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    106 criminal defense lawyers serve Portland, ME. Compare the best based on 697+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cumberland County are listed below.

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    Portland Has 106 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 697 Reviews

    Timothy E. Zerillo

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    Timothy E. Zerillo

    5.049 reviews
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    Zerillo Law Firm, LLC
    1250 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME
    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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    William T Bly

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    William T Bly

    5.0137 reviews
    The Maine Criminal Defense Group
    19 Commercial St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
    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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    Amber Lynn Tucker

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    Amber Lynn Tucker

    5.08 reviews
    The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker, LLC
    75 Pearl St., Suite 440, P.O. Box 7542, Portland, ME
    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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    Stephen J. Schwartz

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    Stephen J. Schwartz

    5.023 reviews
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    Schwartz & Schwartz PA
    482 Congress St, Portland, ME
    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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    Amy T. Robidas

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    Amy T. Robidas

    4.993 reviews
    Robidas Law, LLC
    527 Ocean Avenue, Suite 1, Portland, ME
    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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    Dylan R. Boyd

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    Dylan R. Boyd

    4.912 reviews
    Boyd Wentworth
    6 City Center, Suite 301, Portland, ME
    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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    Michael Whipple

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    Michael Whipple

    4.210 reviews
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    Hallett Whipple Weyrens
    6 City Center Suite 208, portland, ME
    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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    David J. Bobrow

    David J. Bobrow

    5.011 reviews
    David J. Bobrow Office of Law, LLC
    PO Box 466, Portland, ME
    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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    Robert A. Levine

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    Robert A. Levine

    4.38 reviews
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    17 South St, Portland, ME
    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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    John Scott Webb

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    John Scott Webb

    4.79 reviews
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    Webb Law Firm
    120 Exchange St, 4th Floor, Portland, ME
    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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    Kristine C. Hanly

    Kristine C. Hanly

    4.49 reviews
    Hanly Law, LLC
    217 Commercial Street, Suite 205, Portland, ME
    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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    Nathaniel H. Hitchcock

    Nathaniel H. Hitchcock

    5.023 reviews
    The Maine Criminal Defense Group
    19 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a licensed attorney in the State of Maine, and my primary focus is criminal and OUI defense in all state and federal courts in Maine. My firm, The Maine Criminal Defense Group, helps good people in a bad situation avoid serious criminal conse...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Robert C. LeBrasseur

    Robert C. LeBrasseur

    5.028 reviews
    415 Congress Street, Suite 202, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Law Office of Robert C. LeBrasseur, PC is dedicated to criminal defense. My goal is to protect you and your rights against the State of Maine. I pride myself on my ability to obtain the best possible result for each of my clients. For over a d...
    Rating:  8.9
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    David Weyrens

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    David Weyrens

    5.04 reviews
    Hallett Whipple Weyrens
    6 City Center, Ste. 208, P.O. Box 7508, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: David Weyrens is a trial attorney whose practice is devoted to litigation of both criminal and civil matters. In the civil arena, David has a robust practice in the area of personal injury law - helping those injured, whether caused by a car accid...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Matthew B Nichols

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    Matthew B Nichols

    4.514 reviews
    Nichols Webb & Loranger PA
    477 Congress Street Suite 800, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Over Two Decades as a "Zealous and Fearless Advocate" Defending OUI/DUI Cases. Call 207-358-9900.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Eric S. Thistle

    Eric S. Thistle

    5.010 reviews
    Irwin & Morris
    183 Middle Street, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Eric S. Thistle is a trial lawyer practicing at Irwin & Morris in Portland, Maine. Attorney Thistle focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law. He has successfully represented hundreds of individuals in t...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Jill Greenstein Cohen

    Jill Greenstein Cohen

    4.942 reviews
    Cohen Law Maine, LLC
    P.O. Box 5404, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law
    Bio: Jill is available to consult on licensing, regulatory compliance, and business development matters with cannabis companies and ancillary businesses nationwide. Maine Cannabis Law: Areas of Practice: Cannabis State & Local Licensing, Regulatory Com...
    Rating:  10
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    Cory R. McKenna

    Cory R. McKenna

    5.04 reviews
    McKenna PLLC
    75 Pearl St., Suite 216, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Cory R. McKenna is an Attorney and Owner of McKenna PLLC. Cory’s practice focuses primarily on criminal and family law. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanor driving offenses to felony drug offenses and serious violen...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Darius Wadia

    Darius Wadia

    5.01 review
    Law Office of Darius Wadia
    PO Box 8375, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Great lawyer not scared to go against a corrupt system he saved my life if it wasn’t for him I’d be in prism for something I didn’t do I owe him my life cause without a good lawyer that’s not scared is the o ly chance you got even of your innocent..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Stephen C. Smith

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    Stephen C. Smith

    4.318 reviews
    Steve Smith Trial Lawyers
    2 City Center, 3rd Floor, Portland, ME
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Sex Crime and more
    We can alleviate the stress and fear that often accompanies a criminal charge by mounting a strong legal defense against the charges you’re facing.
    Rating:  7.9
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