Shelley P Carter

Shelley P Carter

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fryeburg, ME
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence

6 Willow Lane, Fryeburg, ME

About Shelley

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Shelley helps you navigate emotional and difficult legal issues in all aspects of divorce and separation. Every case is fact specific and she delivers excellent personalized counsel to help you with her dependable, honest tenacity.

26 years

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

If you are charged with a crime in Maine, you need an effective criminal defense attorney. Otherwise you are at the mercy of an impersonal and unpredictable justice system. Shelley can help you navigate the system with dependable, honest tenacity.

26 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

As an experienced criminal defense and family law attorney, Shelley is uniquely positioned to help you navigate both systems with dependable, honest tenacity.

26 years

20%
Family 20%

Shelley helps you navigate emotional and difficult legal issues in all aspects of custody, paternity and child support. Every case is fact specific and she delivers excellent personalized counsel to help you with her dependable, honest tenacity.

26 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 22 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA

6 Willow Lane, Fryeburg, ME, 04037

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Shelley P Carter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Shelley Carter represented me during a very difficult time recently. I went through a divorce and her knowledge of the law along with her compassion made the process much easier. She was patient in explaining the procedures to me and always seemed to know when I needed emotional support in addition... to understanding the legalities of the law. She was consistently available and responded in an appropriate amount of time. I highly recommend her if you are in need of legal services.

Posted by Geoff | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce settlement

I had the privilege of working with Shelly Carter during one of the most challenging times in my life—my divorce after 28 years of marriage. From the very first consultation, I felt heard, supported, and truly cared for. Shelly demonstrated an incredible level of professionalism, knowledge, and compa...ssion throughout the entire process. Divorce can be emotionally and mentally draining, especially after being married for so long, but Shelly made sure that I fully understood my rights, the legal steps involved, and my options. They navigated every aspect of the case with confidence and integrity, always keeping my best interests at heart. Shelly was responsive, attentive to detail, and consistently kept me updated on the progress of my case. Thanks to their expertise, I felt empowered to make informed decisions, and the outcome of my divorce was fair and satisfactory. I cannot recommend Shelly Carter highly enough for anyone going through a difficult divorce. Their skill and empathy were invaluable to me, and I am truly grateful for their support during such a difficult time. If you’re looking for a lawyer who is not only an expert in family law but also genuinely cares about their clients, Shelly is the one you want by your side.

Posted by Hunter | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Shelley P. Carter is the attorney you need

Shelley was absolutely phenomenal from the first consultation I had with her. The efforts she went to in order help me with my case have allowed me to have a second chance. Without the counsel she provided me I would have had little to no clue what steps to take in order to fulfill all of my duties. ...Any questions I had she was there to answer swiftly and thoroughly. At my lowest point, she was there for me and helped me get my life back on track. I will forever be grateful to her, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.

Posted by Ian | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Divorce is never a direction you plan for, I know I didn’t. Shelley helped me to find direction in a time that my whole world was changing. She helped to guide and give me options. Pushing when I needed to take a step and giving me space when I needed to process. My divorce was taken care of quic...kly and with as much grace as could be found. Thank you Shelley for listening, guiding, and seeing me as a person through this experience.

Posted by Katelyn | August 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

The first time I went to meet with Shelley I was terrified but from the moment I walked through her door she made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Shelley represented me through a high conflict divorce. Shelley is extremely professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and compassionate. She always res...ponded to any questions I had day or night and made sure I understood all processes of my divorce proceedings. I could not have made it through this difficult time without her representation. By the end of my divorce I was stronger individual and I owe most of that to her! Thank you Shelley!

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Shelley P Carter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Govan

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known of Attorney Carter for a few years, but did not have a case with her until last year. She certainly was a good advocate for her client and worked hard for his benefit. She was on top things and I would highly recommend her in any family/divorce related matter."

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Timothy Zerillo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley Carter is top-notch. She has an unwavering commitment to the well-being of her clients. She is talented in the courtroom, and approaches her cases with a combination of creativity and passion."

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Timothy Robbins

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley is a hard working advocate for her clients. I have worked with her on a few occasions and have found that while we may disagree on things, she is not disagreeable. Shelley looks for solutions to problems, rather than creating them! Good lawyering includes the ability to resolve cases. Shelley knows how this is done, in the best interests of her clients."

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Glen Niemy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on several cases in which Ms. Carter was the opposing counsel. I have always found her to be a very staunch and dedicated advocate for her client. She is always prepared and organized, with a good grasp of the law. She also is very sensitive to her clients' personal situations and their needs during the up and down course of a litigation. While Ms. Carter is very capable in a court room, she is also able to mediate a just and fair solution to an individual case. This is extremely important in domestic relations cases, especially where children are involved. I have also seen Ms. Carter's work in criminal matters. She is very adept in these matters as well. She knows the law, knows the District attorneys, and knows the best way to achieve the best result for her clients. In the past, my family has sought Ms. Carter's advice in certain sensitive matters. We have found her counsel to be sound and practical."

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Michael Friedman

General practice lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelley is a competent, attentive attorney who has well served the Western Maine community for over a decade. I highly recommend her in all my referrals to her law firm."

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Amy Robidas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Carter. Shelly is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, which enables her to achieve great results for her clients."

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Matthew Govan

Family lawyer

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Timothy Zerillo

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2017

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2016

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2015

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2014

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2013

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

2012

Katahdin Counsel, Maine Supreme Judicial Court's Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President/Attorney, Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA

2004 - 2008

President, Friedman & Carter, P.A.

2003 - 2004

Associate, Hastings Law Office, P.A.

2003 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Battered Women's Project

2000 - 2003

Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Oxford County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Oxford County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Maine State Bar Association, Board of Governors Committee

District Governor

Education

2000

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Virginia Commonwealth University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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