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Amber Lynn Tucker
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Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced. Those are some of the words that have been used by clients and colleagues to describe Amber L. Tucker.
Amber is a skilled trial attorney, with more than 20 years of litigation experience, who practices in the areas of: criminal defense, family law, personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, and general civil litigation. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and has experience in both prosecution and defense. She has practiced law in Florida and Maine, and has been involved in several high-profile cases. Prior to entering private practice, Amber previously served as a prosecutor for the Maine Attorney General’s Office, specializing in felony drug crimes, and as an Assistant Public Defender in Tampa, Florida, where she represented thousands of individuals in felony and misdemeanor cases. Amber has tried over 60 cases to verdict, more than half of which were jury trials and has litigated numerous evidentiary hearings.
In addition to running her law practice, Amber was an adjunct professor at the University of Maine School of Law between 2023 and 2025 and taught Trial Practice. She was also an adjunct professor of sociology and criminology at the University of New England and has taught seminars in drug law and drug crime investigation to law enforcement officers throughout Maine.
Representative jury trials in which Amber was the lead defense attorney include:
- State v. Torres:
Aggravated Assault (strangulation) - Not Guilty
Domestic Violence Assault - Not Guilty
- State v. Anderson:
Attempted Murder – found guilty of lesser offense of Aggravated Battery
- State v. Gipson:
Aggravated Assault w/Firearm – Not Guilty
Possession of Firearm by Felon – Not Guilty
- State v. Clemmons:
Delivery of Cocaine – Not Guilty
Possession of Cocaine – Not Guilty
Amber is originally from Rhode Island, but grew up in Fryeburg, Maine. She lived in Florida for eleven years before returning to Maine in 2009. Amber enjoys golfing, boating, sunshine, and traveling to Gillette Stadium to watch the New England Patriots.
Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced.
Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced.
Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced.
Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
20 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
15 years
Personal Injury
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Maine for 16 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker, LLC
75 Pearl St., Suite 440, P.O. Box 7542, Portland, ME, 04112
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Posted by David | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top Notch Attorney!!!
Amber recently represented me in a criminal assault case and I have to say her representation was impeccable. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and knowledge of the law is second to none. She took the charges and accusations against me head on and left no stone unturned in bringing out the tr...
Posted by Michele | September 13, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
A great choice
I used Amber through Prepaid Legal (referral). We had to make changes to a divorce decree/custody arrangement. She was very helpful and professional. I enjoyed working with her and trusted her to take good care of me.
Amber Lynn Tucker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Amber many years ago and was impressed with her intellect and dedication to her clients. I continue to be impressed and would refer any client to Amber for representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amber and I worked together for several years at the Public Defender's Office. Over the years, I've had ample opportunity to witness Ms. Tucker in action. She is always well prepared and a great advocate."
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"Excellent attorney. I co-counseled several jury trials with Ms. Tucker and she displayed effective litigation skill in attaining multiple "not guilty" verdicts in her clients' favor."
"Amber is extremely knowledgable in search and seizure jurisprudence. A real asset among the criminal defense bar!"
"I first met Attorney Tucker while in 2006 while I was serving as a state prosecutor and she was serving as an assistant public defender. Attorney Tucker was well respected by judges and opposing counsel. She was always thoroughly prepared for her cases and fought hard for her clients. She is a smart, talented, and aggressive trial attorney. I recommend her without hesitation."
"Amber was a senior trial attorney at my first job out of law school. She is incredibly nice, genuine, and professional. She was always available provide solid advice to new attorneys like myself - and was always right. It's a shame we don't have her down in Florida anymore. You folks up north are lucky to have her!"
"Ms. Tucker is a very warm, caring, and studious lawyer who is known for caring about her clients and their causes, and for being fully prepared for court argument. Her studious presentations to judges and jurors are particularly effective, since she is such a polite and sincere person, that the manner that she delivers her academic arguments is very well received by all. She is a real pleasure to have in the legal profession, and I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amber is an excellent resource in drug cases. She knows the nuances and subtleties of the testing process and the caselaw on search and seizure issues."
"Amber Tucker has strong experience and excellent judgement. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Tucker. She is a dedicated and tireless advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2024
President's Award, Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maine, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Membership Invitation - Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Invitation - Criminal Law "10 Best Attorneys" for Maine, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Invitation - Personal Injury "10 Best Attorneys" for Maine, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers in Maine, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
"10 Best" Attorneys for Client Satisfaction for Maine, Nominee, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Membership Invitation: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Maine, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Maine, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
N/A
Community Service, Public Defender's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, Florida
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker, LLC
2023 - 2024
Adjunct Professor, Maine Law
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Owen Pickus, D.O., Esq. & Associates
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Daniel G. Lilley, P.A.
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Laskoff & Associates
2011 - 2011
Adjunct Professor, University of New England
2009 - 2012
Drug Task Force Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine
2005 - 2009
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida
Associations
2021 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Lawyers, CLE CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Maine Trial Lawyers Association
2012 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Maine State Bar Association
2005 - Present
Florida Bar
2021 - 2023
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Executive CommitteePresident
2019 - 2021
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Executive CommitteePresident-Elect
2018 - 2019
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
2012 - 2015
Androscoggin County Bar Association
2009 - 2012
Junior League of Portland, Maine
2009 - 2012
York County Bar Association
2005 - 2009
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Clemmons
Defendant acquitted of both counts.
State v. Gipson
Defendant acquitted of both counts.
State v. Ibrahim
Defendant acquitted of all counts.
Education
2005
Florida State University College of Law
2002
The University of Tampa
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2024
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Conference - 2024
Making Your Life (and Practice) Easier with Tech
2023
Students for the Sixth Amendment
Fulfilling the VI Amendment in Maine and Beyond
2022
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers CLE
Maine Treatment and Specialty Courts
2018
York County Bar Association CLE
So You Think You Know Drugs - Chain of Custody, Discovery and Field Testing
2012
Tri-County Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parent Association
Distracted Driving
2012
Lisbon High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Distracted Driving
2009
Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office CLE
Demonstrative Aids
Publications
2016
A Practical Guide to Divorce in Maine
The Initial Client Interview and Starting an Action for Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers