MAINE ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Maine:

  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

6 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Phone: 207-626-8800 TTY: 207-626-8865

United States Attorney’s Office 100 Middle Street, East Tower, 6th Floor Portland, ME 04101 Phone: (207) 780-3257 Fax: (207) 780-3304

United States Attorney’s Office 202 Harlow Street, Room 111 Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: (207) 945-0373 Fax: (207) 945-0319


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