Elaine E. Lukic - Lakewood, CO
Attorney at The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lakewood, CO
200 Union Blvd Suite 241 Lakewood, CO 80228
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
28
Years
Experience
Lakewood Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Felony and Misdemeanor
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
Attorney Information
Overview
Former Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Prosecutor; 25 years experience 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, “Interdiction 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, domestic violence/ sex assault, Federal grant under Federal Violence Against Women Act. Experienced in DEA forfeiture cases, felony drug cases.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Criminal Attorney, American Legal Institute, 2016
- Top 10 Criminal Lawyers US, American Legal Institute, 2015
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015
- Top 10 Best Client Satisfaction, DUI, American Institute of DWI Attorneys, 2016
- Top 25 Criminal Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Lead Counsel Award, Lead Counsel 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers 2016
- DWI/DUI conference training, CoPD, 2012,13,14,15,16
- NHSA Instructor, SPST Certification, Lance Platt, Phd & Assoc., 2005
- NHTSA Drug Evaluation Expert DRE Certification, Lance Platt PhD & Assoc., 1999
- Recipient, Federal grant under Federal Violence Against Women Act
- National College for DUI Defense, 2012
- Listed in Who’s Who in Top U.S. Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Listed in 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
- Super Lawyers 2021- 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Elaine E. Lukic
Included on the 2026Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
-
Legal Education
-
University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 2002
L.L.M.
Major: Taxation -
Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan, 1997
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Deans List, Certificate of Merit Award, Trial Workshop
Honors: Certificate of Merit Award, Advanced Trial Workshop
Honors: Moot Court
Honors: Recipient: Book Award, Trial Workshop, December 1996
Honors: Book Award, Advanced Trial Workshop, May 1997 -
Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1998
LL.M.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Securities Regulations and Criminal Procedure
Law Review: Georgetown University Law School, Dissertation, 1997
Law Review: "Money Laundering in the Securities Industry," Georgetown Law School thesis, 1998
-
University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Owner
Published Works
Articles
-
Author: "Interdiction and U.S. Drug Policy in International Marijuana Cases." Exhaustive and successful criminal trial experience, reverse/sentences, Georgetown University Law School, May 1998
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2015
- Colorado, 1998
- New York, 2007
- Pennsylvania, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Palm Beach County Florida Association of Women Lawyers
- Florida Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Teen Challenge 180 Rehabilitation Board of Directors
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Colorado Alternative Defense Counsel
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- Jefferson County Bar Association
- Continental Divide Bar Association
- Eastern Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Photo
Contact
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.