work and support her family. We also took the time to translate all of the County requirements, so going forward she has no further issues.”

June 2015

A client had been charged with several drug charges, including the top count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree, which is a Class C Felony, punishable by up to 5 1/2 years in prison. After working on the case for more than 10 months, Mr. McGuire was pleased to have the charges reduced to a violation. “The client won’t have a criminal record and can start her life over. This case was particularly rewarding, because our client had never been in trouble before, and I fought hard to keep her from becoming a convicted criminal”, said Chris McGuire.

May 2015

Mr. McGuire secured a reduction of driving while intoxicated to driving while impaired on a refusal case. “The District Attorney’s office usually won’t reduce these charges,” said McGuire. “We were able to secure a reduction by winning the refusal hearing, ordering the minutes, and meeting with a supervisor.” “It takes hard work and persistence to succeed on these cases, but the client was thrilled, and he won’t have a criminal record,” added McGuire.

Mr. McGuire obtained a reduction of a D-felony assault case, to a harassment violation. “I pointed out serious problems with the case to the District Attorney, and we wouldn’t back down,” said McGuire. “As a result, our client won’t have a criminal record and he won’t be deported,” he added.

April 2015

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce a recovery on behalf of a client in the amount of $530,000.00. The client was injured in an automobile accident and required neck surgery and extensive physical therapy. “We were so happy to secure this victory for our client,” said Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. “He suffered a great deal and to obtain this result for him was rewarding,” he added.

March 2015

Recently McGuire, Peláez & Bennett represented a young man who had been charged with a felony charge of Criminal Contempt, two misdemeanor charges of Criminal Contempt, Loitering on School Grounds, two counts of Criminal Possession of Marijuana, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. After working on the case for more than eight months, McGuire, Peláez & Bennett secured a non-criminal resolution of the case. “This was a young man who was on the wrong path” said Mary Pelaez, Esq. “We worked with his mother to turn his life around and then convinced the prosecutor and the judge to give him a second chance,” said Pelaez. “It’s particularly gratifying — now his future is up to him,” she added.

January 2015

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett was retained by a home purchaser to secure the refund of his down payment. The purchaser had deposited his life savings towards the purchase of his home. Several months into the transaction, the lender notified the purchaser that he did not qualify for a loan. The Seller’s attorney refused to return the down payment claiming the purchaser was in default. For more than 5 months, the purchasers’ attorney was unable to secure and return his client’s down payment at which point the purchaser hired McGuire, Peláez & Bennett. In less than 2 weeks after the intervention of McGuire Pelaez, P.C., the purchaser received his full down payment back. “This case was so rewarding because the down payment was my client’s entire savings. It was his life’s work. I was so happy to hand him his check,” said McGuire.

Mr. McGuire has been requested to write an article for the Suffolk County Bar Association newspaper on handling criminal cases in the local criminal courts. “I’m delighted to share my experience as a lawyer, judge, and prosecutor, with my colleagues,” said McGuire. The article will be published shortly and will be shared upon publication.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett are pleased to announce the dismissal of a criminal case on behalf of a client. The client had been charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, a crime. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett submitted a motion to dismiss, and the judge granted the motion. “After getting the case dismissed, we help the client obtain his license. It’s gratifying when you can solve a client’s immediate problem, and then set them on the right path to avoid any future issues,” said Mr. McGuire.

November 2014

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently secured a reduction in a felony assault case. The client was a licensed accountant. He had been engaged in an altercation and charged with a felony. After a series of motions and conference with the DA and the Court, the felony charge was reduced to a non-criminal, violation, and the record was sealed. “The client is thrilled”, said McGuire, “because he can get on with his life and have the career he imagined. The best part of my job is attaining second chances for people.” The client had been facing a felony conviction, the loss of his license, upstate prison time, probation, and high fines. “He avoided all of these penalties” said McGuire.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennettrecently represented a landlord in a complex eviction proceeding. After a long and contentious trial, the Landlord prevailed in evicting a problem tenant who had been menacing the landlord. “Now the landlord can start to sleep well at night again”, said McGuire.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently won a custody case for a mother after trial. “Mom was thrilled” said Ms. Pelaez. “These kinds of cases are very stressful for all parties involved. In addition to being an advocate I make sure I spend the time and effort to counsel and assure our clients to help them through a difficult time and process. The client needs to be informed about what is going on with the case, and needs to be reassured that everything will be all right in the end,” said Ms. Pelaez.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently received an award of $240,000.00 on a car accident case on behalf of a client. “The case had been with another firm for several years and the client was dissatisfied. She left that firm and hired us on a recommendation. Within several months we obtained an outstanding result for our client,” said McGuire.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently negotiated a settlement for a tenant. The tenant was being evicted and the landlord was seeking $15,000.00 in back rent and an immediate eviction. Mr. McGuire was able to negotiate 60 days for the tenant to vacate and all back rent was waived. “We got the client more time and saved them a great deal of money”, said McGuire. “They needed money to relocate and the result we obtained gives them a new start.”

