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Claire Elster

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Claire McGuire Elster (previously Claire M. Dawson) is an experienced trial attorney with an excellent litigation track record. Ms. Elster has ten years of experience litigating in the area of criminal defense. She  has extensive knowledge and experience handling all aspects of criminal defense and has practiced at Appellate and Federal levels. Ms. Elster effectively and competently represents all manner of criminal defense clients, ranging from traffic tickets to domestic violence charges, on up to sexual assaults and murder charges. Ms. Dawson has a particularized expertise in the area of DUI defense. She has the exceptional knowledge and experience necessary to defend any type or circumstance surrounding a DUI charge.  Ms. Elster graduated with a Certificate of Dispute Resolution from University of Missouri School of Law, one of the top 2 dispute resolution law schools in the country. Claire's education, knowledge, trial skills and experience allow her to effectively and efficiently represent her clients.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

C. McGuire Law, LLC1499 W. 120th Ave.Suite 110Westminster, CO, 80234

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Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 2, 2018

Claire was outstanding when she represented me on a few situations. She was very kind, understanding and non-judgmental. Her knowledgeable allowed me to get the best service. If you need a great lawyer, call Claire!!!!!

anonymous
December 7, 2016

I am in the midst of a DUI case and hired Claire. She won my case at the DMV, meaning that I get to keep my driver's license!!!! This saves me an incredible amount of time, heartache, money, and worry! This enables me to maintain my employment, attendance of classes, etc. She is an amazing attorney. Truly amazing. Her and I are still in the middle of the court process, but I can sleep easy knowing that she will do the best job possible to resolve the case with the best possible outcome! I highly recommend Claire!

Catherine
June 14, 2016

I couldn't have had a better attorney for my divorce! Claire was very professional and passionate with my case. I hired her with very short notice before my trial and she worked day and night learning the details of what had already taken place. Mine ended up being a very long drawn out case (not by her or my choice) but she stuck with it and kept fighting for my best interests. She was very good at taking the time to explain things to me and made sure I knew what was going on. Her staff was also wonderful in always offering a welcoming face and a helping hand. I would highly reccommend Claire and her staff to anyone I could.

Jeff
November 17, 2015

Ms Dawson was the best attorney I could have found to help me navigate my DUI. She is extremely intelligent and hard working. I was impressed with how quickly she is able to read her environment, assess the personalities involved, process the information available to her and move forward with the best course of action. I was extremely fortunate to have her represent me.

Debbie Belleville
October 27, 2015

Claire was kind, informative, respectful and very pleasant to work with. She provided clear guidance without making us feel like she was simply trying to complete the case. She spent ample time helping us understand our options, explaining legal terms and giving us time to consider our options. She was amazing!

anonymous
October 23, 2015

Claire Dawson jumped in on my case halfway through the legal process. My case was a bit complicated as it involved a few different counties. Claire had strong answers to every single one of my questions. She made me feel very calm and assured when things were still up in the air. I am very very thankful to have had Claire on my case. Everything turned out in my favor and it is definitely thanks to her!

Joseph
May 20, 2015

Great lawyer was very attentive and always kept us informed! When I would call she would immediately within the next few hours call back. Always had answers and even tried to help us with court issues in other states. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone who is in need or would want to make sure they can be well taken care of.

Kelly
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson helped me with a DUI matter during a very difficult time for my family. She was professional, knowledgable and most all, she cared about me and my goals. I was more than satisfied with the results and she walked me through the case one step at a time. I highly recommend Ms. Dawson.

Dylan
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me in a matter in the Boulder County system. She was responsive and informative from the very first correspondence. Letting me know exactly what she could help with, what she couldn't, and set realistic expectations of an outcome based on previous, similar experiences. Ms. Dawson was also prompt with follow up communications at each juncture of the case (new court dates, expected court notifications, etc.). I would recommend Ms. Dawson for any legal matter in her wheel-house. She is capable, confident and diligent in her work and also has the ability to communicate and explain legal matters to your average lay-person like myself.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me for DUI/traffic matters. She worked extremely hard and was very dedicated to my case. Because of her I was able to keep my driver's license and ultimately keep my job so I could support my family. If not for her representation I don't know where I'd be today. She is a wonderful attorney.

anonymous
March 2, 2018

Claire was outstanding when she represented me on a few situations. She was very kind, understanding and non-judgmental. Her knowledgeable allowed me to get the best service. If you need a great lawyer, call Claire!!!!!

anonymous
December 7, 2016

I am in the midst of a DUI case and hired Claire. She won my case at the DMV, meaning that I get to keep my driver's license!!!! This saves me an incredible amount of time, heartache, money, and worry! This enables me to maintain my employment, attendance of classes, etc. She is an amazing attorney. Truly amazing. Her and I are still in the middle of the court process, but I can sleep easy knowing that she will do the best job possible to resolve the case with the best possible outcome! I highly recommend Claire!

