Amy B. McGarry

Amy B. McGarry

3.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kennebunk, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business

57 Portland Road, Suite 8, Kennebunk, ME

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006
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About Amy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Misdemeanors and felonies throughout Maine, including OUI, assault (including Domestic Violence Assaults), theft, burglary, forgery, all drug related charges (possession to trafficking)

32 years

50%
Family 40%

Divorce, separation, child contact and residency (including change of school), Protection from Abuse and Harassment (plaintiff and defendant), spousal support, prenups, child support

32 years

40%
Business 10%

Small business formation, contract review

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 26 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1999

Active

Licensed in Maine for 31 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1994

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

McGarry Law Offices, P.A.

57 Portland Road, Suite 8, Kennebunk, ME, 04043

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Amy B. McGarry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family

Posted by K.V. | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Always Helpful, Always Brilliant!

Amy helped me with a long term family case for guardianship. She was so helpful toward me and my family and also honest which is hard to come by in a lawyer these days. Thank you again, You rock and are the best!

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Amy B. McGarry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Bond

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy was so very helpful in picking up a case when I had a scheduling conflict. She achieved good results for the client, was swift to respond and a delight to work with."

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Chris Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Amy for 7 years, and during that time I have become very impressed with Amy as a zealous advocate for her criminal defense clients. Not one to back down from the State, her dogged determination has served her clients well both outside and inside the Court room. Keep it up Amy!"

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Tiffany Bond

Family lawyer

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Chris Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Reciprocal - Public Reprimand/Admonishment issued in MA, 2006

updated on 03/18/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Massachusetts.

Reprimand issued in ME, 2003

updated on 10/01/2015

A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Amy’s comment:

“A representation was made by me to a court that should not have been made. However, the Board also stated "The panel is convinced of Ms. McGarry's diligence, her devotion to her clients and her fundamental good faith." My lesson was learned and my diligence and devotion have only gotten stronger.”

Honors

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, McGarry Law Offices, P.A

Associations

Maine State Bar Association

Member

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Federal Bar Association

Member

New Hampshire Federal Bar

Member

Maine Federal Bar

Member

Education

N/A

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Bates College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Criminal Law for Paralegals

Criminal Law

2013

Criminal Law for Paralegals

Criminal Law

Languages

English

Activity

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