Christopher P. McGuire, Esq. was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995. He is a graduate of St. John’s Law School, and Cortland College, where he received his B.A. degree in political science and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. In 1987, Mr. McGuire spent a semester studying and teaching in Beijing, China, and became semi-fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In addition, he was a Junior Writer Editor for the U.S. Department of State, and assisted then Assistant Secretary of State Charles Redman during the Reagan/ Gorbachev summit. Mr. McGuire worked as a Congressional Aide and Political Consultant to Congressman Thomas J. Downey from 1989 until 1992, and coordinated all of Mr. Downey’s Congressional and campaign events during that time. In addition, he assisted small businesses and addressed constituent concerns for Mr. Downey, and organized campaign activities and devised campaign strategies. From 1996 through 2000, he served as Patchogue Village Prosecutor, where he prosecuted all Village Code Violations for the Incorporated Village of Patchogue. In addition, his work included training code enforcement officers on the preparation of accusatory instruments, motion practice, trials, and appellate work. From 1995 until date, Mr. McGuire has been operating a law practice in Central Islip, New York, focusing on criminal and traffic matters. The firm also handles personal injury claims, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant disputes, and other general practice areas.Mr. McGuire was elected 3 times and served as the Patchogue Village Judge from 2002 - 2014.