PERSONALIZED LEGAL SOLUTIONS
Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights & Freedom
PRACTICE AREAS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We provide aggressive representation for individuals facing criminal charges, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices are heard.
COURT APPOINTED CASES
We have a strong commitment to serving court-appointed clients with the same level of dedication and advocacy as private pay clients.
APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION REVIEW
Our firm handles appeals and post-conviction relief matters, fighting tirelessly to overturn wrongful convictions and unjust sentences.
DRUG CRIMES
We offer strategic defense for individuals charged with drug-related offenses, guiding them through the legal process with compassion and expertise.
SEX CRIMES
We have extensive experience in defending clients facing sex criminal charges.
FAMILY MATTERS
We have experience helping clients with divorces and parental rights matters.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
The Law Office of Paul D Corey & Associates is dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges. Our team is committed to upholding the principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that every client receives the best possible defense. We believe in building strong attorney-client relationships based on trust, respect, and open communication.
OUR ATTORNEYS
PAUL D COREY
Founder & Principal Attorney
Paul Corey is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with deep roots in Maine’s legal community. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law in 2010, following a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and an Associate’s degree from Central Maine Community College.
Paul began his legal career at Boothby Law in 2010, where he gained valuable experience before launching his solo practice in 2015. Over the years, he has built a reputation for handling complex and high-stakes cases, including, put not limited to, homicide, serious felonies, and post-conviction review matters.
In 2023, recognizing the urgent need for criminal defense representation across the state, Paul founded Paul D. Corey & Associates, P.A.. He remains actively involved in mentoring and collaborating with the firm’s attorneys, offering insight on nuanced legal issues and strategic case planning.
Outside the courtroom, Paul enjoys life in Auburn with his wife Lindsey, their two children, and two cats. He spends his free time sailing, fishing, gardening, and making the most of family adventures.
Tel: 207-466-1251
paul@pdca.law
ANNETTE WILSON
Associate Attorney
Annette Wilson earned her law degree in San Francisco at Golden Gate University School of
Law.
After practicing for several years in Alaska and then moving to Maine, Annette took a 23-
year break from practice to raise her family of children whom she adopted from foster care.
During that time she worked for the University of Southern Maine, teaching new foster and
adoptive parents and writing curriculum for professionals in various sectors of social service.
Returning to the legal field in 2023, she first represented parents in child protection cases and
now focuses on criminal defense for indigent clients.
Her experience with children who have experienced trauma has provided her with a unique insight to support clients by understanding
how what has happened in their life has brought them to where they are, and to advocate with
compassion and commitment.
Tel: 207-466-1016
annette@pdca.law
KAYLA ALVES
Associate Attorney
Kayla is a criminal defense attorney based in Lewiston, representing clients across the state in homicides, sex crimes, serious felonies and appeals.
Before becoming a defense attorney, Kayla served as a prosecutor. She has also experienced the justice system from the other side. That chapter of her life changed her path - and gave her a perspective few attorneys can offer. She understands what it feels like to face the power of the state, and she brings that insight and empathy into every case she takes on.
Today, Kayla is eligible to practice in state and federal court and is committed to fighting for fairness, dignity, and real second chances. Her journey hasn’t been traditional, but it’s shaped her into the kind of advocate people can count on when it matters most.
Tel: 207-466-4334
kayla@pdca.law
MICAH CHARETTE
Associate Attorney
Micah Charette is a dedicated criminal defense attorney committed to protecting the rights of individuals facing charges in Maine and Massachusetts. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Law, Class of 2024, Micah is licensed to practice in both states and represents clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Driven by a deep belief that everyone deserves strong and effective representation—regardless of the power or resources of the state—Micah approaches each case with determination, skill, and a client-centered focus. He understands that no one plans to need a criminal defense lawyer and works tirelessly to guide clients through the legal process with clear communication, respect, and a relentless pursuit of their goals.
Whether negotiating favorable resolutions or advocating in the courtroom, Micah’s mission is to ensure his clients’ rights are protected and their voices are heard.
NICHOLAS HOLMES
Associate Attorney
Nicholas is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties, with a primary interest in drug and firearm cases. Relatively new to Maine, he graduated from Drake University Law School in 2024 and Colgate University in 2020. Along with his law degree he obtained a Certificate of Prosecution and Defense, having specialized in criminal law during his studies. While in law school, he interned as a student attorney with the Polk County Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, Iowa, and spent a semester as a student attorney with Drake Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic.
Before practicing law, Nicholas did everything from operating CNC machines to packing tractor-trailers for FedEx. His diverse range of experiences allows him to have a unique perspective on people’s circumstances, and see elements and details of cases which some might overlook.
Nicholas has a passion for Fourth and Fifth Amendment issues, as well as courtroom-level, boots-on-the-ground advocacy. Having seen the criminal court system from both the State’s and Defendant’s sides of the aisle, he knows what issues to look for, and how to protect clients’ rights. Whether it’s evidentiary issues, negotiation, or trial, Nicholas is ready and willing to fight for his clients at every opportunity.
ARÉL DOYLE
Associate Attorney
Arél graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2020 with a degree in International Affairs and Development. In 2021, she chose to pursue her longstanding passion for law by enrolling at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. While at UNH Law, she served as a certified student defense attorney in the Criminal Practice Clinic, gaining hands-on experience in criminal defense work. She also was a founding member of the school's Criminal Law Association. Arél earned her J.D. in 2024, was admitted to the bar in her home state of Maine, and has gone on to further her commitment to criminal defense by joining Paul D. Corey & Associates.
Tel: 207-464-8675
micah@pdca.law
Tel: 207464-8616
nicholas@pdca.law
Tel: 207-494-5741
arel@pdca.law
CONTACT US
OUR OFFICE
Physical: 179 Lisbon Street, LL
Lewiston, ME 04240
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Mailing: P.O. Box 3022
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 358-9791
Fax (207) 510-8181
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