MACDL's ANNUAL AwARds

  Each year at its annual meeting in June, the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers presents two awards.

President’s Award 

       This award is given each year to the criminal defense attorney who best exemplifies the goals and values of MACDL and the legal profession.

This year's award winner is: 

AMY L. FAIRFIELD

Past recipients: 

Stephen Schwartz, Neale Duffett, David Beneman, Walt McKee, Tim Zerillo, Ed Folsom, Virginia Villa, Matthew B. Nichols, Jamesa Drake, Jonathan Handelman, and James Mason.

Unsung Hero Award 

       This award is given each year to the criminal defense attorney who best exemplifies the highest level of commitment, passion, and tireless pursuit of justice in the representation of indigent defendants.

This year's award winner is:

SARAH E. BRANCH

Past recipients: 

Sherry Tash, Rob Ruffner, Amy Fairfield, Jeremy Pratt, Robert A. Levine, Lisa Whittier, Joe Mekonis, Ned Chester, Chris Ledwick, and Chris Northrop.

    To submit a nomination, please send a letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications based on the criteria above. 

    Nominations should be submitted to:

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Executive Director

P.O. Box 17642

Portland, ME 04112-8642

mainemacdl@gmail.com