Fairfield & Associates, P.A.

06/05/2020

Fairfield & Associates, P.A. stands proudly in solidarity with the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and in support of the Board of Directors statement on the murder of George Floyd and systemic injustice.

01/16/2020

Due to the weather, all Fairfield & Associates locations will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 am. Thank you.

12/11/2019

Please meet our newest employee, Otto.

12/03/2019

The offices of Fairfield & Associates will be closed today due to the weather (all locations). We will, however, be answering calls and emails remotely if you need to reach us. Thank you for your understanding and be safe if you have to travel.

11/08/2019

In honor of Veterans Day, our offices will be closed on Monday. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday.

10/31/2019

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL OF US AT FAIRFIELD & ASSOCIATES!

07/04/2019

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5. We hope you enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend.

12/19/2018

Sarah Branch says her mentally ill client's ordeal of having to spend nearly a month in jail before receiving court-ordered treatment is an example of a larger problem.

09/06/2018

In Maine, the crime of Domestic Violence Assault can be investigated, charged, and even proven beyond a reasonable doubt based simply on the allegation of one complaining witness. The significant nature of the charges, and potential adverse consequences, make Domestic Violence charges in Maine some of the more serious a person can face. Bail Conditions Not only are the consequences of a conviction very serious, even before the accused is convicted the effects can be life-altering. [ 606 more words ]

In Maine, the crime of Domestic Violence Assault can be investigated, charged, and even proven beyond a reasonable doubt based simply on the allegation of one complaining witness.

08/16/2018

Maine is a notoriously rural state, with very few public transportation options. For some, losing their right to drive is just simply not an option.

A habitual offender in Maine is a person who accumulates three or more convictions for certain distinct driving offenses (arising out of separate acts) committed within a 5-year period.

07/25/2018

No one likes getting charged with a criminal offense, but it can be especially troublesome for nurses in Maine.

No one likes getting charged with a criminal offense, but it can be especially troublesome for nurses in Maine. There isn’t one particular crime that will disqualify someone from getting licensed by the Maine State Board of Nursing (“the Board”). However, the Board may consider, among a variet...