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 21 - 25 of 33 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely Recommended

It has been quite a year since I first contacted Attorney John Simpson for help with my deteriorating marital situation. I had just initiated a cooling off period with my ex-wife and while I hoped at that time to keep the marriage intact, I knew that this would only be possible if my financial futu...re would be protected. I asked John for advice, and his suggestion of a post nuptial agreement gave me the time that I needed and protected me financially while I figured out what to do next. A while later, when I surrendered to the inevitable, John helped me to navigate the divorce process by writing a settlement agreement that was fair and that would stand the test of time. While he offered to handle the entire process, I appreciate that he also gave me the option of doing some of the basic and routine paperwork and court filing myself so that his fee would be as low as possible, while still being at my side as my ex-wife and I were in court. Most importantly, when the inevitable unexpected curve ball came my way, the settlement agreement indeed proved to be iron clad. John's response to this most recent crisis was immediate and his advice was once again right on point. John actually designed a full, final and absolute release that completely deflected this curve ball in a way that was very financially advantageous to me. In brief, John consistently listened to my concerns, promptly answered my questions, proposed solutions that protected my interests for every issue that I encountered, and his fees exceeded my expectations for being fair and reasonable. I highly recommend John Simpson to anyone who needs a good lawyer and I would ask him to represent me in the future without reservation or hesitation.

Posted by Jaime | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

*Help me get primary custody of my 3 children*

Attorney John Simpson helped me to get primary custody of my three children. John Simpson was a compassionate and dedicated advocate for me in complex court proceedings that dragged on for a year. I highly recommend John to any parent involved in a divorce, child custody or child support case. Wh...en my case began I was working with another attorney but I did not feel that he was supportive or advocating enough on my behalf. So, after having a friend recommend him, I contacted attorney John Simpson to asked him to be my lawyer and I was very satisfied with how he advised, supported and advocated for me.

Posted by Cody | October 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Shining Beacon of Justice

Two years ago John was a lawyer of the day for me in a criminal matter. He has since represented me in criminal, civil, and family court. He went up against the district attorney, the attorney general, and a very pricey well know lawyer and won every case. He is currently representing my family in a ...real estate matter. He's always easy to get a hold of and I can talk directly to him instead of leaving a message with a secretary and waiting to hear back. He is very down to earth, and well versed in many different parts of the law. He is great at looking at things from the other parties perspective and seeing what is necessary to win a case. He helped me look at situations calmly and rationally in a time where it seemed like everything was going wrong. His honest approach is one of the reasons our family keeps coming back to him. I can't say enough good things about this man.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Efficient!

John has been there every step of the way through my divorce. Every minute has been used extremely well. He is actually a good person, and he helped me avoid unnecessary legal fees!

Posted by Karen | August 28, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

John P. Simpson

I have now had the good fortune to work with Attorney Simpson on two cases. The first case was an appeal of a divorce judgment to the Maine Supreme Court. The second case was a child custody matter. I can attest that Attorney Simpson has excellent courtroom and trial skills and a deep knowledge of... the law. Attorney Simpson is very patient and compassionate. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and gave good advice. If you are looking for representation in a challenging legal matter, you should call Attorney Simpson.

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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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