NICHOLS, WEBB & LORANGER

Nichols, Webb & Loranger, established in July of 1999, defends citizens accused in Maine of engaging in criminal activities and OUI offenses. We believe, as did the authors of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Maine.

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Firm Overview

The law firm of Nichols & Webb also represents plaintiffs in civil litigation cases, such as

Personal injury
Sexual Harassment in the workplace
Workplace discrimination
Victims of product liability
OUI/DUI/DWI charges
Medical malpractice

We are committed to providing zealous and thorough representation for the citizens in Maine and to protecting your legal rights. Our experience speaks for itself and can be seen through our various sample cases on this site. We use the full extent of the law in order to make sure your rights are maintained and justice is served the way it is supposed to be.

Our office will work hard to make sure you receive the best resolutions possible for your case. Matthew Nichols, John Webb and Guy Loranger have all seen some of the toughest legal battles in the State of Maine and will provide the highest level of expertise for your specific situation. By using the integrity of the law, the team at Nichols, Webb & Loranger is able to help you through your case and get the most desirable results possible.

Defending You
Each case requires detailed attention so that your specific situation is fully understood. We create a strategy that will reflect the fundamental rights of each citizen and the laws set forth by the State and the United States – this strategy will be your game plan for defense against any pending charges. Our goal is have your charges greatly reduced or dropped and let you go back to your normal life. Being charged with a crime can be overwhelming and Nichols, Webb & Loranger will give you the guidance and experience you need.

Protect Your Future
If you or a loved one have been charged with a criminal offense in Maine, you need to act immediately – not doing so could seriously jeopardize your future. You need to go over all the facts with a lawyer that has experience in the criminal defense filed as soon as possible. Contact Nichols, Webb & Loranger at (207) 283-6400 for the Saco Office and (207) 879-4000 for the Portland office. You will talk to an attorney immediately who will advise you on how to best protect yourself.
Main Office

Main Office
477 Congress Street, Suite 800
Portland  ME  04101

Phone
  • (207) 879-4000
DUI and DWI
With over 20 years of law experience, Matt Nichols is one of the most successful OUI attorneys in Maine. He has been able to help countless victims have their criminal charges dropped or greatly reduced as they relate to alcohol related arrests.
Maine Drunk Driving arrests are complicated and expensive. They can be highly embarrassing and can follow you for the rest of your life through revoked driver's licensed and permanent record implications. Nichols, Webb & Loranger specialize in Maine OUI and DUI cases and can help avoid much of the pain and headache that comes with a drunk driving arrest.

If you have been arrested in Maine for drunk driving, our team of lawyers can help.

Attorney Matthew B. Nichols
With over 20 years of law experience, Matt Nichols is one of the most successful OUI attorneys in Maine. He has been able to help countless victims have their criminal charges dropped or greatly reduced as they relate to alcohol related arrests. Mr. Nichols has also devoted himself to appearing at various seminars and and gatherings to give talks on his defense of OUI and DUI charges in Maine. He is one of the most versed in the subject and has a success rate to prove it.

Attorney John Scott Webb
Mr. Webb'€™s involvement in the field of drunk driving defense spans to a national level where he has received accolades for his work in the field of OUI. He stays actively involved on a local, State, and National level in order to be at the forefront of all drunk driving laws and defense strategies so that he may better serve the people of Maine. In his 10+ years of private practice, Mr. Webb has risen to be one of the top OUI lawyers in the entire State of Maine.

Maine OUI Laws
Maine Drunk Driving Law often falls within the OUI (operating under the influence) bucket which can be interchanged with DUI and DWI. There are many specific laws for Maine that go into a drunk driving charge, such as legal limits of BAC (blood alcohol content), sobriety tests and their refusal, and the use of Intoxylizers (also known as Breathalizers). Understanding the full scope of the Maine law system can make a difference for your long term success with a drunk driving charge.

QUESTION TO ANSWER
Do you know how many drinks you can have before you are legally "drunk"?

Do you have to take a sobriety test?

What are the police allowed to do and what are they not allowed to do?



Contact Drunk Driving Help – Free Consultation
If you can't answer these questions and have been charged with an OUI, you need to contact a drunk driving lawyer immediately. Penalties for an OUI charge can be up to a year in jail and $5,000 fine. If you hire a lawyer, the chances of those happening decrease exponentially.

Nichols, Webb & Loranger is one of the top Maine Law Firms for OUI and drunk driving cases. If you have been involved in a drunk driving case, call them today for a free case evaluation.

Matthew B. Nichols

Attorney Matthew B. Nichols



Mr. Nichols has appeared on a variety of television and radio programs to discuss high-profile cases that he has defended. The Maine Sunday Telegram recently described him as a “zealous and fearless advocate.” In addition to handling dozens of homicides and other serious felonies, Mr. Nichols has represented thousands of citizens accused of drunk driving. He is widely regarded as Maine’s best attorney in the field of drunk driving defense. Mr. Nichols also maintains an extensive practice in the defense of felonies, homicides and misdemeanor criminal offenses.

Quick Facts
Trial Attorney.
Born: Mt. Clemens, Michigan in 1960.
Residence: Portland, Maine.
Married in 1992.
Licensed to practice in Maine since 1986.
Two years as Assistant City Solicitor in Bangor, Maine. In private practice since 1988.
MAINE OUI LAWYER
Mr. Nichols speaks to lawyers at numerous seminars on the topics of criminal defense and defense of OUI, DWI, and DUI drunk driving cases. He is a perennial attendee at national seminars on drunk driving defense and is a certified Intoxilyzer 5000 operator.

Education

University of Maine, Bachelor of Arts in History (with honors), 1983
University of Maine Law School, Juris Doctor, 1986
Bar Admissions

State Bar of Maine
US District Court – Maine
Education
  • University of Maine Law School
    Juris Doctor , 1986

John Webb

Attorney John Scott Webb

Mr. Webb practices Maine law predominantly in the field of drunk driving defense and criminal defense generally. He regularly attends national seminars in these subjects and has received his Certificate of Achievement from the National College for DUI Defense after successfully completing an intensive curriculum on the defense of citizens accused of drunk driving. Mr. Webb also maintains an extensive Criminal Defense practice in the Federal Court system.

Quick Facts
Trial Attorney.
Born: Sanford, Maine, 1961.
Residence: Sanford, Maine.
Married in 1998.
Mechanical Engineer, Department of the Navy, including project engineer for the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers from 1983 – 1989.
Licensed to practice in Maine since 1992.
In private practice since 1992.
Three year internship in York County (Maine) District Attorney’s office from 1989 through 1992 while attending Law School.
Maine DUI Lawyer
Mr. Webb has extensive experience with the DUI and OUI field in Maine over the last 20 years. He has received awards and accolades for his success in the DUI Defense field and is widely considered one of the top Maine lawyers for OUI.

Education

Maine Maritime Academy, Bachelor of Science in Engineering and minor degree in Engineering Science, 1983
Vermont Law School, Juris Doctor (with honors), 1992
Bar Admissions

State of Maine Bar
United State District Court – Maine
Education
  • Vermont Law School
    Juris Doctor , 1992

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