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About Michael R. Clisham at a glance
Michael R. Clisham is a Bangor Hydro-Electric Company based in Wells, Maine. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (2005). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2003) and University of Maryland J.D. with honors (—). Serands clients in Wells, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael R. Clisham is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child abuse and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Michael practices in Wells, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Clisham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael R. Clisham is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maine →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael R. Clisham is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael R. Clisham is one of 454,532 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 Wells 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 andnue, 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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