While searching for Maine DUI lawyers to represent you, there are several factors that may be considered:
- How long has the drunk driving attorney been practicing?
- Is this DWI defense attorney intimately familiar with the Maine DUI laws?
- Does this drinking and driving defense lawyer focus on DUI cases?
- What can your drunk driving defense attorney do?
- Does this DWI attorney have a good idea of what kind of settlement he can make for my first DUI?
- How will this criminal defense lawyer fight the DWI arrest?
- If he does not take the case, who would this DWI lawyer recommend to you?
In general, most of us want Maine DUI lawyers that have a vast amount of experience in drunk driving cases. This is usually important because the DUI laws tend to be complicated, and an attorney with a lot of experience with the legal system can defend you better than one with little to none. This isn’t always the case, but it generally is. An experienced DWI lawyer knows how the system works, and he can usually strike a deal that will minimize any punishments, and perhaps even beat your drunk driving charge.
A valuable resource to consider contacting is the Maine State Bar Association. The Maine Bar may be able to refer you to a srunk driving specialist, give you some useful information on how the legal system works in Maine, and verify if any particular Maine DUI lawyers are members of the Bar in good standing. The number for the Maine Bar Association is (207) 622-7523.
The following list of drinking and driving defense lawyers is provided as a partial listing, and is subject to our Legal Disclaimer. These attorneys are not endorsed by us, are not represented to be any more knowledgeable than any other drunk driving lawyers, and are not affiliated with this web site. As is always the case, you should use your own judgment when selecting a criminal defense lawyer.
Maine DUI Lawyers
Hewes James - Portland - (207) 773-4000
Russell Goldsmith - Biddeford - (207) 646-6222
Christopher Maclean - Camden - (207) 236-2500