Business Details
35 Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Suffolk County
Established in 1991, our law firm provides personalized legal representation across Suffolk County, Long Island. With decades of experience in criminal law, family law, real estate, and estate planning, we prioritize individualized attention for every client. Our practice combines insights from both prosecutorial and defense perspectives, ensuring comprehensive strategies tailored to your unique circumstances.Fluent in Spanish, we serve diverse communities with transparency and dedication. From traffic violations to complex criminal defense, our goal is to protect your rights and achieve favorable outcomes. We offer no-obligation consultations and maintain active involvement in local and national legal associations to stay at the forefront of legal developments.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Wills & Estates
Traffic Violations
DWI/DUI Defense
Custody Cases
Probate Proceedings
Lease Agreements
Expungement Requests
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of legal experience since 1991
- Individualized attention from sole practitioner Elsie Acevedo
- Bilingual legal services in English and Spanish
- Comprehensive expertise across multiple legal domains
- Proven track record in criminal and civil cases
Associations and certifications
- New York State Bar Association
- Suffolk County Bar Association
- Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
- National Hispanic Bar Association
What people say
Personalized legal strategies
Deep local knowledge
Bilingual communication
Decades of experience
Comprehensive case analysis
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law practice covers drug cases, domestic violence, juvenile matters, and assault defense. With experience as both prosecutor and defense attorney, we develop strategic defenses tailored to case specifics. Clients receive dedicated representation through all court proceedings, leveraging insider knowledge of legal processes to protect rights and minimize consequences.
Family Law
We handle divorces, child custody disputes, adoption proceedings, and CPS expungements. Our approach prioritizes client privacy while achieving practical solutions for complex family matters. Services include mediation support, custody evaluations, and enforcement of visitation rights, with special attention to cases involving child neglect allegations.
Real Estate Law
Legal guidance for residential and commercial property transactions, lease agreements, and landlord-tenant disputes. We review contracts, address title issues, and represent clients in partition actions. Our experience spans condominium purchases, development rights transfers, and cemetery property matters across Suffolk County.
Wills & Estates
Comprehensive estate planning includes will drafting, trust creation, and healthcare directives. We assist with probate administration, guardianship appointments, and transfer-on-death designations. Our services ensure asset distribution according to client wishes while complying with New York estate laws.
Traffic Violations
Defense representation for DWI/DUI charges, red light camera violations, and license suspension cases. We challenge traffic citations and negotiate penalties to protect driving records. Services include court representation for speeding tickets, insurance violations, and emergency vehicle right-of-way disputes.
People
Elsie Acevedo
Attorney at Law
Sole practitioner with 30+ years of legal experience since 1989. Former Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County. Specializes in criminal defense, family law, and real estate. Fluent in Spanish. Graduated from CUNY Law School and Lehman College.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, family law, real estate transactions, wills & estates, and traffic violation defense across Suffolk County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide no-obligation initial consultations to discuss your legal concerns and case specifics.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes, Attorney Acevedo is fluent in Spanish and provides bilingual legal representation.
How long have you practiced law?
We've served Suffolk County since 1991, with additional prosecutorial experience dating to 1989.
What makes your firm different?
Our sole practitioner model ensures direct attorney involvement in all cases with personalized attention throughout legal proceedings.
