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Elaine Esther Lukic

Elaine Esther Lukic

Criminal Defense, Specializing in Domestic Violence, DUI and Sex Crimes
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • Colorado, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania
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Biography

Former Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Prosecutor; 17 years experience in criminal law; “high rate of acquittals/dismissals” for domestic violence cases. Nationally recognized for her work in domestic violence defense, and has obtained acquittals/dismissals in several high profile sex assault cases.

Listed in: Who’s Who in Top U.S. Criminal Defense Attorneys; Who’s Who in American Criminal Lawyers. Book award, Trial Workshop, (Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Dec. 1996); book award, Advanced Trial Workshop, (Thomas M. Cooley Law School, May 1997). Referenced by SEC in development of new regulations, “Money Laundering in the Securities Industry,”. Published dissertation Georgetown University Law Center, 1997. Author, “Intradiction and U.S. Drug Policy in International Marijuana Cases” (Georgetown University Law Center, 1998). Moot Court, Law Review, Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Registered Investment Advisor; ADV, SEC, Alexandria, Virginia October 1989. New York, New York Series G-S; NYSE, June 1986; S-63, Interest Rate Options S-5; S-24, General Securities Principal, Nov. 1988. Former Vice President, Merrill, Lynch, New York. Associate Vice President, Shearson, American Express (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).

Recommended by Equal Justice Foundation, DVmen.org. Former Prosecutor of domestic violence/ sex assault, Federal grant under Federal Violence Against Women Act. Experienced in DEA forfeiture cases, felony drug cases.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    No charge phone consultation, document and case review completely confidential flat fee, payable up front.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Mastercard, Visa
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Florida
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Federal Circuit
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U.S.. Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic
- Current
Deputy District Attorney
12th JD DA Office
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Education
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
LL.M. (2002) | Masters of Law, federal taxation
Honors: graduated cum laude
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Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M. (1998) | criminal procedure, securities regulation
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Honors: graduated with distinction, published, Money Laundering in the Securities Industry, Georgetown Law Review
Activities: internship SEC, assisted in drafting of money laundering regulations in the securities industry; author Intridiction and Legalization of Marijuana, 1998, Barry McCaffrey, Drug Czar, Georgetown Law Center course study
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D. (1997)
Honors: graduated cum laude, book award trial workshop 1996, book award advanced trial workshop 1997, 9 Certificates of Achievement, honor roll
Activities: Law Review, Moot Court,
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Awards
Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Top 10 Female Trial Lawyer
National Women Trial Lawyers
Top Criminal Lawyer
Americal Legal Institute
peer review and nomination
10.0 rating, Superb
Avvo
Superb rating, 2015 Clients Choice award
Top 10 client satisfactiion DUI in America
American Institute of DUI Attorneys
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America
The National Trial Lawyers
Top 10 best criminal lawyers in America
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Top 25 Criminal Trial Lawyers in America
Criminal Trial Lawyers
Lead Counsel rated
Lead Counsel Institute
peer review and nomination for excellence in criminal law
Top U.S. Criminal Defense Attorneys
Whos Who
Professional Associations
Florida Bar Association
Current
Activities: criminal law division
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Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)
- Current
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Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Current
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Eastern Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Current
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National Women Trial Lawyers
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 4530176
Member
- Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Current
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First Judicial District Bar Association
- Current
Activities: criminal division
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Continental Divide Bar Association
- Current
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Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- Current
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Teen Challenge 180/Rocky Mountain Division
- Current
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American Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Intradiction and US Drug Policy in International Marijuana Cases." Exhaustive and successful criminal trial experience, reverse/sentences, Georgetown University Law School, May 1998
Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning and Securities
AG Edwards & Sons
Understanding Basic Estate Planning Documents, NYS monthly CLE series
Trying the sex assault case, Annual conference
Certifications
NHSA Instructor, SPST Certification
Lance Platt, Phd & Assoc.
NHTSA Drug Evaluation Expert DRE Certification
Lance Platt PhD & Assoc.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Elaine Lukic's Website Profile
Website
The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic Website
Blog
Lakewood Criminal Defense Law Blog
Contact & Map
The Law Offices of Elaine Esther Lukic
Lakewood Office
200 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228
Telephone: (303) 809-3425
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Law Offices of Elaine Esther Lukic
Frisco Office
307 Main St
Frisco, CO 80443
Telephone: (970) 668-3222
Fax: (303) 569-2233
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Law Offices of Elaine Esther Lukic
Palm Beach Gardens Office
Village Square Professional Park
800 Village Square Crossing Suite 120
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Telephone: (561) 656-2024
Cell: (303) 809-3425
Fax: (561) 656-2041
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed