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# Paul Aranson

Cumberland County Probate Court · Judge of Probate

## Profile

- Court: Cumberland County Probate Court
- State: Maine
- Role: Judge of Probate
- Service status: active

## Summary

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.

## Sources

- [2026 Directory of Maine Counties](https://www.mainecounties.org/uploads/1/4/3/2/143228552/2026_directory_complete.pdf)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Maine Rules of Probate Procedure, published compilation effective July 1, 2019](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7035949b391933326f2d42fe) — 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](https://www.courts.maine.gov/rules/text/mr_prob_p_only_2019-04-11.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.