July 2014

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently had great results on several motions its attorneys submitted in County Court. A felony DWI was dismissed on a motion, and two felony Assault cases were reduced to misdemeanors, in the last several weeks. “We pay attention to our client’s cases, we do the research and put in the time necessary to get good results,” said Christopher P. McGuire, managing partner of the firm. “It shows in the results we obtain,” he added.

June 2014

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that Genesis Russell has been employed by the firm as the front office manager. Ms. Russell was the branch manager for Citibank in Central Islip for several years before joining the firm. “Ms. Russell knows the community well. It is critical that support staff provide excellent service to clients, and Ms. Russell’s ability to provide prompt and efficient support to clients is second to none,” said Christopher P. McGuire, managing partner. Ms. Russell had previous experience working as an executive assistant at a law firm, and also managed a Citibank branch in Manhattan. She is responsible for all areas of client support and community relations. Ms. Russell is fluent in Spanish. “She is an important part of our recent expansion, and her experience in residential home loans will invaluable to our clients,” said McGuire. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett plans a major announcement soon about its expanding real estate division.

March 2014

Christopher McGuire recently announced that he retired from his position as Village Justice in Patchogue. “I spent 12 years as a Criminal Court Judge”, said McGuire. “I am extremely proud of my public service, but I0 wanted to be able to devote 100 % of my time and attention to my law practice.” Mr. McGuire adjudicated more than 100,000 cases in his tenure as Village Justice. He taught other judges on legal procedure and record keeping, and was well respected by judges and attorneys alike.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that it obtained a dismissal of an indictment on a felony DWI on March 13, 2014. The client was facing 1-1/3 — 4 years in jail. Christopher McGuire submitted a written motion seeking dismissal of the charges arguing that the evidence presented was insufficient to support the charges. “Our client maintained his innocence and we consistently maintained that the charges were unsustainable,” said McGuire. “We are grateful that the judge agreed,” he added.

February 2014

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is proud to announce that its attorneys continue to produce good results for its clients. “We have consistently been able to preserve our client’s licenses; particularly those in danger of losing them due to multiple traffic infractions. We fight hard on behalf of our clients, handling in excess of 150 criminal and traffic cases per month,” said Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. “We’ve also been handling more than 50 landlord tenant cases per month, fighting hard on behalf of landlords and tenants to obtain consistent results,” said McGuire.

MMcGuire, Peláez & Bennett also continues to succeed in Family Court. Mary C. Pelaez, Esq., based on her experience and reputation, is proud to announce that she has been appointed by Family Court Judges in Suffolk County to be a Court appointed Law Guardian and Assigned Counsel. Ms. Pelaez handles more than 25 private and assigned cases in the Family Court on a weekly basis, representing litigants in matters of Support, Custody, Visitation, Family Offenses, Neglect, Abuse, and Delinquency proceedings. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping clients in these difficult cases,” said Ms. Pelaez. “Families are often seriously stressed when they arrive in Family Court. I fight hard for good results, at the same time trying to provide calm and reassuring practical advice. Family Court is a difficult place to practice, but I love what I do because I can make a difference in the lives of so many people,” said Ms. Pelaez.

November 2013

A client was charged with speeding 120 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone (11 points), reckless driving (a crime), failure to signal lane change, and operating out of class. Christopher McGuire was able to obtain a resolution of the case that involved the client obtaining a 3 points speeding ticket and all other charges were dismissed. “We kept our client out of jail, saved his driver’s license and prevented him from having a criminal record. He was very happy,” said McGuire.

