A Former Prosecutor Committed To Clients’ Rights. Defense lawyer Elaine Lukic helps people from all walks of life challenge criminal charges and protect their freedoms. Having worked on the other side as a prosecutor, she knows what it takes to mount a strong defense. She draws on 25-plus years of experience to navigate the criminal justice system in a way that protects clients’ rights above all. Ms. Lukic understands how to present the whole picture, casting her clients in a more human light to illuminate that defendants in criminal cases are people, not numbers. This approach, along with other effective strategies, helped her secure numerous positive outcomes for clients.