Alaska residents facing criminal defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. The legal framework in Alaska differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern criminal defense cases in this jurisdiction.

Criminal cases in Alaska are prosecuted through Superior Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Alaska's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The Alaska Bar Association maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

The criminal defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Alaska and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in Alaska — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Alaska. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Blake Fulton Quackenbush - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush
 807 G Street Suite 100 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 868-2780
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
English, Spanish
Alaska Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Matthew Michalski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew Michalski, Lawyer at Law
 135 Christensen Drive Suite 2A Anchorage AK 99501
Seattle University School of Law (2005)
English
U.S. District Court - Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
T. Yvette Soutiere - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of T. Yvette Soutiere
 110 Seward St #3 Juneau AK 99801
(907) 586-4000
Vermont Law School (2004)
English
Immigration Court within the United States Department of Justice Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Environmental Law Immigration Law
Phillip Paul Weidner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weidner & Associates
 943 W 6th Ave Ste 300 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 276-1200
Spanish
Bar #7305032
Alaska Bar
Active License
Verified
Antitrust Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
John Cashion - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cashion Gilmore, LLC
 1007 West 3rd Ave, Suite 301 Anchorage AK 99559
(907) 222-7932
Northeastern University School of Law (1997)
English
Alaska Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Personal Injury White Collar Crime
Lindsey N. Dupuis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lindsey N. Dupuis, LLC
 1577 C Street Suite 208 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 201-0897
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Kenneth L. Covell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Kenneth L. Covell
 1008 16th av Fairbanks AK 99701
(907) 452-4377
Bar #8611103
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
Joseph Raymond Skrha - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Joseph Raymond Skrha
 110 North Willow St.; Suite 137 Kenai AK 99611
(907) 283-7100
Thomas M. Cooley, School of Law (1980)
English, Spanish
Bar #8505032
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
Robin L Schmid - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robin Schmid - Affordable Alaskan Lawyer
 1302 Sawmill Creek #34 Sitka AK 99835
(907) 570-4768
Michigan State University
English
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Robert Herz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Robert Herz, P.C.
 The Seventh & E Building 431 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 107 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 277-7171
University of Oregon School of Law (1983)
Colorado Bar
Active License
Criminal Law White Collar Crime
Shana Theiler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walton, Theiler & Winegarden, LLC
 105 Trading Bay Rd. Ste 103 Kenai AK 99611
(907) 283-5774
Gonzaga University (2000)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
R James Christie III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tetlow Christie, LLC
 745 W 4th Ave Suite 250 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 274-4621
University of Wisconsin Law School
English
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI White Collar Crime
Ryan Stuart - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 921 West 6th Avenue Suite 200 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 297-9870
University of Colorado Law School (2002)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Insurance Defense
Bryan Douglas Schroder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 W 7th Ave STE 9 RM 253 Anchorage AK 99513
(907) 271-5071
University of Washington School of Law
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Environmental Law
James Torgerson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 510 L St Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 263-8404
University of Washington School of Law (1984)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Bradly Adam Carlson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 645 G St STE 100 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 406-6996
Texas Tech University School of Law
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Family Law
Corrie Jill Bosman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 6005 403 Lincoln Street, Suite 234 Sitka AK 99835
(907) 747-1060
University of Oregon School of Law (1994)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
Mark Robert Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 741,130 PARKING WAY LAKE JACKSON TX 77566
(907) 248-2205
South Texas College of Law (1980)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
James McGowan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 202-A Katlian St Sitka AK 99835
(907) 747-8650
Willamette University College of Law (1973)
American Sign Language, English, French, Spanish, Yankunytjatjara
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Gov & Administrative Law
Lance Christian Wells - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 733 W 4th Ave UNIT 308 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 274-9696
Michigan State University College of Law (1991)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Family Law
Brandon Marx - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 408 Oja Way Ste B PO Box 6171 Sitka AK 99835
(907) 747-7100
Vermont Law School (1999)
Spanish
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Michael A. Grisham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1031 W 4th Ave UNIT 600 Anchorage AK 99501
(907) 257-7829
University of Wisconsin Law School (1994)
Alaska Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Criminal Law
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