We have successfully represented clients in many different and complex family matters, including but not limited to divorces, child support and child custody cases.
Child Custody and Visitation
Family Law: Divorce; Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Paternity; Child Custody Issues; Child Support; Protection From Abuse; All Post Judgment Motions.
Peter is licensed to practice in the Maine and Massachusetts courts, the United States District Court for the Districts of Maine and Massachusetts, and the United States District Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Peter is a 15 year member of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, as well as the Maine Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a long-time supporting member of the Cleaves Law Library, and a valued guest speaker for the National Business Institute, which
Wrongful Death
Burglary
They say they have found the gun that was used in the shooting but it was not found at the apartment. The gun had been stolen in a burglary in central Maine and then sold, but police would not say whether Pratt was the buyer.
Misdemeanors
Arraignment - If the charges consist of only misdemeanors (i.e., Class D or E crimes, with maximum punishments of less than one year of imprisonment), then there will be an arraignment during the first appearance in court; at the arraignment, the defendant is advised of the charge(s) and his or her constitutional rights and called on to enter a plea. In most cases, we advise our clients to plead not guilty at arraignment in order to allow us time to evaluate and investigate the evidence and to develop an effective defense strategy. At the arraignment, the court will also address other preliminary issues such as bail, defense counsel, and pretrial motion deadlines.
Embezzlement
We handle all criminal matters including but not limited to: Murder, Embezzlement, Domestic Violence Assault, Drug Trafficking, Operating Under the Influence (OUI), Operating after Revocation, Aggravated Assault, and Burglary.
Drug Crimes
Peter has been defending clients in Federal Court for 15 years. Peter has a represented individuals with varied federal charges including Conspiracy, Illegal Possesion of Firearms, Drug Trafficking, Fraud and Internet Offenses. His expertise and knowlegde of the Federal courts is a great asset to his clients. If you have been charged with a federal offense, please call our office or send us an e-mail to see how Peter can help you.
Assault
Tilahun and Dowd have each pleaded not guilty to five charges for the fight that hospitalized Derrick Connors of Biddeford. The charges are attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault, two counts of criminal threatening with a weapon, and one count of committing a bail violation.
Murder
I have tried six murder trials here in the State of Maine-in York, Cumberland, and Penobscot County. The experience I have gained from these trials has been immeasurable. Having dealt with the pressure when the stakes are so high sets me apart from other trial attorneys who have never experienced a trial of such gravity.
Manslaughter
I have tried numerous other trials in State and Federal Court including Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence Assault, Operating Under the Influence, Drug Trafficking, and Possesion of a Firearm by a Felon.
We have settled many personal injury cases totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars for our clients. If your case cannot be settled, you can feel confident that my litigation experience will provide you with the best chance for a favorable outcome.