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Board of Bar Examiners
The Board of Bar Examiners was established by the Maine Legislature (see 4 M.R.S. section 801) and is composed of nine members- seven attorney members and two public members, appointed by the Governor. The Board is responsible for processing and reviewing all applications to the Maine Bar, administering the Uniform Bar Exam in Maine, making determinations regarding the character, fitness, and eligibiity of applicants, and certifying admission of successful applicants.
Type: Established by the Legislature
Chair: Chris MacLean, Esq., of Camden
Related website: Maine Board of Bar Examiners.
Membership Roster
Updated: 2/25/25
Term expires 12/31/2025
Chris MacLean, Esq. (Chair)
Terms expire 12/31/2026
John P. Gause, Esq.
Elyse Segovias, Esq.
Terms expire 12/31/27
Tracy B. Ferland, Esq. (Secretary)
Marianne Tarraza, NP (Treasurer)
Term expires 12/31/28
Caitlyn S. Smith, Esq.
Terms expire 12/31/29
Norman G. Trask, Esq.
Debra Baeder Ph.D.
Executive Director
Melissa K. Hansen
Supreme Judicial Court Liaison
Associate Justice Catherine Connors