Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portland, ME

24 firms listed · 11 in Portland · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Offices of Roger F. Brunelle, Jr.

Law Offices of Roger F. Brunelle, Jr.

(49)
  • Questions
  • Feel
  • Confidence
“Roger represented my little brother in a case that I thought he would get railroaded on, from day 1 Roger understood my feelings, and even though I wasn't his client (just a fierce sister) he kept my mind at ease, returned any of my calls, answered a...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
75 Pearl St #210, Portland, ME
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Attorney Luke S. Rioux

Attorney Luke S. Rioux

(47)
  • Court
  • Email
  • Phone Call
“Like walked us through everything and anything that could possibly happen and despite bugging him for information almost on the daily, he never hesitated to answer my calls and emails with reassuring words!”
Accepts Debit, Check, Paypal, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
97A Exchange St #404, Portland, ME
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Zerillo Law Firm

Zerillo Law Firm

(22)
  • Knowledge
  • Team
  • Legal Representation
“However what makes me endorse his so enthusiastically is his warmth and empathy, always making me feel like I was his only client and as if he was very personally invested in me and my business, even when responding to my anxious 2am emails.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2021
1250 Forest Ave Suite 3A, Portland, ME
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Robert A. Levine

Robert A. Levine

(10)
  • Court
“He has done me and others I know extremely well on the criminal side, and I had him take care of a lawsuit for me also, which he made sure I got what was fair.”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 1991
17 South St, Portland, ME
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Goodman Law Firm PA

Goodman Law Firm PA

(15)
“Goodman for a family member Bankruptcy, from the 1st consultation to the final meeting with Creditors ( None Showed ) Mr Goodman was very easy to work with, his pricing is fair and after the initial payment, no other fees were due.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
1 Dana Street, 4th Floor, Portland, ME
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Schwartz & Schwartz PA

Schwartz & Schwartz PA

(2)
“If you need a lawyer you know where to go”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1955
482 Congress St # 301, Portland, ME
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The 24 firms listed for Portland, ME defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Portland, ME

11 of the 24 firms we list are based in Portland; the other 13 serve Portland from towns including Dover, NH (45 mi), Bridgton (2 mi) and Dover-Foxcroft (2 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 636 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "price". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), criminal defense (4), medical malpractice (3), civil litigation (2) and criminal law (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside Portland shown on this page?

11 of the 24 firms are based in Portland; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

McKenna

McKenna

(10)
  • Injury
  • Money
  • Court
“December 24th 2018 I was initiated into the horrors of being ran into and having my car totaled after only three days of ownership, and dealing with the greed and disinterest of the insurance companies,both mine and theirs.”
In Business Since 2019
75 Pearl St #216, Portland, ME
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Robidas Law

Robidas Law

(18)
  • Kids
  • Talk
  • Divorce
“I highly recommend Robidas Law to anyone seeking council that wants to feel they have a lawyer who not only knows her stuff, but is eager to make sure you also understand and are clear before proceeding.”
In Business Since 2014
527 Ocean Ave STE 1, Portland, ME
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Turndorf Law

Turndorf Law

(2)
“Great lawyer.”
In Business Since 2001
120 Exchange St 4th Floor, Portland, ME
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The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker

The Law Office of Amber L. Tucker

(5)
“She took the charges and accusations against me head on and left no stone un-turned in bringing out the truth in my case resulting in a not guilty verdict.”
In Business Since 2017
75 Pearl St Suite 440, Portland, ME
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Nichols and Tucker

Nichols and Tucker

(9)
“Matt did not make any false promises or get ahead of me in terms of leading me to believe one thing or the other regarding an outcome, what he did do was focus on application of the law, and he made sure all of my rights were upheld at every point of...”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2020
1250 Forest Ave #10, Portland, ME
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Attorney John Webb

Attorney John Webb

(8)
“Attorney John Webb took my case for FREE YEARS AGO AS HE WAS JUST STARTING OUT IN 1998 & I DO BELIEVE WAS THE YEAR & HE DID SO TO GET HIS FOOT IN THE DOOR AT OUR FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING IN PORTLAND ME”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Saco, ME · 15 mi from Portland
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The Gioia Firm

The Gioia Firm

(4)
  • Information
  • Criminal Charges
“He was very patient, very respectful, was willing to work with me and answer any question I had for him, and also updated me as often as he could with new information regarding my case.”
In Business Since 2021
Bridgton, ME · 2 mi from Portland
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1820 Law

1820 Law

(1)
“The amount of times he touched base with me and let me know what was going on was way above and beyond any lawyer I have seen.”
In Business Since 2017
Standish, ME · 15 mi from Portland
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Peter W. Evans, Attorney At Law

Peter W. Evans, Attorney At Law

(1)
“He was incredibly honest and I was impressed with the time he took with me and actually gave me all the info I needed in order to be ready.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2013
Gorham, ME · 6 mi from Portland
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Law Offices of William Maselli

Law Offices of William Maselli

(2)
“Best attorney that I have ever known.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2018
Dover-Foxcroft, ME · 2 mi from Portland
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Crawford Law

Crawford Law

(2)
“Todd is very efficient and promptly returns calls.”
In Business Since 2013
Raymond, ME · 17 mi from Portland
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Law Offices of Scott D. Gardner

Law Offices of Scott D. Gardner

In Business Since 2013
Biddeford, ME · 16 mi from Portland
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Handelman & Mason

Handelman & Mason

(8)
“I had called many different lawyers and they were all very overpriced and they had no hope or any real interest in my case.”
In Business Since 2016
Brunswick, ME · 22 mi from Portland
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Richard R Regan

Richard R Regan

(4)
“Hopefully I never have need for his type of services again, but if I do, I won't hesitate to contact Rich!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
Topsham, ME · 24 mi from Portland
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Fairfield & Associates

Fairfield & Associates

(4)
“When it came to my case Amy did the best she could but i felt there was more to be done but Honestly IF ANYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAWYER OR LEGAL ADVICE GRAB UP AMY OR KEEGAN”
In Business Since 2015
Lyman, ME · 21 mi from Portland
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Allan E. Lobozzo

Allan E. Lobozzo

(35)
  • Price
  • Charged
  • Judge
“What was the most amazing part is the money I gave him 75% of it was sent back to me, I didn't ask him why because of the stress and worry off of my mind but that not only showed me how good he really is at his job but also he is obviously not in it ...”
In Business Since 2016
Lewiston, ME · 30 mi from Portland
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Shaheen & Gordon

Shaheen & Gordon

(44)
  • Outcome
  • Understanding
  • The State
“This is a great law firm, They followed Through with everything they said they would… The communication was outstanding even though I work crazy hours ,They were patient an understanding an worked with me .”
In Business Since 1998
Dover, NH · 45 mi from Portland
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Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.

Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.

(22)
  • Settlement
  • Compassionate
  • Knowledge
“I had Christine Rockefeller for my divorce lawyer I think she's one of the best lawyers around she and her practice were very professional and courteous and they got the job done and I would recommend them to anybody he wants to have good lawyer repr...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
Dover, NH · 45 mi from Portland
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Portland, ME Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1639
Maximum cost
$19667
National Average
$6010
Avg Per Hour Rates
$383
$3825
$6556
Average price range is based on 269 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6010
Minimum cost $1639
Maximum cost $19667
Avg Per Hour Rates $383

Average range $3825 to $6556 is based on 269 cost profiles.

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