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Hunter J. Tzovarras

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  • Bangor, ME
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Hunter

Hunter J. Tzovarras is an experienced criminal defense and trial lawyer representing people in the Bangor courts, and throughout eastern and northern Maine. Hunter helps Maine people, and its visitors, accused of a crime, denied their civil rights, or seriously injured by others. He has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from homicide and serious felonies to operating under the influence (OUI/DUI/DWI). Hunter is prepared and ready to handle all criminal matters from the most serious felonies to misdemeanors and driving charges.


In addition to his criminal defense work, Hunter’s practice focuses on protecting the rights of people denied their civil rights by law enforcement or other state and government actors, including police misconduct, excessive force, and wrongful death cases, and helping people seriously injured in car, bike and motor vehicle accidents, distracted drivers, premise liability and other negligence claims.

Hunter served two years as the President of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and named as a top-rated Maine criminal defense lawyer by Super Lawyers.

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Practice areas

Personal injuryCivil rightsCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 70%

    Hunter helps Maine people, and its visitors, accused of a crime. He has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from homicide and serious felonies to operating under the influence (OUI / DUI / DWI) and every charge in between.

  2. Civil rights: 20%

    Hunter’s practice focuses on protecting the rights of people denied their civil rights by law enforcement or other state and government actors, including excessive force and police shooting cases, false arrest, and other police misconduct.

  3. Personal injury: 10%

    Hunter helps people seriously injured by others, including car, bike and motor vehicle accidents, distracted drivers, premise liability, slip and fall, and other negligence claims.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Hunter J. Tzovarras Esq.

88 Hammond Street
Bangor, ME, 04401

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MEActive200910/29/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
MemberLitigation Counsel of America2018
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerThe Law Office of Hunter J. Tzovarras2009 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresidentN/A
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMemberN/A
National Police Accountability ProjectMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
27 J. Legal Med. 395 (2006)2005-2006 National Health Law Moot Court Competition: Best Brief2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Quinnipiac University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
University of MaineBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Maine Indigent Legal ServicesPost-Conviction Review2017
Maine Commision of Indigent Legal Services Advanced Criminal TrainingFifth Amendment Rights2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State of Maine v. Jason TrickettNot Guilty Verdict on Manslaughter Charge.
State v. Zachary CarrMurder conviction vacated.
Estate of Michael Curtis v. Jon BrownSix Figure Settlement Reached

Reviews

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Recent Client

5.0 stars

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Hunter is a great attorney. His response back to me was great and any questions were answered. I would definitely recommend him to others.
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Recent client

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Hunter did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish. It was a very stressful time in my life and he took control of the process and got a successful result in the end.
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Hunter is and Outstanding Defense Attorney

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Hunter is not only skilled and highly effective in developing and mounting legal defense, but is considerate and empathetic toward his clients and will take the time to ensure you're (a) aware of the process and can make informed decisions (b) have a realistic view of all possible outcomes. I recommend Hunter with no hesitation whatsoever.
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Compassionate and Experienced

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Hunter Tzovarras was so knowledgeable and respectful in handling my OUI case. I was sincerely afraid and depressed with the prospects before me, and the entire time. Hunter was efficient with his time, clear in his approach and process, superhuman in his responsiveness, transparent in his cost, and warm in his bedside manner. I’m so thankful that I hired Hunter to represent me and you will be too.
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Listens and advocates

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Hunter understands your personal circumstances, and weaves it into his advocacy. He knows the law intimately and protects his client while demonstrating courteous and professional conduct with all parties. Hunter is a great lawyer.
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Defending the falsely accused

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I was falsely accused of several horrible crimes, arrested and charged by the state with no evidence other than conspiring testimony to support the charges. Hunter Tzovzarras was able to point out the facts to a jury and show that the testimony of the states witnesses was nothing more than a rehearsed conspiracy, orchestrated by the District Attorneys office, and the County Sheriffs lead detective.
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Criminal Defense Client

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Hunter was able to resolve my case quickly and effectively. He answered all my questions, was knowledgeable about the law, and confident and comfortable in the courtroom.
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Case dismissed.

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Great experience with Hunter. As someone who doesn’t know the ropes of the court of law; I made a stupid decision and found myself between a rock and a hard place to somehow be sure that what I was accused of did not end up on my record. Hunter made sure I had his help all the way to the end- case dismissed.
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Lawyer Jeremy Pratt

Jeremy Pratt, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Hunter is a skilled knowledgeable attorney. His abilities are second to none.

Lawyer Logan E. Perkins

Logan Perkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Hunter is a smart, hard-working, and personable attorney. He manages both a sense of humor and an astonishing work ethic, a rare and valuable combination.

Lawyer Jeremy Pratt

Jeremy Pratt, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Hunter is a skilled knowledgeable attorney. His abilities are second to none.

Lawyer Logan E. Perkins

Logan Perkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Hunter is a smart, hard-working, and personable attorney. He manages both a sense of humor and an astonishing work ethic, a rare and valuable combination.

Lawyer Zachary William Brandmeir

Zachary Brandmeir, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

It's been no secret that Hunter Tzovarras is one of the best criminal lawyers in the State of Maine. I have worked with him side by side and literally been wowed at the issues he digs up just looking at a witness statement or police report. I still marvel over two cross-examinations I watched him do on a murder trial we had together. I had seen the witness statements and reports. I watched him tear apart a lay witness mostly by listening to responses and using his instincts. It was incredible. He is one of the first attorneys I go to with any questions I might have about appeals, criminal law, trial strategy, or sentencing issues. Not only does he do an excellent job, it is clear that he cares and takes interest in what he is doing. He is one of the few I've met in the profession that genuinely shows interest at discussing stories, trial practice books, and methods of witness examination and closing arguments. I give him the highest endorsement I can give.

Lawyer Harris A. Mattson

Harris Mattson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Hunter has a very strong work ethic and routinely handles complex and challenging cases in which he often obtains impressive results. Hunter is an ambitious criminal defense and civil rights attorney who can be trusted to oppose the State with a thorough and methodical approach. He is a confident and persuasive courtroom advocate who I would trust with any high stakes criminal defense or civil rights matter.

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  • Hourly Rates $225-$225/hour
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