Catherine
June 14, 2016

I couldn't have had a better attorney for my divorce! Claire was very professional and passionate with my case. I hired her with very short notice before my trial and she worked day and night learning the details of what had already taken place. Mine ended up being a very long drawn out case (not by her or my choice) but she stuck with it and kept fighting for my best interests. She was very good at taking the time to explain things to me and made sure I knew what was going on. Her staff was also wonderful in always offering a welcoming face and a helping hand. I would highly reccommend Claire and her staff to anyone I could.

Jeff
November 17, 2015

Ms Dawson was the best attorney I could have found to help me navigate my DUI. She is extremely intelligent and hard working. I was impressed with how quickly she is able to read her environment, assess the personalities involved, process the information available to her and move forward with the best course of action. I was extremely fortunate to have her represent me.

Debbie Belleville
October 27, 2015

Claire was kind, informative, respectful and very pleasant to work with. She provided clear guidance without making us feel like she was simply trying to complete the case. She spent ample time helping us understand our options, explaining legal terms and giving us time to consider our options. She was amazing!

anonymous
October 23, 2015

Claire Dawson jumped in on my case halfway through the legal process. My case was a bit complicated as it involved a few different counties. Claire had strong answers to every single one of my questions. She made me feel very calm and assured when things were still up in the air. I am very very thankful to have had Claire on my case. Everything turned out in my favor and it is definitely thanks to her!

Joseph
May 20, 2015

Great lawyer was very attentive and always kept us informed! When I would call she would immediately within the next few hours call back. Always had answers and even tried to help us with court issues in other states. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone who is in need or would want to make sure they can be well taken care of.

Kelly
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson helped me with a DUI matter during a very difficult time for my family. She was professional, knowledgable and most all, she cared about me and my goals. I was more than satisfied with the results and she walked me through the case one step at a time. I highly recommend Ms. Dawson.

Dylan
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me in a matter in the Boulder County system. She was responsive and informative from the very first correspondence. Letting me know exactly what she could help with, what she couldn't, and set realistic expectations of an outcome based on previous, similar experiences. Ms. Dawson was also prompt with follow up communications at each juncture of the case (new court dates, expected court notifications, etc.). I would recommend Ms. Dawson for any legal matter in her wheel-house. She is capable, confident and diligent in her work and also has the ability to communicate and explain legal matters to your average lay-person like myself.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me for DUI/traffic matters. She worked extremely hard and was very dedicated to my case. Because of her I was able to keep my driver's license and ultimately keep my job so I could support my family. If not for her representation I don't know where I'd be today. She is a wonderful attorney.

anonymous
March 2, 2018

Claire was outstanding when she represented me on a few situations. She was very kind, understanding and non-judgmental. Her knowledgeable allowed me to get the best service. If you need a great lawyer, call Claire!!!!!

anonymous
December 7, 2016

I am in the midst of a DUI case and hired Claire. She won my case at the DMV, meaning that I get to keep my driver's license!!!! This saves me an incredible amount of time, heartache, money, and worry! This enables me to maintain my employment, attendance of classes, etc. She is an amazing attorney. Truly amazing. Her and I are still in the middle of the court process, but I can sleep easy knowing that she will do the best job possible to resolve the case with the best possible outcome! I highly recommend Claire!

Catherine
June 14, 2016

I couldn't have had a better attorney for my divorce! Claire was very professional and passionate with my case. I hired her with very short notice before my trial and she worked day and night learning the details of what had already taken place. Mine ended up being a very long drawn out case (not by her or my choice) but she stuck with it and kept fighting for my best interests. She was very good at taking the time to explain things to me and made sure I knew what was going on. Her staff was also wonderful in always offering a welcoming face and a helping hand. I would highly reccommend Claire and her staff to anyone I could.

Jeff
November 17, 2015

Ms Dawson was the best attorney I could have found to help me navigate my DUI. She is extremely intelligent and hard working. I was impressed with how quickly she is able to read her environment, assess the personalities involved, process the information available to her and move forward with the best course of action. I was extremely fortunate to have her represent me.

Debbie Belleville
October 27, 2015

Claire was kind, informative, respectful and very pleasant to work with. She provided clear guidance without making us feel like she was simply trying to complete the case. She spent ample time helping us understand our options, explaining legal terms and giving us time to consider our options. She was amazing!

anonymous
October 23, 2015

Claire Dawson jumped in on my case halfway through the legal process. My case was a bit complicated as it involved a few different counties. Claire had strong answers to every single one of my questions. She made me feel very calm and assured when things were still up in the air. I am very very thankful to have had Claire on my case. Everything turned out in my favor and it is definitely thanks to her!

