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MaineCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Penobscot County, Maine

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Penobscot County, Maine may also make an oral argument to the judge or judges deciding the appeal.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for an appellate case, keep in mind that strict timelines often apply to appeals.


Most criminal appellate attorneys in Penobscot County, Maine charge flat fees for direct appeals and post conviction cases.


Many of the top appellate attorneys devote a significant portion of their practice to this niche area of the law.


Appellate law in the criminal justice system also includes federal habeas petitions and post-conviction motions for illegal sentences, ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.


Many of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the United States belong to The Council of Appellate Lawyers. The CAL is the first and only national appellate bench-bar organization.

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Richard L Hartley

Richard L Hartley
The Law Office of Richard L. Hartley, P.C.
15 Columbia St Suite 301
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 27 years, Richard L Hartley is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Maine School of Law... read more >

Wayne R Foote

Wayne R Foote
344 Mt. Hope Ave
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 38 years, Wayne R Foote is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

N. Laurence Willey Jr

N. Laurence Willey Jr
Willey Law Offices
15 Columbia Street Suite 501
Bangor, ME 04402
N. Laurence Willey Jr is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Suffolk University Law School... read more >

Hunter J Tzovarras

Hunter J Tzovarras
23 Walter Street Suite 308
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 15 years, Hunter J Tzovarras is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Terence M Harrigan

Terence M Harrigan
Vafiades, Brountas
PO Box 919
Bangor, ME 04402
Terence M Harrigan is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Stephen C Smith

Stephen C Smith
Smith Law Offices, P.A.
9 Central Street Suite 209
Bangor, ME 04401
Stephen C Smith is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Marianne Lynch

Marianne Lynch
Smith Law Office
28 Maine Street Suite 1
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 19 years, Marianne Lynch is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is committed to the fair administration of criminal justice and the defending the rights of those accused.


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