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Licensed in Maine for 41 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1984
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Edmund R. Folsom's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Excellent consultation
Ed is very helpful and knowledgeable of the various laws and statutes in Maine.
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Very Caring
Mr. Folsom treated me with respect and answered my questions and concerns without judgement. I believe he truly cares and believes in the people he represents. I know he gave me some very good advice and I was glad to tave had an opportunity to talk with him.
Posted by Roland | February 2, 2013
Very satisfied!
My wife and I hired Ed to handle a juvenile case for my high school-aged son. Ed interviewed us at his office before our appointment to appear before a juvenile corrections officer. He put us at ease and explained our case clearly, spending most of the interview talking directly to my son. I liked ...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013
Representation
I retained Ed Folsom in 2011, I was charged with a Class A Gross Sexual Assault, OUI, Unlawful Sexual Contact, Assault, and some misdemeanors. Ed kept me up to date on every motion that was being filed, answered every phone call, kept me very well informed. In the end I was only convicted of an OU...
Edmund R. Folsom's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Folsom is who the smart lawyers go to when they have questions."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed has a wealth of knowledge and experience that benefits his clients tremendously. He understands the interplay between the court system and driver's license issues."
"Ed Folsom is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in Maine and a true OUI specialist. As a bonus to those of us who also practice criminal defense, he is extremely generous with that knowledge. His experience as an outstanding criminal defense attorney has helped all of his clients who faced criminal charges. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ed Folsom is one of the best OUI specialists in Maine. In fact he wrote the book! (Which if you are an Attorney in Maine defending OUI cases, you need that book! Get it.) His experience as both a prosecutor and as criminal defense attorney has helped countless clients facing difficult criminal cases. Again, Ed is one of the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is one of the best lawyers I know. A former prosecutor, he has a wealth of trial experience, common sense, and knowledge of the law. He has the admiration and respect of all of his peers. He is an author and professor, and he is a go to source of advice for fellow lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Attorney Folsom on several occasions. He is a knowledgable and professional attorney who works hard for his clients to achieve desired results. I endorse Attorney Folsom."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Ed for over 20 years. He is an excellent lawyer with a great reputation. I would not hesitate to hire him if the need arose."
"Excellent lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
"Distinguished" peer rating 4.7/5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 10, Maine, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
President's Award, Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Edmund R. Folsom, Attorney at Law
2014 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, University of Maine School of Law
1999 - 2012
Associate, The Boulos Law Firm
1995 - 1999
Attorney, Law Office Edmund R. Folsom
1987 - 1994
Assistant District Attorney/Deputy District Attorney, Cumberland County, Maine, D.A.'s Office
1984 - 1987
Associate, Jolovitz & Niehoff
Associations
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Maine State Bar Association
Member
York County Bar Association
Member
2014 - 2016
University of Maine School of LawAdjunct Professor, Criminal Procedure
1996 - 2002
Maine Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysBoard of Directors
Education
1984
University of Maine School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Maine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Stetson University College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2020
Practical Tips for Defending Drug OUI Charges
OUI-Drugs
2019
Maine Judicial Conference
Drug OUI's and Drug Recognition Experts
2019
MACDL 2019 Annual Conference
"Beyond OUI: Maine Driving-Related Crimes and Consequences."
2019
Getting Educated on the Fourth Amendment
Fourth Amendment Analysis Overview
2019
Bridging the Gap
Collateral Consequences of Motor Vehicle Convictions
2017
Strengthening Your Defense in DV Cases.
Important Evidentiary Issues to Know.
2017
OUI + PCR Training
Technical Issues in OUI Cases
2017
Brady, Confessions, and Firearms
State and Federal Firearms Bans for Certain Convictions, Etc.
2015
The Real OUI Case
OUI Defenses and Issues
2014
OUI Defense
OUI Defense
2014
Defending an OUI Case
Maine OUI Practice
2011
Criminal Litigation From A to Z
Ethics and Plea Negotiations
2003
OUI/DMV/Intoxilizer (2003)
OUI Defense
1998
MACDL Sentencing Conference
Sentencing In Criminal Cases
1996
Avoiding Jail: Strategies for a Successful Criminal Defense
Pretrial Bail
1996
Annual Legislative Updates
Legislative Updades In Criminal Law
1995
Annual Legislative Updates
Legislative Updates in Criminal Law
Publications
2018
Bryson Taylor Publishing
Maine OUI Law, 2018 Edition
2015
Bryson Taylor Publishing
Maine OUI Law, 2016 Edition
2015
Bryson Taylor Publishing
Maine Driver's License Suspensions Revocations and Related Offenses, 2016 Edition.
2013
Bryson Taylor Publishing
Maine OUI Law, 2014 Edition
2012
Bryson Taylor Publishing (book)
Maine Driver's License Suspensions, Revocations and Related Offenses
2011
Book, Bryson Taylor Publishing (book)
Maine OUI Law, 2011 Edition
2006
The Maine Defender
Probation, Deferred Disposition and Administrative Release
2003
The Maine Defender
Beware of Habitual Offender Status
2002
The Maine Defender
Immigration Consequences of Certain Convictions
2001
The Maine Defender
State v. Webster Examined
1999
The Maine Defender
A View From The Trench
1999
The Maine Defender
Motion Practice Pointer
1998
MACDL Sentencing Manual
Plea Negotiations
1997
The Maine Defender
Motion Practice Pointer
1997
The Maine Defender
State Dismisses Murder Indictment
1996
The Maine Defender
Motion Practice Pointer
1995
The Maine Defender
Motion Practice Pointer
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I get my license for the first time if it’s been suspended in Maine?
25 Oct 2021
Q&A
Got summons for failure to renew car reg. for 6 mo. My spouse and mine due in Aug. w our property tax?
12 Jun 2021
Q&A
Can one receive a criminal oui when they were not in a vehicle and not on the road?
04 Dec 2020