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    Neale A. Duffett

    Neale A. Duffett

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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
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    Maurice R. Porter

    Maurice R. Porter

    5.02 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Maurice actually takes time to understand your case and is very honest straight forward and will tell you any “fears” he may have for your case! He makes sure you fully understand every single step of the process for your case!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Michael P. Turndorf

    Michael P. Turndorf

    4.04 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "There is not enough space available for me to spell out all of the good things i have to say about Attorney Michael Turndorf. His vast experience and no-nonsense approach to my case helped me get out of problems other lawyers said were going to en..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joshua T. Avery-Youngblood

    Joshua T. Avery-Youngblood

    5.01 review
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've had a pretty extensive criminal history in the past recently gotten some trouble here in Portland and Josh Avery young one was according to me by the courts on as lawyer of the day I ended up asking him if he would just take my case so we can..."
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    Stan Tupper

    Stan Tupper

    5.03 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Aviation and more
    Bio: I am a seaplane pilot with decades of experience in construction before I became a lawyer; that is I've built homes, boats, and an airplane. I will advocate for you with focus and passion, and I bring broad experience and a good way with people to...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Damian A. Ramsdell

    Damian A. Ramsdell

    5.04 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Very thorough and knowledgeable about frivolously file protection orders. His research was impeccable and his presentation made me almost weep for the other party because they never stood a chance ."
    Rating:  5.8
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    Bre Kidman

    Bre Kidman

    4.04 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I had been able to have the privilege to work with Bri several times, and she had been nothing but professional and great and got me the best deal I could possibly get. Great lawyer would recommend to anyone.."
    Rating:  6.9
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    La-Qiana Perez-Saxon

    La-Qiana Perez-Saxon

    5.03 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more
    Bio: My mission and the mission of Saxon Legal Services, LLC is to provide high quality, creative, and effective representation to all clients.
    Rating:  6.9
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    Stephen C. Smith

    Stephen C. Smith

    4.318 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Stephen Smith is a veteran in the Maine Court system. He has been a trial lawyer for 27 years with a statewide practice in criminal defense, family law, personal injury and estate planning. He founded Smith Law Offices in 2000 in Bangor, Maine, an...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Wendy S. Moulton

    Wendy S. Moulton

    5.02 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Land Use & Zoning, Family and more
    Review: "I am a Connecticut Lawyer who was in need of local counsel to help with a substantial legal matter in York, Maine. I picked Wendy's name out of a list of local lawyers based upon the firm web page and personal interviews I conducted. I called her—..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Richard S. Berne

    Richard S. Berne

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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Richard Berne | Portland Maine Lawyer Mr. Berne has been practicing criminal law for over forty-two years. He received a B.S. degree from Harvard College, cum laude, in 1970 and his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1974. Prior to...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Gregory J Orso

    Gregory J Orso

    5.02 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Review: "Greg is a amazing attorney. He has been my lawyer for 16 years and is always there and supportive. He very good at what he does and takes the time to listen to you and your needs. Lets you know your options and then gives them 110%. I highly recom..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Francis J. Griffin Jr.

    Francis J. Griffin Jr.

    5.01 review
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "he was very kind, talked about all my options with me and gave very good advice. i would recommend this lawyer above all others. he was very friendly, approachable and easy to talk to. highly recommended. only lawyer i ever want representing me."
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    Jessica A. Demers

    Jessica A. Demers

    5.01 review
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation
    Review: "Jess has represented me for nearly five years. I followed her from her prior practice and have been nothing but pleased by her performance. My case is/was stretching between three different states and law firms. She consolidated all the needed inf..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Maxwell G Coolidge

    Maxwell G Coolidge

    4.36 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Competent and compassionate legal counsel serving downeast Maine. I look forward to helping you with your legal matter!
    Rating:  7.5
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    Robert Patrick Cummins

    Robert Patrick Cummins

    1.01 review
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 63 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "HE STARTED OUT SEEMINGLY FINE. THEN HE SUDDENLY CHANGED VENUE ON ME BY NOT WORKING ON WHAT I HAD HIRED HIM TO DO AND WHICH HE PUT IN WRITING THAT HE WOULD DO FOR ME. INSTEAD, HE TOLD ME TO WITHDRAW A LAWSUIT OF A LAWYER WHO HAD LOST ME MILLIONS OF..."
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    Jon C. Gale

    Jon C. Gale

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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I grew up thinking I wanted to be a lawyer. After graduating from Colby in 1990 wiith a degree in philosophy, and then working for a year and a half at a large law firm, I began law school at the University of Maine in 1992. In the summer of 1994,...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas F. Hallett

    Thomas F. Hallett

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    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Commercial and more
    Bio: Tom Hallett, the senior member of Hallett Whipple, has been lead trial counsel in more than 150 trials over the course of his 25 years in practice. He has developed a reputation as one of the fiercest and most effective trial lawyers in Maine. As ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stephen M Sweatt

    Stephen M Sweatt

    4.610 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: “Stephen was extremely helpful in guiding me through the divorce procedure. He knew exactly what needed to be done and how to get it filed quickly. I am very thankful for his help through a difficult situation." - Previous Client Known for his zea...
    Rating:  6.4
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    James Richard Gioia

    James Richard Gioia

    5.02 reviews
    Maine Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Gioia successfully helped me resolve an issue with the state. He worked with urgency and clearly communicated each step of the process to me."
    Rating:  6.0
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