Jessica A. Demers

Jessica A. Demers

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Litigation

PO Box 10537, 75 Pearl Street, Portland, ME

About Jessica

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Divorce, Parental Rights and Responsibilities, and all Post-Judgment Motions

22 years | 500 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 25%

22 years | 130 cases

25%
Litigation 15%

22 years | 50 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 21 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2004

Active

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Location

Jessica A Demers LLC

PO Box 10537, 75 Pearl Street, Portland, ME, 04104

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Jessica A. Demers's Reviews

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Posted by sfbreacher | January 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

divorce, custody, and finance

Jess has represented me for nearly five years. I followed her from her prior practice and have been nothing but pleased by her performance. My case is/was stretching between three different states and law firms. She consolidated all the needed information and prepared on a time limited schedule an...d provided great results.

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Jessica A. Demers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Govan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Nielsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jess is an amazing advocate in in the Courtroom. Put your trust in her, she gets results!"

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William Bly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chris Nielsen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award (Cumberland Legal Aid), University of Maine School of Law

2004

Gignoux Award for Appellate Advocacy, University of Maine School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Jessica A Demers, LLC

2012 - 2014

Partner, Demers Ketchum LLC

2004 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Bourque & Clegg, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Sweetser

Board Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Maine Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Robertson v. Gerakaris

Judgment Affirmed

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Education

2004

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Converse College

MA - Masters

1998

Ursinus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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