September 2013

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that partner Mary C. Pelaez recently won a contentious adoption trial in Family Court. Ms. Pelaez represented a father seeking to invalidate the recent adoption of his child. The client/father was never informed by the mother 1). that he was the father of their child; and 2). that she had put the child up for adoption. In an uphill battle, Ms. Pelaez brought a proceeding in Family Court seeking to invalidate the recent placement and adoption with adoptive parents, and to have the child placed in the custody of the father. After a contentious trial, the Court agreed with the position advocated by Ms. Pelaez, invalidated the adoption, and ordered that the child be placed with the father. “The father in this case had a right to contest this adoption and to seek to raise his child on his own. I am so pleased that we were able to give him chance to do just that,” said Ms. Pelaez.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that Ms. Pelaez also recently won a trial in the Landlord Tenant Court.  On behalf the owner of a home, McGuire, Peláez & Bennett commenced a proceeding to evict a family member who had ceased paying rent.  The family member was represented by an attorney for Nassau Suffolk Law Services.  The respondent tenant argued that she had a constructive trust. The judge agreed with Ms. Pelaez’ argument that a landlord tenant relationship existed and that the family member failed to pay the rent on time, ordering that the tenant be evicted. “The landlord has a mortgage to pay, and when a tenant stops paying rent, even if that tenant is a family member, it has dire consequences for the owner.  I’m so glad we could help this client,” said Ms. Pelaez.

July 2013

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett had a busy day in a Landlord Tenant case during one day in July. Out of five cases, three proceeded to trial. Christopher P. McGuire, Esq., represented two landlords and one tenant in those trials. McGuire was successful in all three cases, obtaining money judgments and warrants of evictions for his landlords, and a dismissal on the case wherein he represented the tenant. The other two cases Mr. McGuire successfully resolved through negotiations. “It was a long day but a good one because we helped a lot of clients,” said McGuire.

June 2013

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett announced that it recently a speedy eviction for a landlord in Islip Town. “The tenant wasn’t paying the rent and was damaging the landlord’s property.” “We moved swiftly to evict the tenant, obtained a money judgment for the landlord, and saved his property”, said Christopher McGuire, partner with the firm. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett represents landlords and tenants throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties every week.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett announced it again obtained the dismissal of a criminal case on behalf of a client charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett announced it won a trial in Family Court. A father had been accused of committing family offense against his stepdaughter. “The charges were false and appear to have been manufactured to obtain an order of protection for the purpose of “evicting” the father from the home.”, said Mary Pelaez, partner with the firm. Through a vigorous cross examination of the daughter, Ms. Pelaez convinced the judge that the charges were unsustainable and the case was dismissed.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett announced that Christopher McGuire received a dismissal for a client of a refusal hearing on a DWI. The client had been in an accident and was charged with DWI. He faced a one year revocation of his license. As a result of the cross examination of the arresting police officer, the judge closed out the hearing in favor of the defendant.

May 2013

McGuire and Pelaez secured a $25,000.00 payment each for a husband and wife injured in an automobile accident. “We secured the maximum from the insurance carrier for the offending motorist,” said Christopher McGuire. “We are now pursuing the excess coverage available to obtain additional monies for the couple.”

April 2013

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett recently obtained $25,000.00 each for a husband and wife who were rear-ended in an automobile collision. “This will help make this couple whole,” said Christopher P. McGuire, partner with the firm. “Now we are going to seek to recover additional monies from a supplemental insurance policy to further compensate them for their injuries.”

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett won a refusal hearing on 4/30/13 on behalf of a client on a DUI case. “In winning this hearing, we saved our client a great deal of money, and he avoided a 1-year revocation of his license,” said McGuire.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett won a motion and secured the dismissal of a case against a corporate client facing over $10,000.00 in fines for transportation violations.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett won a motion to dismiss a case against a client charged with a Misdemeanor for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. “The dismissal means our client will not have a criminal record, her license and insurance will not be affected, and she will not have to pay any fines,” said McGuire.

February 2013

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett is pleased to announce that it recently obtained a $1.75 million dollar award on behalf of a client for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The client had been involved in a head on collision wherein the offending driver had crossed over a divider causing severe and permanent injuries to the client. “We worked hard to obtain the award by seeking reimbursement from multiple insurance sources. This was a complicated case and it took a substantial effort to obtain this result. We can’t undo our client’s injuries, but we made sure our client was compensated for lost wages and the pain and suffering he had to endure.” said Christopher P. McGuire. “His family’s financial future is now secure, and that makes all our hard work worth it.”

This comes on the heels of last year’s successful prosecution of a personal injury claim wherein a client suffered severe injuries at a work accident caused by an outside contractor. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett secured $1.25 million on that claim on behalf of their client.

