Claire Elster Westminster
Criminal Lawyer

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.