About Neal
Biography
I began my practice working as an assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts writing appeals in murder and other felony cases. I then moved back to Maine and interned at the York County District Attorney's office in Maine. Following that, I went into private practice, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. I was a defense attorney in the longest crminal trial in Maine federal court history and was counsel in US v. FanFan, a recent US Supreme Court Case, which changed federal sentencing laws.
I have been president of the Porsche Club of Maine and race car instructor, and have also raced, and currently own several motorcycles. I sail and race my sailboat, and have surfed in Hawaii and Central America.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
45 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-35%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Maine for 45 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1980
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Licensed in Massachusetts for 46 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1979
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
Law Offices of Neal L. Weinstein
Fax
32 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064
nweinstein.com/Neal L. Weinstein's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Neal L Weinstein
I admire Mr. Weinstein's expertise in answering questions. I have been trying to find an appropriate answer for some time now and he explained it easily and very well. I am very grateful. Thank you, Mr. Weinstein.
Posted by David | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This is the lawyer you want
I hired Neil Weinstein to respond to a motion. He met with me for a period of 25 minutes. In that short meeting he was able to retain everything, then respond to the motion to weeks later as if he lived with me or the damages happened to him as well. He is the lawyer that you want money well spent.
Posted by Heather | July 27, 2011
Attorney criminal law
I appreciate the clear thorough and knowledgeable response to my question. I also appreciate how Mr. Weinstein wanted more clarificYion to my question so as I can be directed and informed properly in my situation. He seems to genuinely care. Thank you very much. Very very helpful to me!
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2009
outstanding lawyer
Mr. Weinstein was polite, intelligent, well educated in the law, and extremely effective in representing me in both criminal matters and civil business litigation. His fees were very reasonable based upon the results he achieved, and what other lawyers requested for representing me.
Neal L. Weinstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Neal is an excellent lawyer. He has expertise in areas of Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law. It has been my experience seeing him at work that he not only gets the job done, but does it with zeal. He is well known around the court house as a lawyer who cares for his clients and argues their case zealously. As a long time resident of his community he has many contacts in the legal profession. As such he has a good working relationship with such people as the DA. That relationship works out well for his clients in orchestrating a plea or more favorable legal decision when the case is not ripe for trial. However, Neal will be the first lawyer to go to court when the case calls for a trial and he usually wins."
Real estate lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Reciprocal - Public Reprimand/Admonishment issued in MA, 2004
updated on 03/18/2013This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Massachusetts.
“This is the same Maine reprimand”
Reprimand issued in ME, 2004
updated on 04/22/2014A 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.
Honors
2023
Katahdin Counsel Award, Maine Bar Foundation
2017
Katahdin Counsel Award, Maine State Bar Association
Work Experience
1984 - 2023
Clerk, District Attorney Offices
1979 - 1980
Assistant District Attorney, York County District Attorney
1978 - 1979
intern attorney, Middlesex County District Attorney
Associations
Sample of Legal Cases
Judgment for Defendant
Judgment for Plaintiff
Education
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2024
2024 MACDL Annual Conference
2023
The Ethics Of Legal Marketing On The Information Superhighway
2023
Tips For Ethical Billing
2023
Estate and Charitable Gift Institute
2023
Crime Scene Reconstruction Essentials: Setting The Scene
2023
MACDL Annual Conference
2023
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2022
2023 Estate & Charitable Gift Planning Institute
2022
The Rise Of AI In The Legal Profession: Lawyers Brace For Impact
2016
High Tech
2014
Jury Instructions and Jury Arguments
2014
Cross Examinations
2012
Paralegal Course
2006
DUI, criminal law
Languages
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Neal earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
What are our rights in this situation?
18 Aug 2022
Are service dogs in training considered assistance animals under the fair housing act?
09 Dec 2021
Can a cop legally make my friend and her other friend pull down their pants on the side of the Interstate 95?
04 Dec 2021