September 2012

A client was pulled over in a traffic stop. He was charged with Felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and speeding (100/55 mph). He faced time in an upstate prison. McGuire and Pelaez was able to secure a reduction in the speeding ticket to 75/55 and to have all other charges dismissed. The client was able to avoid jail, probation, and the case was resolved in a way that left him without a criminal record. And the client’s driver’s license was saved!

A client received an 11 point speeding ticket in Riverhead Town Court (105/55mph). He faced the revocation of his driver’s license. McGuire and Pelaez obtained a dismissed of the ticket on a motion.

August 2012

A defendant was charged with Driving under the Influence of Drugs and Possession of a Controlled Substance, crimes punishable by a year in jail. McGuire, Peláez & Bennett obtained a reduction of the DUI charge to a violation, and secured a dismissal of the possession charge on a motion. The defendant paid a fine and was able to keep his license.

A corporate defendant was charged with transportation violations that exposed the company to thousands of dollars in fines and a suspension of its registration. The case was dismissed on a motion submitted by McGuire, Peláez & Bennett.

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett secured a reduction in a client’s 4 point speeding ticket to a no-point parking ticket.

A client was charged with Larceny and faced 1 year in jail and the loss of her future in the military. After a written motion to dismiss was submitted the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charges to a violation, clearing the way for the defendant’s career advancement.

A client was charged with traffic misdemeanors and faced a 1 year revocation of his license. All 5 charges against her were dismissed on a motion.

May 2012

McGuire, Peláez & Bennett were pleased to announce that they were able to secure an outright dismissal on 6 traffic tickets that were pending in a local criminal court on behalf of a client.

“The client was facing jail time and the suspension of his license plus thousands of dollars in fines,” Mary C. Pelaez, a partner with the firm, said. “It was rewarding to obtain such a good result.”

In The News

Firm Partner Christopher P. McGuire was interviewed by News 12 Long Island regarding the Central Islip community being awarded a $10 Million grant to help revitalize its downtown.

