Zachary Brandmeir

Professional career

• Zachary W. Brandmeir is the first independent elected Judge of Probate for Penobscot County, Maine, serving a four‐year term from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026
• Elected in November 2022 and sworn in on January 4, 2023, replacing Amy Faircloth, who resigned to become a District Court judge
• A 41‐year‐old Bangor attorney, Brandmeir maintains a private law practice while serving as judge, earning about $47,000 annually for the role
• Zachary W. Brandmeir is the Penobscot County, Maine probate judge and a Bangor criminal defense attorney who founded Brandmeir Law
• The account describes him as the county’s first independent probate judge and identifies Amy Faircloth as his predecessor

Education

Additional information

• He won the November 2022 probate election as an independent, defeating Beth Seaney, and was sworn in January 2023.
• The elected position is part time, allowing him to continue private practice.
• He has stated that his motivation for running was a belief in his qualifications and a desire to serve the community
• He defeated Democrat Beth Seaney by a margin of over 8,000 votes
• His practice handles domestic violence, assault and OUI/DUI matters.
• His probate work includes adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, name changes, wills, trusts and estates.