Board of Overseers of the Bar

The Board and its Mission

The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar was created by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 1978 to govern the conduct of lawyers as officers of the Court. The Board is an independent agency under the jurisdiction of the Court.

The mission of the Board of Overseers of the Bar is to encourage and promote competent and ethical practice by members of the Maine Bar, and to make these standards known to members of the public so that they have confidence in the legal profession in Maine. The Board accomplishes its mission on several fronts including attorney registration, continuing legal education requirements, ethical guidance, and attorney regulation. [Read more]

Ethics Helpline for Registered Maine Attorneys

The Board of Overseers of the Bar provides assistance to Maine attorneys through its "Ethics Helpline" on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To speak with one of the Board's staff attorneys, call the Board's office at 207-623-1122. [Read more]

News

Law Office Management Services Now Available

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Please visit the Legal Resources page to learn more about Red Cave.

You'll also find a link to the new Law Office Management Blog



Maine Continuing Legal Education

Visit Maine Continuing Legal Education to log onto your CLE account, view FAQs and more.

Search our catalog of approved MCLE courses offered by dozens of providers at CLE Search.

Credits are earned on the calendar year. All attorneys actively licensed to practice in Maine must file their Annual MCLE Report between January 1 and the last business day of February.

See below for upcoming courses offered by the Maine Board of Overseers.



Upcoming CLE Presentations

Date Session Title Organization Location Speaker
11/21/2025 Coercive Control Within the Context of Family Matters - Session II Guardian ad Litem Review Board & Child-Centered Solutions Live Zoom
12/3/2025 Coercive Control Within the Context of Family Matters - Session II Guardian ad Litem Review Board & Child-Centered Solutions Live Replay

Hearings & Notices

Date Time Respondent Location
10/22/2025 Sean F. Faircloth TBD
10/22/2025 Vaneska Litz TBD
11/6/2025 9:00 AM Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Dan Umphrey Capital Judicial Center - Courtroom #4

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Recent Decisions & Orders

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Date Respondent Issued By Order Disposition/Conduct
10/14/2025 Board of Overseers of the Bar v. Mark A. Kearns, Esq. Grievance Commission Reprimand [PDF] conflict, unreasonable fee, and misrepresentation by omission
9/22/2025 Board v. Randy L. Robinson, Esq. Grievance Commission Findings Order [PDF] Probable cause for suspension
9/15/2025 Heidi M. Drew, Esq. Guardian ad Litem Review Board Findings Sanction Order [PDF] Removal from Roster
9/12/2025 Kellie Cameron Baker Grievance Commission Decision Sanction Order [PDF] Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
9/6/2025 Pamela J. Smith, Esq. Guardian ad Litem Review Board Reprimand [PDF] Reprimand

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Court News

Announcements and News Releases for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court

In Memoriam

The In Memoriam page is dedicated to honoring those members of the Maine Bar who have passed away in recent years. When available, links to full obituaries and news articles are also accessible. Click here to view the In Memoriam page.