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Madeline Cassidy
Madeline Cassidy
18:09 13 Mar 23
Professional, reliable legal services.
Silvia Chavez
Silvia Chavez
11:44 13 Feb 23
muy ecxelente abogados
patricia Linares
patricia Linares
21:45 05 Jan 23
I am forever in your debt for your excellent work and my case. I totally recommend this lawyer for his dedication, generosity and professionalism. And of course all the staff in the office are friendly and patient to answer our questions. Thank you so much Team McGuire, Pelaez & Bennett P.C.
Elvis Maldonado
Elvis Maldonado
18:53 29 Nov 22
Speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket happy want to thank Mr.bennett and the firm.
Marcos Sanchez
Marcos Sanchez
13:21 20 Nov 22
Amazing services spewding ticket reduced to parking In Wales Town Court
Christopher Matute
Christopher Matute
20:30 17 Nov 22
Excelentes servicios
Rudis Velasquez
Rudis Velasquez
20:23 17 Nov 22
Me resolvieron mi caso rápido y con buenos resultados gracias y gracias a la asistente joanna que es muy amable y me ayudo a pagar mis multas
german martinez
german martinez
19:02 14 Nov 22
Me ayudaron con un ticket de velocidad y e vuelto a contratarlos para un caso de mi hijo muy satisfecho
Wero enoc Alvarenga
Wero enoc Alvarenga
21:34 10 Nov 22
My speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket thank you Mr. Bennett and Joanna for being such a helpful secretary
Joel Martinez
Joel Martinez
19:38 09 Nov 22
Tenia muchos tickets pendientes me ayudaron a aclarar mi licencia.
Adriana Restrepo
Adriana Restrepo
16:58 09 Nov 22
Chenango town cout speeding ticket reduced to a parking ticket súper happy had to take a class staff helped me sign up for and no record at all.
Carl Fuller
Carl Fuller
20:07 07 Nov 22
Very helpful for right to the point. Great price. Great follow through. A very professional and experienced attorney.
Steven Zenteno
Steven Zenteno
15:10 04 Nov 22
Hired for a new case super happy with services so far! Recommend 100%
Edwin Hernandez
Edwin Hernandez
13:25 03 Nov 22
Super happy I can not thank the firm enough. Got a DWAI after Mr. Bennett fought hard for me to prove to the judge I was just driving after having had taken my medication my charges were reduced to a parking ticket with a fine of $100. I will forever be thankful to this lawyer and recommend them 100%
Wilber González
Wilber González
14:39 02 Nov 22
Got my speeding ticket in the Bronx dismissed super amazed and happy the wait was worth it ! Recommend 100%
Karina Zuniga
Karina Zuniga
15:53 29 Oct 22
Great attorneys! Friendly and kind staff!
Alexandra Antunez
Alexandra Antunez
15:51 29 Oct 22
Amazing attorneys on my case got my speeding ticket reduce to a parking ticket super happy will definitely come back if I have to and will recommend to all my family and friends.
Amal Habib
Amal Habib
08:36 27 Oct 22
rami mohamad
rami mohamad
06:51 27 Oct 22
Derrick Dixon
Derrick Dixon
00:15 26 Oct 22
Great Law firm, helped me out more then once... Very professional and hard working!
Hector Rivera
Hector Rivera
20:54 25 Oct 22
Contento con el abogado Bennett quien me consiguió una anulación de mis cargos criminales en corte criminal muy contento y satisfecho con los servicios
Wilson Reyes
Wilson Reyes
20:47 25 Oct 22
Excelente atento servicio al cliente. Súper satisfecho me ayudaron con tickets de tránsito
Jose Reyes
Jose Reyes
19:55 25 Oct 22
Formed a corporation for me super easy process very happy With the easy process.
No Mercy Dominicano024
No Mercy Dominicano024
14:51 25 Oct 22
Super happy with the results of my case. Ticket reduced to parking ticket with fine no record super happy and recommend
Kevin Benitez
Kevin Benitez
13:24 25 Oct 22
Súper contento con la oficina el señor McGuire es muy bueno y sus empleadas son muy amables y ayudan en todo possible
Liceth Medina
Liceth Medina
01:25 14 Oct 22
Exelente abogados son mi prioridad en casos y la atención del persona muy amables
santiago vazquez
santiago vazquez
15:42 19 Sep 22
muy buen trabajo excelentes abogados 👍
Janelene Molina
Janelene Molina
18:42 18 Aug 22
Fantastic law firm with the best lawyers and staff. Helped me lower the cost of a speeding violation. Highly recommended!
Vernon Allen
Vernon Allen
13:40 25 Jul 22
Gio San
Gio San
14:10 19 Jul 22
Got a stop sign ticket and brought it here they took care of everything with no hassle daslin helped me out with almost everything and keeping me up to date she was super helpful I’d recommend this place to my friends and family
Excellent,top notch and very professional.
William Garcia
William Garcia
02:40 21 Jun 22
Andres Coronel
Andres Coronel
19:07 31 May 22
Great attorney handeled a case in patchogue village for me reduced to parking ticket did not have to go to court . EXECELLENT SERVICES! Super convenient 🙂
Julio Bustamante
Julio Bustamante
14:40 21 May 22
3 point ticket and license restrictef ticket reduced to parking ticket with a minimal fine. Thank you mr bennett. Will recommend 100% very happy with services.
Xiomara Hernandez
Xiomara Hernandez
