Carina Cilluffo, Appellate Attorney in Portland, Maine

Carina concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• Family Law

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Carina's primary office is at Portland, ME, 04112-8893. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Carina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Carina for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Carina offer a free consultation?

  Carina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carina's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Carina's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Maine typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Carina take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Carina is licensed in Maine. Matters governed by Maine law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Carina?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Carina accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Carina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.