Providing Criminal Defense Services Throughout Central, Eastern and Northern Maine
Attorney Richard Hartley provides criminal defense representation in many locations across Central, Eastern and Northern Maine. With an office centrally located in Bangor, Attorney Hartley offers telephone meetings to people outside the area to review their case and to prepare for court appearances.
As for the actual court appearances, he works to minimize the client’s need to appear. When it is necessary for the clients to appear he makes arrangements to meet at the Courthouse in advance of an appearance.
The map below shows the area of Maine that we serve along with specific cities where Criminal Defense Attorney Richard Hartley attends court for his clients.
Whether you live in Ellsworth or you’re here on business you probably know it is the economic haven for this part of the state and one of the fastest growing areas. Known as the heart of Downeast Maine, Ellworth is also known for residents spending leisure time in the Acadia National Park or out of state vacationers making their way to 
Belfast has something for everyone to see. Whether you are a local area resident or on vacation you can enjoy the beautiful waterfront on Penobscot Bay or walk through historic downtown.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Skowhegan has something for everyone; hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, art and heaps of history. Skowhegan is the seat of Somerset County, the largest producer of maple in the country and host to the longest consecutively running agricultural fair.
Dover-Foxcroft in Piscataquis County is considered a community for all seasons. The area is perfect for both visitors and residents to enjoy hiking and fishing in the spring while spending the summer boating on Sebec Lake. If it’s the cooler weather you enjoy you can go horseback riding to view the beautiful fall foliage or in the heart of winter you can snowmobile and ski.
Lincoln is one of the best kept secrets in Maine. The town holds unlimited opportunities for residents and travelers with over 20,000 acres of woodland and 4,000 acres of water. Lincoln is family and senior friendly making it a wonderful place to raise children or simply retire.
With the amazing view of Mt. Katahan along with the Penobscot River people like to call Millinocket a home away from home. The many outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, parachuting and water rafting can keep you busy if you are in Millinocket on vacation.
Newport, Maine is nestled on the shoreline of Sebasticook Lake making it a great place for water recreation whether it is fishing, swimming or a long boat ride it has something for everyone.
Calais, the international boundary between Maine and Canada sits along the St. Croix River. The town is unique in the fact that it has some of the highest tides in the U.S. as the river rises and falls 25 ft. two times each day. The Whitlock Mill Lighthouse is a spectacular site that is still in operation today helping guide the ships from Passamaquoddy Bay.
There are so many wonderful things about the town of Machias, waterfalls, blueberries, rebellion and more. The beautiful waterfalls located on the Machias River once powered the vast amount of mills that produced lumber which could reach the port. During the Revolutionary War the British demanded lumber from Machias. This resulted in a rebellion and the first naval battle of the American Revolution.
Orono located along the Penobscot River is home to the University of Maine. This college town has a lot of activities for all to enjoy including the Stillwalk River trail or the Orono Farmers’ Market. Orono has the region’s best collection of bars and restaurants which can be accessed by students using the Black Bear Orono Express.
Bar Harbor is one of the largest vacation spots in Maine. People from all over the world come to stay in this beautiful town located on Mount Desert Island. There is so much to do when you are in Bar Harbor relaxing like enjoying the water, the beach, the Acadia National Park or one of the wonderful restaurants offering a one-of-a-kind experience.