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Best Family Law Attorneys in Maine

Lawyer Legion created this list of the top picks in 2024 for the best family law attorneys in Maine. To rank the top family lawyers and other lawyers in Maine, we used both objective and subjective criteria.

The top family law attorneys were selected based on their career accomplishments, success in high-profile cases, professional involvement, community leadership, and board certifications.

This list represents a sample of some of the most highly accomplished family lawyers currently practicing in Maine. When reviewing this list, please be aware of each of the following:

  • Lawyers cannot pay to be included in this list.
  • Only lawyers who are active on Lawyer Legion were selected.
  • No online directory can accurately determine a statewide list of attorneys who are actually “the best” at practicing family law (but our list comes close).
Elizabeth J Scheffee
Family Law and Divorce Lawyer
Gorham, ME
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Thomas J. Carey
Criminal Defense and Family Lawyer
Farmington, ME
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Susan M. Schultz
Family Law and Child Custody / Visitation Lawyer
Portland, ME
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Andrews Bruce Campbell
Criminal Defense and Family Lawyer
04008, ME
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Joseph Goodman
Criminal Defense and Marijuana Lawyer
Portland, ME
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Meredith G. Schmid
Criminal Defense and Family Lawyer
York, ME
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Maine Family Law Legal Resources

Family Law Bar Associations and Legal Organizations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) - The AAML is a national organization of highly-skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in family law cases throughout the United States. The Academy's members are known as "Fellows" and have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, excellence, knowledge and integrity in the practice of family law. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has over 1650 fellows across all 50 U.S. states.
American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL) - The ACFTL is an invitation-only, elite organization of 100 of the most skilled family trial lawyers in the United States. Known as diplomates, members who have been accepted into this organization have demonstrated significant litigation skills in complex family law cases. The American College of Family Trial Lawyers has received national recognition through its diplomates handling of well-publicized cases and cutting edge issues in family law.
International Academy of Family Lawyers - The International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) is a non-profit organization that serves family lawyers in the United States and across the world.

Specialty Certifications in Family Law

Family Trial Law - The NBTA certifies lawyers in family trial law. This specialty area of law involves litigation in family law cases, such as divorce, separation, child custody or paternity actions. Attorneys can earn board certification as specialists in family law trials.

Maine Government and Court Resources

Maine Judicial Branch

Maine Judicial Branch - The Maine Judicial Branch is charged with the vital responsibility of administering justice in the state. Its duties encompass interpreting and applying the law, adjudicating civil and criminal cases, safeguarding individual rights, ensuring due process, and overseeing family law matters such as divorce and child custody. Maine's judiciary also plays a significant role in addressing legal issues unique to the state, including matters related to its coastal communities and natural resources.

Maine Office of Child and Family Services

Maine Office of Child and Family Services - The Maine Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for overseeing and safeguarding the welfare of children and families across the state. OCFS manages various child welfare programs, including child protective services, foster care, and adoption services, striving to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in need of care. The office conducts investigations into reports of child abuse or neglect, provides supportive services to families, and facilitates placements for children in safe and nurturing environments when necessary.

Maine State Legislature

Maine State Legislature - The Maine State Legislature operates as a bicameral body, consisting of the Maine Senate and the Maine House of Representatives. The Senate has 35 members serving two-year terms, while the House comprises 151 members also serving two-year terms. The Legislature is responsible for proposing, debating, and passing laws that govern the state. Its duties include formulating the state budget, levying taxes, and addressing various policy issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental regulations.

Maine Supreme Court

Maine Supreme Court - The Maine Supreme Judicial Court acts as the highest appellate court in the state, responsible for interpreting and applying the law. Its primary role involves reviewing appeals from lower courts to ensure the correct interpretation and application of state laws and the constitution. The court's duties encompass hearing various cases, including civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, and establishing legal precedents that guide lower courts and legal practitioners throughout Maine. Additionally, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court oversees the regulation of attorneys, managing attorney admissions, setting ethical standards, and ensuring the professionalism and ethical conduct of lawyers statewide.

Office of the Maine Attorney General

Office of the Maine Attorney General - The Office of the Maine Attorney General, headed by the Attorney General, who is appointed by the Governor, serves as the chief legal advisor for the state. The office is responsible for providing legal counsel to state agencies and officials, representing Maine in legal matters, both civil and criminal. The Attorney General's duties encompass prosecuting and defending legal actions on behalf of the state, issuing legal opinions, and overseeing the enforcement of laws. Additionally, the office addresses a range of legal issues, including consumer protection, public safety, and environmental concerns.

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