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Status Categories

Active
Attorney is licensed to practice law in Maine .
Disbarred
Attorney is disbarred and is prohibited from practicing law in Maine by order of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court .
Emeritus
Emeritus attorney may practice law in Maine to provide pro bono publico services to the indigent through recognized legal services organizations.
Inactive
Attorney is inactive and has completely discontinued the practice of law in Maine . Inactive attorneys are prohibited from practicing law in Maine , although such attorney may have active status in other jurisdictions.
Judicial
Attorney serving in a Judicial or Case Management Officers (CMOs) capacity at a state or federal court.
Resigned
Attorney who has resigned is prohibited from practicing law in Maine . The resignation has been accepted by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and may have been entirely voluntary or may have been allowed in lieu of discipline.
Suspended
Attorney is suspended from practicing law in Maine . The suspension may be the result of disciplinary or non-disciplinary (administrative) proceedings.