About George
George Hess is a criminal defense attorney based in Lewiston, Maine, with over 30 years of experience in the field. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 1973. Admitted to the Maine State Bar in 1973, he holds license number 000375. His practice areas encompass criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. Mr. Hess operates The Hess Law Firm, located at 217 Main Street, Suite 401, Lewiston, ME 04240.
The firm specializes in criminal defense, handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, including OUI, assaults, drug crimes, sexual offenses, theft, robbery, arson, computer sex crimes/child pornography, and murder. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Throughout his career, Mr. Hess has represented clients in various courts, including the District and Superior courts throughout Maine, particularly in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford. Kennebec Counties, as well as in the Federal courts in Portland and Bangor, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston.
His extensive trial experience includes handling complex cases, such as murder trials, demonstrating his capability in high-stakes legal proceedings. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Hess has contributed to the legal community by serving on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure. His firm, The Hess Law Firm, has been in operation since 1996, providing dedicated criminal defense services to clients across Maine. For those seeking legal representation in criminal defense matters in Maine, The Hess Law Firm offers comprehensive services backed by decades of experience. Prospective clients can contact the firm at (207) 782-2072 or via email at ghess@gppdl.com.
Mr. Hess's longstanding commitment to criminal defense and his active involvement in the legal community underscore his dedication to providing effective legal representation to his clients. For more information about The Hess Law Firm and the services offered, visit their official website at www.hesscriminallaw.com.
