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Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Augusta, Maine
The Law Office of Ross Fichthorn has been dedicated to providing robust criminal defense representation across Maine for over two decades. With a career spanning 21 years, including a decade as a felony prosecutor in Texas and service with the Kennebec/Somerset District Attorney's Office, Attorney Ross Fichthorn brings unparalleled insight into the criminal justice system. Our practice focuses on leveraging trial-ready strategies to defend clients against charges ranging from OUI/DUI and domestic violence to drug offenses and violent crimes.We prioritize personalized legal counsel, combining aggressive courtroom advocacy with nuanced plea negotiations informed by intimate knowledge of prosecutorial tactics. Our success in over 100 jury trials demonstrates our commitment to protecting clients' rights and minimizing the lifelong consequences of criminal convictions. We operate from a client-centered philosophy, offering flat-rate fee structures and 7-day availability to ensure accessible, transparent legal representation when it matters most.
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Criminal Defense
OUI/DUI Defense
Domestic Violence Cases
Drug Charges Defense
Felony Prosecution Defense
Highlights and features
- 21+ years of combined prosecutorial and defense experience
- Lead counsel in 100+ jury trials with high success rate
- Specialized knowledge of Maine's OUI/DUI and domestic violence laws
- Former prosecutor insights into plea negotiation strategies
- 7-day availability for urgent legal consultations
What people say
High Success Rate
5-Star Client Service
Experienced Attorney
Trial-Ready Advocacy
Transparent Fee Structure
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges including assault, theft, and violent crimes. With extensive trial experience, we develop customized defense strategies for each case. Our approach combines proactive evidence analysis with aggressive courtroom representation to protect clients' rights and future opportunities.
OUI/DUI Defense
Specialized defense against OUI/DUI charges involves challenging field sobriety tests, breathalyzer accuracy, and procedural compliance. We represent clients in both criminal court and Maine BMV hearings to contest license suspensions and minimize long-term consequences of impaired driving allegations.
Domestic Violence Cases
We defend against domestic violence assault charges by scrutinizing evidence credibility and challenging overcharged cases. Our representation addresses both immediate legal consequences and lifelong implications like firearm ownership restrictions through strategic plea negotiations and trial advocacy.
Drug Charges Defense
Our drug charge defense focuses on Fourth Amendment violations and possession element challenges. We examine search warrant validity and evidence handling procedures to suppress illegally obtained evidence while developing alternative explanations for proximity to controlled substances.
Trial Representation
With 100+ jury trials handled, our trial representation emphasizes meticulous preparation and persuasive presentation. We leverage prosecutorial insights to anticipate opposing strategies while maintaining relentless advocacy for optimal verdicts in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
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Ross Fichthorn
Attorney
With 21+ years of experience, Ross Fichthorn is a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney. He has handled 100+ jury trials across Texas and Maine, focusing on complex criminal cases. His unique perspective combines prosecutorial insights with aggressive defense strategies to protect clients' rights.
Questions
What criminal defense services do you specialize in?
We specialize in defending OUI/DUI charges, domestic violence allegations, drug offenses, and all felony/misdemeanor charges under Maine law.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Our insider knowledge of prosecution strategies enables more effective plea negotiations and trial preparation tailored to specific jurisdictions.
Do you offer flat-rate fee structures?
Yes, we provide transparent flat-rate fees for many criminal defense services to eliminate billing uncertainty.
Are consultations available on weekends?
We offer legal consultations seven days a week to accommodate urgent defense needs.
How do you handle complex drug charge cases?
We conduct comprehensive Fourth Amendment analyses to challenge illegal searches and build strategic defense frameworks.
