John P. Simpson

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John P. Simpson

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cumberland Foreside, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

5 Island View Dr, Cumberland Foreside, ME

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About John

Biography

Do you need an experienced lawyer? Attorney Simpson will work with you to get the results you want.

Attorney Simpson's extensive business experience can help you solve legal challenges and prosper.

Are you facing criminal charges? Attorney Simpson can help you get out of trouble.

Attorney Simpson specializes in challenging cases and can get the results you want.

Attorney Simpson specializes in challenging cases and can get the results you want.

Attorney Simpson specializes in challenging cases and can get the results you want.

Do you need an experienced lawyer? Attorney Simpson will work with you to get the results you want.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

14 years | 30 cases

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Protection Orders (PFA's), Child Custody, Guardianships, Guardian Ad Litem

14 years | 30 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Complex and High Net Worth Cases, Nuptial Agreements, Alimony

14 years | 25 cases

20%
Business 15%

Business Contracts, Real Estate Transactions, Purchases and Sales of Businesses

17 years | 7 cases

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Appeals 5%

18 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2018 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 13 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

John Simpson, Attorney At Law

5 Island View Dr, Cumberland Foreside, ME, 04110

simpsonlaw.me/

Online Presence

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John P. Simpson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews

Posted by KAREN | December 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

My abusive ex-husband put all our assets in his name and (without my permission) gave our house to his daughter. When I asked for a divorce, his lawyer told me I would get nothing. For a while, it looked like I might end up homeless and penny-less. Thankfully, I found a smart attorney. Attorney John ...Simpson did some research and discovered the deed to our house was not properly transferred, and that the house actually belonged to me. As a result, my ex-husband quickly agreed to pay me a substantial sum of money. I highly recommend that you call John Simpson if you need a lawyer. He is compassionate, honest and patient … and a really good negotiator too. John was very professional and helped me in every way a lawyer good! We won the the case do to his diligence and perseverance . I am very proud to be his client and you will not go wrong with person!! He is kind and very patient and new exactly what he was doing!! I was blessed to have him on my side!!!

Posted by Kevin | October 24, 2018

Mr. Simpson should be your first call.

I talked with Mr. Simpson about my case as a consult and he went the extra mile for me. After hearing all the pertinent facts he guided me to the best solution. He helped me keep my case alive when all seemed lost. I am extremely grateful he used his expertise to help me. Save yourself some time ...and call Mr. Simpson first.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2018

Free insightful consultation

He spoke to me for 45 minutes and diligently walked me through my available options without ever asking me to pay a fee or commit to anything. Mr. Simpson seems to be a great communicator and genuine individual. I am glad I spoke to him, I feel like many people can benefit from his wisdom.

Posted by Stephen | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent job in family matters.

Attorney John Simpson represented me in a very difficult divorce. The first thing my ex-wife did was file a bogus PFA (protection from abuse) complaint. She and her lawyer were on a mission to take away all my money and my children too, but thankfully Attorney Simpson had my back. John got the PFA... dropped. Then John showed the judge that my ex-wife’s financial demands were unreasonable. In the end, I walked away with the better deal. Thanks to John, I got to keep the house and, more importantly, my children live with me. I highly recommend that you call Attorney Simpson if you ever find yourself dealing with a PFA or you need a good divorce and child custody lawyer.

Posted by Nicholas | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Superb attorney!

Attorney John Simpson helped me regain custody of my two children. I was teaching in China when my sister attempted to grab custody of my children by filing an emergency guardianship case in probate court. As a result, I had to quit my job immediately and fly back to the United States. When I arri...ved in Maine my sister insisted that my children stay living with her and filed a protection from abuse complaint (PFA) against me, making numerous untrue allegations. Attorney Simpson represented me at the PFA hearing and convinced the judge to order my sister to return my children. My children and I then went to Georgia to live. That wasn’t the end of our troubles, however. My sister and her attorney relentlessly pursued the guardianship case for six more months. Attorney Simpson fought back though and eventually got that case dismissed too. As well as being a strong advocate, an excellent negotiator and skilled trial lawyer, John is a genuinely upstanding person. I highly recommend Attorney Simpson to anyone involved in a challenging case, and I am grateful to have met him.

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John P. Simpson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mingli Chen

Federal crime lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had an opportunity working together with Mr. Simpson on a case before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, when jointly representing a same client. Throughout the process, Mr. Simpson always showed his responsibility on the case, including meeting up with the adversary, attending the case strategy discussions, showing up on time at the Court Room for arguments. Mr. Simpson demonstrated his care of client's best legal interests and he is a good listener. Mr. Simpson is one of the best picks when looking for a representing attorney."

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Tiffany Bond

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John works diligently on his cases. The passion he brings to law is one of the reasons I send him clients when I am unable to take on the work. He is responsive, has a quick wit and dedicated to his matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Sunshine Award, Maine Freedom of Information Coalition

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Simpson Law

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Law Office of Thaddeus Day

2008 - 2014

General Counsel, MacImage of Maine LLC

1996 - 2014

President, MacImage of Maine LLC

1996 - 1996

Associate, Perkins Coie

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

Associations

2018 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Maine

Member

2018 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute

Member

2016 - Present

Maine Association of Mediators

Member

2013 - Present

MSAD #51 Board of Directors

Director

2012 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

MSAD #51 Board of Directors

Chair, Legal Policy Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Jablonski v. Renison

Maine Supreme Court Denied Appeal

MacImage of Maine v. Androscoggin County, et al.

Won Injunction Granting Access to Records

MacImage of Maine v. Hancock County

Won Injunction Granting Access to Records

MacImage of Maine v. Hancock County

Won $75,000 Breach of Contract Judgment

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Education

1996

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Duke University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1982

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Testimony at the Judiciary Committee

Family Law - Shared Primary Residency

2010

Real Estate Institute

Online Title Research

2004

CLE Seminar for Lawyers

Advanced Land Records In Maine

Languages

English

Activity

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