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About J. D. Hoffman at a glance
J. D. Hoffman is a criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Maine (1996), Massachusetts (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1997). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1996) and Hobart College (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. D. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, bankruptcy, business law and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
- J. practices in Portland, ME
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J. D. Hoffman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. D. Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. D. Hoffman is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. D. Hoffman is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
J. D. Hoffman is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. D. Hoffman is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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