Zachary William Brandmeir

Zachary William Brandmeir

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bangor, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals

108 State Street, Suite 2C, Bangor, ME

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 36%

16 years

36%
Appeals 3%

15 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 18 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brandmeir Law P.A.

108 State Street, Suite 2C, Bangor, ME, 04401

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Zachary William Brandmeir's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Client

Eight years ago during a difficult time in my life.I made a bad decision which resulted in me pleaing guilty to 2 Misdemeanour Charges.Recently I was unfairly charged with a crime and because of those other charges from years ago it would make this recent charge a Felony charge if convicted.I was inn...ocent and refused to plead guilty and wanted to go to trial.I started out w/a lawyer who took my case. A lawyer doesn't have to believe you to defend you but I wanted and needed someone to believe in me and fight for my innocence.I asked this first lawyer if they thought we would win in a jury trial and they looked at me and said NO they honestly thought if we took it to trial that we would not win and thought that the Plea offered by the prosecution was very fair.I refused to plead guilty to something I was not guilty of doing so I went on to find someone who would "fight" for me.I looked for hours online to find a lawyer who had experience in trial...Well..I found him.After looking over my case he looked at me with confidence and said he felt we had a strong case and although he couldn't guarantee a " Not Guilty" verdict he would guaranty he would do everything he could to fight in court for me and it was the first time since being charged that I had some hope.Zach immediately jumped in and planned my defense.I was impressed because he had a defense ready for every situation that might arise in court.He thoroughly explained everything to me and even had me prepare mentally for a guilty verdict and let me know he had a plan in place for that also.The day of the trial Zach went in very prepared and presented a very strong defense and the jury came back with a "Not Guilty" verdict.I went in facing a "Felony Charge" and came out " Not Guilty".If I had not found Zach Brandmeir.I could be sitting in jail with a Felony Charge that would have an affect on everything in my life for the rest of my life. I can't thank-you enough Zach.You have genuine compassion to defend both the guilty and the innocent each case unique in its own.What I saw in Court that day was Confidence,Knowledge,Compassion and Determination.I saw something that just came Natural to you and that is to DEFEND

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Zachary William Brandmeir's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Laverdiere

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in town. He is well known for zealously representing his clients."

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Logan Perkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40 (Maine), National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40 (Maine), National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40 (Maine), The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Maine), The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Katahdin Counsel Recognition Award, Maine Supreme Judicial Court

2012

Katahdin Counsel Recognition Award, Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Brandmeir Law P.A.

Associations

Maine State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Maine Criminal Defense

2013 - 2016

Penobscot County Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. George L. - OUI - Not Guilty Jury Trial Verdict

Not Guilty Jury Verdict.

State of Maine v. Kristen D. - PENCD-CR-2012-05056

Not Guilty Jury Verdict on All Charges

State of Maine v. Albe L. - AUGSC-CR-2012-00542

Not Guilty Jury Verdict on All Charges

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Education

2007

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Maine

MS - Master of Science

2003

University of Maine

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Roles of Prosecutor and Defense Counselor on the Healing to Wellness Court Team

Defense Counsel's Role in Wellness Courts

2014

Involuntary Commitment Training

Defense Counsel's Role in Involuntary Commitment Hearings

2011

2011 Mediator Training

Foreclosure Mediator Best Practices

Publications

2010

The Tax Adviser (AICPA) The Road to Transparency

2010

The Tax Adviser (AICPA) Reporting Uncertain Tax Positions to the IRS

2009

The Tax Adviser (AICPA) Navigating Secs. 743 and 734 in the Current Economy

Languages

English

Activity

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