20:36 12 May 22
Mary pelaez hizo mi divorcio de principio a final no tuve que preocuparme por nada muy satisfecha y super recomendados estos abogados llevo muchos años usandolos y siempre muy feliz con los servicio
Angel Garcia
Angel Garcia
19:58 28 Mar 22
Handled a case in oyster bay for me stop sign reduced to a parking ticket with a small fine really happy with the results. Recommended!
Claudia Vasquez
Claudia Vasquez
22:20 22 Mar 22
Carlos Cruz
Carlos Cruz
13:07 19 Mar 22
Los mejores sin dude ninguna.
Carlos Reyes
Carlos Reyes
02:39 14 Mar 22
If I could give these people 10 stars I would! Best in the business, great at the work they do especially the front girls! The one who helped me the most was Merlyn she did a phenomenal job! And great job lawyers keep on going!
Maria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez
03:35 08 Mar 22
Muy satisfecha con la ayuda de el abogado chris me ayudo mucho
Allan Barahona
Allan Barahona
03:30 08 Mar 22
Very professional and helpful attorneys from the minute you go into the consult to the minute they resolve your case. They guide you every step of the way very helpful staff Joanna was very helpful in helping me pay my fines. Thank you!
Bayron Hernandez
Bayron Hernandez
18:27 04 Mar 22
Súper buenos abogados me ayudaron con 3 casos y ya están cerrados con multas mínimas muy satisfecho y agradecido. Gracias por todo.
aamir iqbal
aamir iqbal
17:38 03 Mar 22
Mr McGuire, handled my speeding ticket in 2021 reduced to a parking ticket. I have now received a cellphone ticket and have returned to use him because of the amazing work he does by me always. Amazing services!
Bob Batuyios
Bob Batuyios
00:21 03 Mar 22
Mr. McGuire law firm is one of the best firms in Long Island for landlord and tenant disputes. The staff was very courteous and professional.
Ingri Guerrero
Ingri Guerrero
21:53 25 Feb 22
The best attorneys in town! Mr. Belcastro got my tickets in Nassau reduced ! The girls upfront are so polite and professional. Will recommend to anyone in need of an attorney.
jacson mendoza
jacson mendoza
21:14 18 Feb 22
Los mejores abogados en el area gracias a la señorita daslin y Joanna y merlyn por toda su asistencia y ayuda. Me asistieron en un caso civil y 3 casos de tráfico y siempre me consiguen buenos resultados. Muy satisfecho!
J Hernandez
J Hernandez
15:03 18 Feb 22
Mr Bennett is amazing ! Got my stop sign ticket reduced to a no point parking ticket. Super happy with the results. Hope I never get a ticket again but if I do I won’t hesitate to call this office !
Ronal Luna
Ronal Luna
16:53 17 Feb 22
Natty Lopez
Natty Lopez
03:40 17 Feb 22
Mr. Bennett got my charges dropped to parking tickets and minimal fines. I was so scared and hiring this lawyer really helped me didn’t have to worry about anything. Super happy the staff is very helpful in always answering any questions or concerns.
Madelyn
Madelyn
03:31 17 Feb 22
Excellent experience working with this office on a speeding ticket I got a couple of months ago. Assistants are professional, efficient, polite and kind. They showed genuine interest in helping me when I would call to inquire about my case. I recommended this office to all of my friends and family !
Jenny Garcia
Jenny Garcia
03:20 17 Feb 22
Mr.McGuire is my family attorney has helped me and my family in multiple matters. Including criminal charges dropped down to violations for my brother and my father. We have been using Mr.McGuire for 7 years and since then everytime we have any issue we call him for help. Always recommend to anyone in need of an attorney!
juan lopez
juan lopez
14:50 26 Oct 21
Great people they help me the same day, i got a problem with identity theft case and they worked with me with no problem, but before that I went to another firm and without reading my case they ask me for 15,000 dollars and 5000 dollars downpayment for me that was incredible so I went to McGuire and they resolved my problem same day for 500.00 dollars then I understand not every law firm is willing to help you, for all you people instead of going some other lawyers that they only want your money with no results, i will recommend to come here and get the job done
Doris Reyes
Doris Reyes
14:11 04 Oct 21
Me ayudaron a recuperate mi licencia en unas semanas teniendo muliples suspensiones. Muy contenta el señor Mcguire Siempre ase lo que me promete y las chicas alli son muy amables. Sin Duda ninguna si volviese a tener album problems llamaria al señor McGuire.
estefany majano
estefany majano
01:02 04 Oct 21
El Senor chris es muy respetuoso y valora muchos sus clientes yo vine aqui para un ticket y me pudo quitarlo. Las muchachas de ahi son muy amables y siempre me dan las respuestas necesarias. Muchas gracias a Merlyn por siempre ayudarme y darme la informacion q necesitaba de mi caso. Los recomiendo mucho
Kevin Moy
Kevin Moy
22:22 13 Sep 21
Flor Luna
Flor Luna
21:14 13 Aug 21
rosali salvador
rosali salvador
19:29 13 Aug 21
So happy with the services. hired Mr. Mcguire for a Town Violation Dispute and was able to resolve the issue fast and to my favor!
