$ 150-250 per hour
also known as Law Offices of Peter J. Cyr, Peter Cyr
Attorney Peter J. Cyr grew up in Central Maine and attended Piscataquis Community High School. He graduated in 1989.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Providence College in 1993, Attorney Cyr helped disadvantaged kids stay in school in Austin, Texas as a Vista Volunteer.
Peter graduated cum laude from the Maine School of Law in 2000 where he received the University of Maine Alumni Association Award for academic excellence in written and oral communication skills.
As a practicing attorney, Peter J. Cyr focuses on litigation in the State of Maine and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Peter's vast experience as a trial attorney and his knowledge of court proceedings are a great asset to his clients.
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26 years
26 years
26 years
26 years
$ 150-250 per hour
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Acquired: 2001
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State: Maine
Acquired: 2000
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85 Brackett St, Portland, ME, 04102-3810
31 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Not for family court
I would definitely choose somebody different to navigate the family court system he’s a good attorney just probably not for family court.
Posted by Barry | April 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Heather
Heather o leary listened to the details of my complicated situation and understood exactly what I was looking to accomplish. She then hit the books and found the case law that many didn't think applied. She was right and the case went the way I was hoping she is a real gem of a person and can't th...
Posted by Mary | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Personable. I am so glad he handled my case!
I am very grateful to have found Peter to handle my divorce case. He is stellar at negotiating and step-by-step walked me through the process, including jurisdiction issues and selling marital property. He has taken care of everything with great knowledge, aggressively and sincerely had my best inte...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional, excellent communication
We retained Peter to assist my husband with a Modification of Child Visitation; he was wanting more time with his daughters as they grew up and co-parenting was becoming strained, at best. He spoke to us right away, advised us what he could do to help, his realistic expectations, our expectations, a ...
Posted by robert | May 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Looking for Justice-look no further
This is not only a recommendation. This is a thank you for doing a great job on our son's case in getting the charges reduced. Mr. Cyr and his staff listened and understood our son's situation. Peter had the expertise to demonstrate to the court that the charges were more severe than the actual c...
"I have known Pete for years and worked with him in in defending two Homicide cases at trial. Pete is a skilled trial attorney and dedicated to criminal defense."
"I endorse Attorney Cyr. Peter is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, which enables him to achieve great results for his clients."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Peter J. Cyr
2011 - Present
United States District Court of the State of MassachusettsMember
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the First CircuitMember
2001 - Present
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal ServicesMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MaineMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
2017
A Divorce Attorney's Guide to Social Media, Email, and Smartphone Evidence Seminar
2016
The Advanced Issues in Divorce and Family Law Seminar
2015
Maine Criminal Defense Strategies
2011
Criminal Litigation from A to Z
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