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    Maine Has 296 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1509 Reviews

    William T Bly

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    William T Bly

    5.0137 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    My practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense and I've successfully defended all manner of crimes including manslaughter, child porn cases, federal drug conspiracy cases, sex crimes, crimes of violence and all types of misdemeanors..
    Rating:  9.5
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    Timothy E. Zerillo

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    Timothy E. Zerillo

    5.049 reviews
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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more
    Maine's premier criminal defense lawyer. Named to "Best Lawyers in America." On the Board of Directors of the "National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers." Fellow of the "American Board of Criminal Lawyers." Named to "New England Super Lawye...
    Rating:  10
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    Amber Lynn Tucker

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    Amber Lynn Tucker

    5.08 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Accessible, aggressive, effective, and experienced.
    Rating:  10
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    Amy T. Robidas

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    Amy T. Robidas

    4.988 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Your Champion In The Courtroom, Your Voice In Negotiation. Robidas Law can help.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Michael Stephen Bowser

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    Michael Stephen Bowser

    4.9324 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Protecting the rights of the accused in all types of criminal proceedings in State and Federal Court
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen J. Schwartz

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    Stephen J. Schwartz

    5.023 reviews
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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    A Caring and Effective Law Firm.
    Rating:  10
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    Hunter J. Tzovarras

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    Hunter J. Tzovarras

    4.911 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top-rated OUI DUI Defense & Criminal Defense Lawyer.
    Rating:  9.7
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    William H. Ashe

    William H. Ashe

    4.915 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: William Ashe is a top Maine attorney in the areas of Criminal Defense, OUI/DUI, Domestic Violence, as well as Family Law and Divorce. Ashe has a law office on Main Street in Ellsworth but regularly practices all over the state whereever clients ne...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Moir Van Horn

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    Robert Moir Van Horn

    4.724 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    OUI/DUI, criminal defense, family law, divorce and custody car accidents and personal injuries
    Rating:  8.6
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    David J. Bobrow

    David J. Bobrow

    5.011 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Review: "David helped us out with our son who has had some challenges driving and has racked up some serious offenses. David helped guide us with his clear no nonsense approach and helped to negotiate a good outcome for our son. He remains connected to us ..."
    Rating:  10
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    John Scott Webb

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    John Scott Webb

    4.79 reviews
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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Have you been arrested for OUI or other state/federal criminal offense? Call Me!!
    Rating:  10
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    Ezra A. R. Willey

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    Ezra A. R. Willey

    4.819 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Have you been charged with a crime? Call today for aggressive, zealous representation of your case.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael Whipple

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    Michael Whipple

    4.79 reviews
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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Divorce & Separation and more
    Hire a Former Prosecutor to Defend You - State and Federal Defense Throughout Maine by an Ex-D.A.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert A. Levine

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    Robert A. Levine

    4.38 reviews
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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Social Security and more
    Powerful advocate for people in trouble. Over 32 years of experience. Free consultation. Se habla espanol. 207-871-0036
    Rating:  10
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    Kristine C. Hanly

    Kristine C. Hanly

    4.49 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Kristine is the Managing Partner at Kristine C. Hanly & Associates, a boutique law firm in Portland, Maine specializing in Criminal and OUI Defense, and Family Law. Kristine and her staff pride themselves on creating custom strategies for every cl...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott D Gardner

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    Scott D Gardner

    5.065 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Lawyer Scott Gardner represented me very well in a U.S. case, all the way to the end of the last court appearance. We had to deal with different country law (QC, Canada), and also different languages. He listened to me, asking about important deta..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Dylan R. Boyd

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    Dylan R. Boyd

    4.911 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    A Great Maine Defense Lawyer On Your Side: OUI, driving charges, drug charges, theft, assault, etc.
    Rating:  10
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    Neal L. Weinstein

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    Neal L. Weinstein

    5.04 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: I began my practice working as an assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts writing appeals in murder and other felony cases. I then moved back to Maine and interned at the York County District Attorney's office in Maine. Foll...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Richard R. Regan

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    Richard R. Regan

    5.02 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    The Problem Solver, Call 207-600-2878 today for a free consultation!
    Rating:  9.8
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    Albert Hansen

    Albert Hansen

    5.09 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: DWI, OUI, superior and district court cases, domestic violence, habitual offender, all motor vehicle/license cases, felonies, misdemeanors and violations, as well as divorce/domestic relations are the areas of practice for Attorney Albert Hansen. ...
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