Andrea Hewitt

Andrea Hewitt is an appellate lawyer and civil litigator at Hewitt & Hewitt in Yarmouth, ME. Hewitt handles civil, criminal, and administrative appeals as well as post-conviction petitions and trial-support matters. The practice includes appellate briefing and argument, civil litigation, post-conviction work, and consultation with trial counsel on preserving issues for appeal. The work often involves developing case strategy, evaluating evidence, briefing legal issues, and preparing matters for negotiation, hearing, trial, or appeal.

Hewitt earned a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law, cum laude, and a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire, cum laude. Hewitt began her legal career with the Florida Public Defender’s Office and later worked as a legal consultant. That training supports the research, writing, analysis, and advocacy required in complex civil disputes and other contested proceedings.

Hewitt’s experience includes appellate and litigation work in Maine and Florida, including civil, criminal, and administrative appeals in state and federal courts. She also advises trial lawyers on appellate issues, including preservation of arguments and the procedural steps that can affect later review. These matters require close attention to facts, procedure, legal standards, and the practical consequences of decisions made throughout a case.

Andrea Hewitt is admitted in Maine and Florida and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Her background combines appellate advocacy, courtroom experience, public defense work, and consultation with other lawyers on difficult procedural questions. The practice remains focused on careful preparation, clear analysis, and representation that responds to the legal and practical demands of each dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hewitt & Hewitt
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine
• Florida

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Cum Laude

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