Vanessa Correa
Vanessa Correa
19:14 13 Aug 21
Amazing attorneys!
Derick Pawelski
Derick Pawelski
22:41 23 Jul 21
Suleyma Hernandez
Suleyma Hernandez
23:52 02 Jul 21
Great attorney he represented me on an eviction matter and did a 👏🏼 great job his staff is amazing very responsive and professional.
lelis hernandez
lelis hernandez
17:57 02 Jul 21
For many months I was very stressed because my tenant was not paying rent or wanted to leave. He was working and refused to pay me. I didnt know what to do and I met up with Mcguire. He was very professional and we started the process. He helped me get my peace back. The girls upfront were always so Nice and professional. They understood my frustration and were always very patience and polite. Joanna and Karen kept me updated and were very helpful. Very humane treatment and not another client.
Jonny Salvador
Jonny Salvador
16:38 24 Jun 21
I found myself in some trouble and called Mr.Mcguire . I got represent by Mr.Bennet and Mrs.Pelaez and was very happy with the outcome on my case. Every step of the way Mr. Bennett always made sure I knew what was going on and helped me feel at ease and not worry about anything. Always recommend to my friends and if I ever find myself in trouble again won’t hesitate to call them again.
Kanisha Allen
Kanisha Allen
18:29 22 Jun 21
They are very professional of handling my case and I’m glad that I called them.
Jonathan Argueta
Jonathan Argueta
01:55 22 Jun 21
This business is the best of the best. I am amazed on how the girls that work there are so good at their job. Especially the girl that attended me her name was Merlyn she attended me with such a positive attitude and was very professional. I am glad that chose to come to this place.
JOSE VIDAL
JOSE VIDAL
01:37 22 Jun 21
El senor Chris fue muy eficiente junto con la senorita que pudo traducir en nuestra consulta. Ellos siempre han estado atentos cuando he tenido tiquets. Chris es un abogado que detalladamente explica que es lo que debemos de hacer en mis casos. Los recomiendo mucho!
the girls are wonderful and so is chris. he was very kind to my family and knew how to handle my speeding tickets. this is the second time they have given me the outcome i’ve wanted. their office is also very clean and beautiful. this firm is great for your legal situations
Anthony A
Anthony A
23:19 21 Jun 21
100% recommend. Everyone was so helpful and I was always informed about the details of my case. The communication was amazing. Chris explained everything really good and gave me a great outcome. The girls there were also very understanding and friendly over the phone.
I recommend this law firm 100%! Mr McGuire was very professional and so was the staff. The girls upfront are very professional and very communicative. From the beginning to the end of my case they were always informing me about what was going on. This law firm is exceptional!
Jordan Grant
Jordan Grant
14:04 14 Jun 21
This is a top flight Law Firm which handles all services. I’ve used there services multiple times throughout the years and have always gotten the results I’ve wanted. Everything is laid out for you and throughly explained and they handle it in court within a few days, followed with follow up emails and calls to make sure your completely satisfied. I have referred multiple people here and I’ll continually refer friends and family here.
Elvis Rubio
Elvis Rubio
00:44 04 Jun 21
Joseph Domaratius
Joseph Domaratius
15:38 02 Jun 21
Shelby Gillman
Shelby Gillman
03:46 27 May 21
Mr. McGuire and Mrs. Pelaez were absolutely incredible along with their staff. I highly recommend!
Cristina Sanchez
Cristina Sanchez
04:21 30 Apr 21
Bryan Roncancio
Bryan Roncancio
19:14 26 Mar 21
Krissy Lester
Krissy Lester
20:53 11 Mar 21
Carmen Amaya
Carmen Amaya
14:35 02 Mar 21
Michael Chiaramonte
Michael Chiaramonte
17:01 26 Jan 21
William erazo
William erazo
23:02 23 Jan 21
Maddie Loza
Maddie Loza
17:34 11 Dec 20
I needed help with a speeding ticket upstate and they were able to assist me and guide me to reduce my points. Their staff was amazing! Very helpful and respectful, any questions I had they always answered with a good tone and very informative. Thank you guys so much!
Ana Barrientos
Ana Barrientos
05:05 01 Dec 20
Son muy buenos abogados
Mary Palermo
Mary Palermo
19:51 29 Nov 20
Tony R
Tony R
01:32 11 Nov 20
Enith Sulca
Enith Sulca
21:17 25 Oct 20
😂😂
Veronica Salvatierra
Veronica Salvatierra
13:12 06 Sep 20
Julius E
Julius E
03:28 04 Aug 20
Have used them many times, have never failed to deliver as promised, and even aid in the little things.
Ingrid Campos
Ingrid Campos
18:15 30 Jul 20
Accountant
Accountant
20:43 24 Jul 20
My multiple experiences with these attorneys and their staff have all been 5 star! They are professional ,responsive, knowledgeable, polite and get me and my family results! I recommend them highly, especially Daslin Castillo. She is on top of everything and goes out of her way to provide the best service!
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