Paul Aranson at a glance
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- Judge of Probate
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Paul Aranson
Judge of Probate · Cumberland County Probate Court
Paul Aranson — Cumberland County Probate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Aranson’s term as judge is set to continue until December 31, 2026, and he is a candidate in the 2026 Maine General Election for the same office
- Aranson ran in the Democratic primary for the 2026 election for Cumberland County Probate Judge, reflecting his ongoing engagement in local judicial elections
- Judge for the Cumberland County Probate Court in Maine, a position he was elected to in 2018
- The collected biographical information identifies Paul Aranson as Cumberland County probate judge elected in 2018
- Served two terms as the district attorney for Cumberland County from 1982 to 1990, worked in private legal practice, and was an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s College
- Earlier work included two terms as Cumberland County district attorney (1982–1990), subsequent private practice and adjunct teaching at St. Joseph’s College
- His incumbency and prior experience as district attorney contribute to his qualifications for the role
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Maine School of Law in 1977.
Additional information
- It lists him as a Democrat, with a probate term ending in 2026 and a reelection candidacy that year.
- It records a Brandeis BA in 1972, Maine Law JD in 1977, Maine bar admission in 1977 and graduation from Deering High School.
- Registered as a Democrat
- Seasoned legal professional with decades of experience in prosecution, private practice, and academia.
- As the current probate judge in Cumberland County, he plays a key role in overseeing guardianships and other probate matters, and he continues to seek re-election to maintain his judicial service
- As a probate judge, Aranson oversees matters such as adult guardianships, conservatorships, and protective arrangements, which are critical for protecting vulnerable adults, including seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Maine Rules of Probate Procedure, published compilation effective July 1, 2019
Cumberland County Probate Court
Probate Court proceedings. This 2019 compilation is retained as dated source evidence; later amendments have not been exhaustively checked. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
2026 Directory of Maine Counties
Identity source · PDF · Source checked October 4, 2026
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