Top Rated Auburn, ME Criminal Defense Lawyers

20 criminal defense lawyers serve Auburn, ME. Compare the best based on 71+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Androscoggin County are listed below.

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Auburn Has 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 71 Reviews

Sherman & Worden P.A.
473 Center St., PO Box 261, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice

Review: "Nicholas recently represented my son in a case that could have sent my son to prison for 4 1/2 years. His court appointed attorney seemed unable to grasp the case to the point of failing to file necessary documents on time. At about this time I le..."

Rating: 7.9

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Po Box 204, 145 Lisbon Street, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Review: "Richard was a remarkable lawyer in my circumstance, I had a small history of minor charges, and when I was really being screwed by the state and the corrupt probation office and was locked up with zero evidence and zero wrongdoing! Richard fought ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Auburn, ME

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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Sherman & Worden
473 Center St., Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Sherman was very professional and organized. He followed up with me personally both before and after his successful representation in my court case. I would hire Attorney Sherman again (although I hope I won't have to). Thank you Attorney Sher..."

Rating: 7.0

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Justin W. Leary, Attorney-At-Law
Po Box 102, 2 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security & Disability

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Po Box 261, 473 Center St, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.6

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Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette
Po Box 470, 10 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more

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Dionne Law, P.A.
Po Box 317, 86 Main St Sutie 305, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

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10 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Rating: 6.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: Verne was admitted to the Maine and Federal Court Bars in 1999 and the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2003. Prior to starting Paradie, Rabasco & Seasonwein , Verne was a partner at Trafton and Matzen since February 2002, and he practiced for 2...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Donald has practiced law in Maine for 24 years. Don majored in Philosophy and English in collegeand graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston College in 1982. After working in the counseling and socialservice fields and in alternative sentencing progr...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: With 25 years experience, I've been fortunate to handle almost every kind of case. My office accepts the defense of all criminal cases in all courts. The prosecutors and the police have the job of getting convictions. My job is to make sure your r...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more

Bio: Ed has expertise in many areas of practice, including Social Security Disability, SSI, Workers’ Compensation, Criminal Law, OUI, Drug cases, and most criminal practice areas. In addition, he has expertise in Personal Injury law, Divorce and custod...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "When no one else would take my cases, Jim stepped up and recused me and provided great representation for a ridiculously fair price because I was out of work. He cares about his clients and justice. A true professional. Currently has more crimi..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Ms. Randall was amazing. She kept me update on everything happening and showed a lot of compassion for my situation. I would highly recommend her if you are needing representation. She truly cares about the people she is representing."

Rating: 5.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law and more

Review: "Not cheap but you get what you pay for, he knows how to get it done. To those who complain about losing a retainer after charges dropped, sometimes that's the way it goes. When a DA finds out he is on your side they may not want to fight agains..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Presiding Judge for Androscoggin County Probate Court .

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: I am an avid phptographer of nature and architecture in my spare time.

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Auburn (Lewiston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "My divorce case was in Lewiston court when I hired him. I got full custody of my 2 kids at the end of court hearing. I am fully satisfy what he represent me as lawyer in my case."

Rating: 2.9

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