Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 37+ Years Experience
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About Peter W. Evans at a Glance
Peter W. Evans is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Givertz Scheffee & Lavoie, PA. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Commonwealth of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Maine (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland, Maine State and American Bar Associations Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter W. Evans
- Mr. Peter W. Evans is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, general practice and 4 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Peter practices at Givertz Scheffee & Lavoie, PA in Portland, ME
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Peter W. Evans's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter W. Evans handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
DUI / DWI Defense in Portland
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Criminal Defense in Portland
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Family Law in Portland
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White Collar Crimes in Portland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Peter W. Evans
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter W. Evans's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter W. Evans brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and family law, Peter W. Evans can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Peter W. Evans attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter W. Evans Handles in Portland
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