Joseph
May 20, 2015

Great lawyer was very attentive and always kept us informed! When I would call she would immediately within the next few hours call back. Always had answers and even tried to help us with court issues in other states. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone who is in need or would want to make sure they can be well taken care of.

Kelly
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson helped me with a DUI matter during a very difficult time for my family. She was professional, knowledgable and most all, she cared about me and my goals. I was more than satisfied with the results and she walked me through the case one step at a time. I highly recommend Ms. Dawson.

Dylan
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me in a matter in the Boulder County system. She was responsive and informative from the very first correspondence. Letting me know exactly what she could help with, what she couldn't, and set realistic expectations of an outcome based on previous, similar experiences. Ms. Dawson was also prompt with follow up communications at each juncture of the case (new court dates, expected court notifications, etc.). I would recommend Ms. Dawson for any legal matter in her wheel-house. She is capable, confident and diligent in her work and also has the ability to communicate and explain legal matters to your average lay-person like myself.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me for DUI/traffic matters. She worked extremely hard and was very dedicated to my case. Because of her I was able to keep my driver's license and ultimately keep my job so I could support my family. If not for her representation I don't know where I'd be today. She is a wonderful attorney.

anonymous
March 2, 2018

Claire was outstanding when she represented me on a few situations. She was very kind, understanding and non-judgmental. Her knowledgeable allowed me to get the best service. If you need a great lawyer, call Claire!!!!!

anonymous
December 7, 2016

I am in the midst of a DUI case and hired Claire. She won my case at the DMV, meaning that I get to keep my driver's license!!!! This saves me an incredible amount of time, heartache, money, and worry! This enables me to maintain my employment, attendance of classes, etc. She is an amazing attorney. Truly amazing. Her and I are still in the middle of the court process, but I can sleep easy knowing that she will do the best job possible to resolve the case with the best possible outcome! I highly recommend Claire!

Catherine
June 14, 2016

I couldn't have had a better attorney for my divorce! Claire was very professional and passionate with my case. I hired her with very short notice before my trial and she worked day and night learning the details of what had already taken place. Mine ended up being a very long drawn out case (not by her or my choice) but she stuck with it and kept fighting for my best interests. She was very good at taking the time to explain things to me and made sure I knew what was going on. Her staff was also wonderful in always offering a welcoming face and a helping hand. I would highly reccommend Claire and her staff to anyone I could.

Jeff
November 17, 2015

Ms Dawson was the best attorney I could have found to help me navigate my DUI. She is extremely intelligent and hard working. I was impressed with how quickly she is able to read her environment, assess the personalities involved, process the information available to her and move forward with the best course of action. I was extremely fortunate to have her represent me.

Debbie Belleville
October 27, 2015

Claire was kind, informative, respectful and very pleasant to work with. She provided clear guidance without making us feel like she was simply trying to complete the case. She spent ample time helping us understand our options, explaining legal terms and giving us time to consider our options. She was amazing!

anonymous
October 23, 2015

Claire Dawson jumped in on my case halfway through the legal process. My case was a bit complicated as it involved a few different counties. Claire had strong answers to every single one of my questions. She made me feel very calm and assured when things were still up in the air. I am very very thankful to have had Claire on my case. Everything turned out in my favor and it is definitely thanks to her!

Joseph
May 20, 2015

Great lawyer was very attentive and always kept us informed! When I would call she would immediately within the next few hours call back. Always had answers and even tried to help us with court issues in other states. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone who is in need or would want to make sure they can be well taken care of.

Kelly
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson helped me with a DUI matter during a very difficult time for my family. She was professional, knowledgable and most all, she cared about me and my goals. I was more than satisfied with the results and she walked me through the case one step at a time. I highly recommend Ms. Dawson.

Dylan
December 1, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me in a matter in the Boulder County system. She was responsive and informative from the very first correspondence. Letting me know exactly what she could help with, what she couldn't, and set realistic expectations of an outcome based on previous, similar experiences. Ms. Dawson was also prompt with follow up communications at each juncture of the case (new court dates, expected court notifications, etc.). I would recommend Ms. Dawson for any legal matter in her wheel-house. She is capable, confident and diligent in her work and also has the ability to communicate and explain legal matters to your average lay-person like myself.

anonymous
November 6, 2014

Ms. Dawson represented me for DUI/traffic matters. She worked extremely hard and was very dedicated to my case. Because of her I was able to keep my driver's license and ultimately keep my job so I could support my family. If not for her representation I don't know where I'd be today. She is a wonderful attorney.