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Steve Smith Trial Lawyers Pro

4.5
76 reviews

191 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330, U.S.A.

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About Steve Smith Trial Lawyers

From high-stakes criminal defense and complex civil litigation to family law, estate planning, medical malpractice, and personal injury, Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is ready to stand up for you. Proudly based in Augusta & Portland, Maine.

At Steve Smith Trial Lawyers, we believe justice isn’t won by chance — it’s earned through relentless preparation, fearless advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the people we serve. From high-stakes criminal defense and complex civil litigation to family law, estate planning, medical malpractice, aviation law, military law, and personal injury matters, our attorneys bring deep experience, grit, and compassion to every case. Call us today for an in-person or virtual 100% confidential consultation. Let us fight for you.

 

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Steve Smith Trial Lawyers got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by Andrew
February 12, 2026
Hired Law Firm

I had a wonderful experience with Steve Smith and his team in helping me with my divorce process. It was lengthy, due to my divorcee living outside of the country, but Steve and his team were up to the challenge and guided me and supported me every step of the way. For cases like this, I wouldn't have chosen anyone else to help me. I am so grateful for Steve and his firm to have been an incredible support system for me through my divorce. Thank you so much for all your help!

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
November 19, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and strongest recommendation for attorney Steve Smith and paralegal Renee Duplisea. During one of the most difficult times in my life, they provided unwavering dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Despite relentless attacks from the opposing lawyer, Steve and Renee stayed focused, shielding me and achieving a just outcome. Their unmatched expertise and tireless advocacy gave me peace of mind and a resolution I feared wasn’t possible. It is rare to find professionals who not only excel in their craft but also genuinely care for their clients. Steve and Renee exemplify the best in their field and set the standard for what legal representation should be. They went above and beyond, handling every detail with precision and treating me with respect. Words cannot fully capture how much they mean to me. I apologize for the delay in writing this-it’s only because they deserve the perfect words. Thank you, Steve and Renee, for everything.

 
Family Law
Posted by Kirk
January 19, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I had a very difficult case involving my daughter. Steve came through! He, his associate attorneys and support staff are nothing short of amazing. I definitely recommend this attorney and his law firm.

General Practice
Posted by Nicole
January 16, 2024
Hired Law Firm

My husband and I worked primarily with Attorney Carl Woock and it cannot be understated how knowledgeable, dedicated, professional, and tactful he is. Carl supported us through a challenging DHHS case and was able to gain favorable outcomes for us. He spent so much time reading over every single document, learning our case intimately and about who we are as people, and preparing a strong strategy for our hearing. We also had wonderful additional support from Paralegal Renee Duplisea! They are both very easy to talk to and will keep it real with you. I would, without question, return to this firm if legal guidance was needed. Everyone who works here is so responsive and willing to help. We tried a few other firms and they were not willing to take on our case. SSTL did so without hesitation.

 
Family Law
Posted by Brian
January 14, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Great advice and support from Steve and team from the first conversation to the last. Excellent communication and patience with me as I worked through the issues and process. Timely work at a fair price. Brian

Family Law
Posted by Timothy
January 13, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I have been working with Attorney Stephen Smiths office for the past 6 years. I can honestly say that Steve, the other attorneys and paralegals including the entire staff are professional and fully understand their respective roles, experience and Trial law. I have used them in the past personally and would do so again. I highly recommend Steve Smith Trail Lawyers.

 
Divorce
Posted by Victoria
January 13, 2024
Hired Law Firm

This is the review I wrote. What do you think? Steve and Renee were so amazing from start to finish. Divorce is a horrible thing to go through alone. I am so Grateful it was them representing me through such a scary time in my life. I knew nothing about the laws around divorce. They explained and broke everything down for me so I understood the process and what to expect every step of the way. I felt very supported and heard and not so alone anymore. They worked very hard and were very persistent to achieve the best possible outcome for me. Professional, compassionate, experienced, confident, caring people you want representing you.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 13, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Working with Steve was easy and his staff was very helpful and responsive! I would highly recommend him. The case went smoothly and I had a great result. The best part was I received a refund for money that wasn’t used.

Divorce
Posted by Zac
January 13, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Professional, and they get the job done. It’s good to work with legal advisors you can trust. They spent the time to take a messy case and articulate it in a way that made sense. Every question I had was answered with an explanation of what it meant in my case. I appreciate the work they did for me.

Divorce
Posted by JoAnn
January 12, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I retained Steve for one of the toughest parts of my life. He’s stood by my side and been the rock when I had no strength to fight back. Will definitely recommend. He and his team are worth every penny.

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Copyright Litigation
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning and Wills
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Litigation 4
    • Probate Litigation and Administration
    • Financial Litigation
    • Political Litigation
    • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law 3
    • Family Law and Divorce
    • Divorce
    • Military Divorce
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate and Property
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Construction Law
  • Other 5
    • Business & Commercial Law
    • Endangered Species Litigation
    • Land and Boundary Disputes
    • Protection from Abuse
    • Sex Crime Litigation

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  • Languages

    Spanish
    English

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    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

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  • Video Calls

    Offers Video Calls

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2020

  • Additional Links

    https://www.americantrialgroup.com

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4.5
76 reviews

191 Water StreetAugusta, ME 04330U.S.A.

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  • Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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