Find Maine Lawyers
Connect with licensed Maine attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-95 accidents to fishing industry and seasonal tourism injuries, Maine sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, or any Maine facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Maine workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Maine.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Maine can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Maine families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Maine business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Maine involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Maine business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Maine's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Maine — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Maine state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Maine, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Maine state protections.
Domestic Violence
Maine law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Maine veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Maine
Serving Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Brunswick, Saco, Scarborough, and communities across Maine.
Maine Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Maine residents.
Free civil legal services for low-income Mainers — housing, consumer issues, public benefits, and self-help tools statewide.
Maine Volunteer Lawyers ProjectPro bono legal services connecting low-income Mainers with volunteer attorneys — family law, consumer, housing, and elder law.
Legal Services for Maine EldersFree legal advice and advocacy for Mainers age 60 and older — Medicare, MaineCare, Social Security, consumer issues, and elder abuse.
Maine Free Legal AnswersVirtual legal advice clinic where low-income Mainers can post civil legal questions and receive free answers from volunteer attorneys.
Maine Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Maine.
Courts
Official portal for all Maine state courts — Superior Court, District Court, and Supreme Judicial Court.
Find a CourtLocate the Superior or District Court serving your area with addresses, phone numbers, and directions.
Maine Supreme Judicial CourtHighest court in Maine — seven justices deciding appeals on questions of law from lower courts and agencies.
Maine Superior CourtTrial court of general jurisdiction and the only court where jury trials are available in Maine.
Verify a Maine Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Maine attorney's license status through the Board of Overseers of the Bar official directory.
Board of Overseers of the BarInvestigates grievance complaints against Maine attorneys and administers discipline. Created by the Supreme Judicial Court in 1978.
Maine State Bar Association (MSBA)Professional organization for Maine attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
Maine Board of Bar ExaminersAdministers the Maine bar exam (UBE) and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.
Maine Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys. $35 referral fee with a free first half-hour consultation.