Lawyers in Auburn, ME

Finding a lawyer in Auburn

Auburn is the seat of Androscoggin County, sitting on the Androscoggin River across from Lewiston, and the county courthouse here hears civil and criminal cases from both cities and the surrounding towns. Once known for shoe manufacturing alongside Lewiston's textile mills, Auburn today has a legal market spanning the family, real estate, business and criminal matters common to a county seat.

Legal issues people in Auburn bring to lawyers

Family and divorce attorneys handle parental rights, child support and property division in the District Court's family division. Real estate lawyers work through home purchases, closings and landlord-tenant disputes across the city's older neighborhoods and newer residential areas. Criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing charges heard at the Androscoggin County courthouse. Personal injury and car accident lawyers take on claims from local roads and winter driving conditions, usually on a contingency fee. Business lawyers assist the city's retailers and smaller employers with contracts and formation matters. Estate planning and probate attorneys help residents write wills and trusts and settle an estate.

Choosing a law firm in Auburn

Look up any attorney through the Board of Overseers of the Bar's online directory to confirm the registration is active and in good standing and to check for public discipline; Maine has no mandatory bar association, so this registration is the reliable check. Ask about experience specific to your kind of case in Androscoggin County's courts, and find out who at the firm will actually handle your file. Get the fee arrangement in writing before work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Pine Tree Legal Assistance serves lower-income Auburn-area residents with housing, family and benefits matters, and the Volunteer Lawyers Project covers other civil needs. The Maine State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-fee first consultation, and anyone charged with a crime who cannot afford a lawyer has the right to court-appointed counsel.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Maine attorney about your situation.