Timothy Zerillo is the founder of Zerillo Law Firm, LLC, based in Portland, Maine. Tim regularly handles federal and state criminal defense, complex personal injury and marijuana regulatory matters. Tim practices throughout Maine in Federal and State Courts.
Tim is on the Board of Directors and is Vice Chair of the Membership Committee for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a Past President of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, where he remains the Chair of the MACDL Continuing Legal Education Committee.
Tim is the author of the book “Defending Specific Crimes,” now in its first edition for James Publishing. He regularly publishes articles in the Maine Lawyer’s Review, focusing on criminal law issues.
Tim is a recipient of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers "President's Award," which is awarded annually to a lawyer who best exemplifies the goals of the association and the legal profession. He has been elected to the Best Lawyers in America in the category of White Collar Criminal Defense, and New England Super Lawyers for the years 2010-2019. Tim was elected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2014 and 2017. Tim is a frequent lecturer on criminal defense and marijuana topics.
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