ME · rules
M.R. Prof. Conduct 8.2
JUDICIAL AND LEGAL OFFICIALS
(a) A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be
false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning
the qualifications or integrity of a judge, adjudicatory officer or
public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to
judicial or legal office.
(b) A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office shall comply with
the applicable provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
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- courts.maine.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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