Zachary Brandmeir

Zachary Brandmeir is a Maine attorney whose Bangor law office presents a criminal defense practice covering domestic violence assault, OUI, and other criminal charges. He also serves as the elected, part-time Judge of Probate for Penobscot County, a position he began in January 2023. His legal background includes representing people facing criminal proceedings and addressing cases in which a person’s rights and future may be affected by court decisions.

Brandmeir earned a B.S. from the University of Maine, followed by an M.S. in Accounting and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 2007. His education includes business and accounting subjects as well as legal training. Earlier in his career, he worked in tax-related practice before moving into private legal representation in Maine, an experience that broadened his understanding of procedural and financial questions.

His criminal defense work has included OUI cases, assault allegations, and domestic violence charges. In these matters, the legal questions can involve field sobriety evidence, the reliability of testimony, and the consequences of a conviction. As Judge of Probate, he presides over matters within the county probate court’s jurisdiction, including estates, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and related proceedings, rather than serving as counsel in those cases.

Brandmeir’s experience spans private legal practice and judicial responsibilities within Penobscot County. His criminal defense background emphasizes reviewing evidence and explaining legal options, while his judicial role involves deciding matters brought before the probate court. Zachary Brandmeir brings knowledge of Maine legal procedure to a career that now includes both a documented legal practice background and public judicial service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Brandmeir Law
• Member, Maine State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maine
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of Maine
  Bachelor of Science (BA)

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