Kaylee J. Folster

Kaylee J. Folster is a partner at Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky in Bangor, Maine, focusing on criminal defense and family law. She represents clients in state and federal criminal proceedings and handles divorce, child custody, parental rights, and adoption matters. Her practice combines contested courtroom representation with guidance through sensitive family changes. She joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2020.

Kaylee attended the University of Maine at Farmington, graduating in 2008, and earned a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2011. After law school, she began accepting court-appointed criminal cases and volunteered with Pine Tree Legal Assistance. This early work gave her experience with criminal defense and legal needs affecting people with limited financial resources, preparing her for an active litigation practice.

Her criminal cases have ranged from disorderly conduct to murder charges, including representation in federal and state court. In family law, she handles divorce, custody, adoption, parental rights and responsibilities, and post-judgment motions. She also works with clients facing complicated family dynamics who need guidance about the legal process. Her experience in both fields enables her to address contested allegations and family-related issues that require careful advocacy.

Kaylee J. Folster has served on the State of Maine Pardon Board since 2023, reviewing applications from people seeking pardons for earlier criminal convictions. She is also an alternate lawyer member of Maine’s Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee and received an appointment to the Maine Judicial Ethics Committee in 2025. The 2025 Marvin H. Glazier Award recognized her professionalism and civility. Her public service complements her criminal defense and family law practice and her work with people navigating the Maine court system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Maine Committee on Judicial Conduct
• Member, United States District Court for the District of Maine
• Member, State of Maine Pardon Board (2023-Present)

Licensed State

• Maine
• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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