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Acquired: 2003
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2000
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6 Willow Lane, Fryeburg, ME, 04037
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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
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
2013 - Present
Oxford County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Oxford County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Maine State Bar Association, Board of Governors CommitteeDistrict Governor
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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