Sarah C. Mitchell
Law Firm:
Skelton Taintor & Abbott
Position:
President
Phone: (207) 784-3200
Location:
Lewiston
Biography Overview
Sarah C. Mitchell is the President and a shareholder at Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine. Her practice focuses on family law, where she represents clients in matters including divorce, separation, parental rights, child support, alimony, custody and visitation, grandparent rights, and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She also handles post-judgment matters, collaborative divorce, and alternative dispute resolution.
She serves clients throughout southern, central, and mid-coast Maine and is a rostered Guardian ad litem, accepting court appointments statewide. In addition, she acts as a referee and private mediator. Her professional excellence has earned her recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, selection to Maine Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2010–2012), and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law from 2018 through 2025.
Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, she provides clear guidance on challenging personal matters while effectively advocating for her clients’ goals.
She is actively involved in the legal community, including serving on the Maine State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. She earned her J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Boston University.
Position: President
Phone: (207) 784-3200
Location: Lewiston
Biography Overview
Sarah C. Mitchell is the President and a shareholder at Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine. Her practice focuses on family law, where she represents clients in matters including divorce, separation, parental rights, child support, alimony, custody and visitation, grandparent rights, and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She also handles post-judgment matters, collaborative divorce, and alternative dispute resolution.
She serves clients throughout southern, central, and mid-coast Maine and is a rostered Guardian ad litem, accepting court appointments statewide. In addition, she acts as a referee and private mediator. Her professional excellence has earned her recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, selection to Maine Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2010–2012), and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law from 2018 through 2025.
Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, she provides clear guidance on challenging personal matters while effectively advocating for her clients’ goals.
She is actively involved in the legal community, including serving on the Maine State Bar Association’s Board of Governors. She earned her J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Boston University.