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Kristine is the Managing Partner at Kristine C. Hanly & Associates, a boutique law firm in Portland, Maine specializing in Criminal and OUI Defense, and Family Law. Kristine and her staff pride themselves on creating custom strategies for every client, and applying their expertise to bring positive outcomes during the most difficult times of their clients' lives.
Prior to focusing on criminal defense, Kristine worked for the Appelete Chief for the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Maine, and in the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office.
Since opening her office, Kristine has leveraged her past experience to provide high quality representation for hundreds of defendants. She ensures that the rights of her clients are upheld through any and all legal proceedings, and that their voices are heard.
In addition to her private practice, Kristine serves as the liason for the Cumberland County adult treatment program, and serves as a retained defense attorney for several local labor groups.
Kristine is joined at Hanly & Associates by attorneys Alison Meyers and Thomas Richard, and paralegal Kristina Joyce.
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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Our case ended up being minor and being thrown out, but since we had never even had so much as a speeding ticket we freaked out and made an appointment with Hanly Law (With Tom). He reassured us that everything would be fine and that he certainly could not take our money to assist us, as our case wou...
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This was my first (and hopefully last) experience with the criminal justice system. Following my arrest, I consulted with a few attorneys regarding my case, and while everyone seemed interested in helping me, I always walked away feeling skeptical. However, my meeting with Kristine was the first wher...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Kristine was the best lawyer I could have asked for. Very compassionate towards my situation and was very good at explaining the process of how the court system works and how it applied to me. I highly recommend her and her staff to anyone in Portland/greater Portland area who needs assistance!
Posted by Jason | July 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Kristine took so much time and effort to get it right on my case. She was level headed about decisions and was knowledgeable about what the law really reads. She was able to guide me through my post divorce child legal matters. She was always available and had a wealth of experience to back her state...
Posted by Gary | April 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was totally expecting jail time and Kristine got the entire case dismissed! She was also very proactive in refunding the unused portion of my retainer. She is professional and honest. Highly recommended if you are in trouble and need a good lawyer. -Gary-
"Kristine is a tireless, caring advocate for all of her clients. I recommend her without hesitation if you are facing the misfortune of a criminal charge."
"Kristine is an excellent lawyer who knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and works hard for her clients."
Criminal defense lawyer
Appeals lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
Family lawyer
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Golden Hammer Award for Service, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland
2009
Pro Bono Service Award, University of Maine School of Law
2016 - Present
Advisory Committee On Rules of Criminal Proceedure, Maine Supreme Judicial Court
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Hanly Law, LLC
2009 - Present
Court Appointed Counsel, Maine Commission on indigent Legal Services
2012 - 2016
Defense Attorney Liason, Cumberland County Adult Treatment Court
2009 - 2009
Student Associate, Cumberland County, Maine, D.A.'S Office
2008 - 2009
Student Assistant, U.S. Attorney's Office
2016 - Present
Maine State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionChair
2015 - Present
United Way of Greater PortlandCommunity Goal Setting Board
2009 - Present
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Dismissed on Day of Trial
Jury Trial: Not Guilty
Reduced Penalty
Charges Dismissed
Jury Trial: Not Guilty
Dismissed on Day of Trial
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Fourth Amendment Protections
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I got a summons to appear in court for class E theft charge. Will the court offer me bail or PR release of I plead not guilty?
17 May 2017
First offence shoplifting in Maine; what to expect?
10 Feb 2011