Sitka County Lawyers

My practice as a licensed attorney began in federal court, clerking for the Honorable James K. Singleton. During that time I developed a passion for criminal defense, and subsequently had the honor of working for the Alaska Public Defender Agency in both rural and urban settings. Ultimately, I became the supervisor of the trial unit in the Anchorage office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency, overseeing all felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys. I developed a broad base of trail experience during my time with the Agency, and am grateful for the tremendous opportunity it afforded. Now...

Michele takes a no-nonsense, direct approach, standing up to bullying insurance companies and big business. She is a champion in holding responsible parties accountable for negligent and wrongful conduct and she is committed to seeing justice served. She has recovered millions of dollars for her clients.

I run a private Admiralty/ Maritime and Environmental Law practice in Cordova, Alaska.

Attorney Thorssin-Bahri is a member of the local community and is familiar with court practices across Alaska. Ms. Thorssin-Bahri has represented clients throughout Alaska in all phases of criminal and civil litigation. Ms. Thorssin-Bahri has successfully represented clients in various types of criminal cases including the most serious charges, unclassified felonies. Ms. Thorssin-Bahri has extensive experience researching, writing, and arguing complex pretrial motions. Ms. Thorssin-Bahri has successfully negotiated with prosecutors to obtain dismissals and charge reductions and with opposing counsel to obtain favorable settlements for her clients. She has conducted numerous jury trials including a...

I was raised in Alaska, graduating from Chugiak High School in 1985. After graduating from Hamilton College in 1989 and Columbia Law School in 1992, I returned to Alaska to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable James K. Singleton with the U.S. District Court for Alaska. For the past 20 years, I have been practicing law with my wife, Michaela (also raised in Alaska). We are co-owners of Kelley & Canterbury LLC, where our focus is on helping injured Alaskans with their personal injury claims. Clients appreciate the individualized attention from a family-owned practice,...

Nicole is a former Palmer Superior Court Law Clerk and Anchorage Assistant District Attorney who decided to go into private practice in October 2020. Nicole opened her own law office in February 2022, and since then, has been providing high-quality, cost-effective service to her clients.

Meet John H. Roberson III: Alaska's Trusted DUI Defense Attorney At the Law Office of John H. Roberson III, we understand the complexities and challenges of facing a DUI charge in Alaska. With vast experience and a deep commitment to defending your rights, John Roberson III stands as a beacon of hope for those navigating the daunting legal waters of DUI defense. Expertise in DUI Defense: Specializing in DUI defense, John employs a comprehensive approach to ensure every client receives a robust defense strategy tailored to their unique situation. With an in-depth understanding of Alaska's DUI laws, John's expertise provides clients with...

I am a licensed lawyer living in Soldotna, Alaska and a member of the Alaska Bar Association. I practice divorce, custody, evictions, probate, workers' compensation, bankruptcy, wills, domestic violence protective orders, and tax preparation. Working in public interest law has been a focus of my career. I was formerly employed by Alaska Legal Services Corporation. You think of this as "practicing law for the people". I am now excited to be able to do this on a private basis for the people of the Kenai Peninsula. Because I have practiced as an attorney "of...

A graduate of the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State (1993) and Amherst College (1990), Jennifer has been practicing law in Alaska since 1993. Previously focusing on domestic relations (another difficult time for most people and a leading cause of bankruptcy) and appellate work, she now focuses primarily on debtor bankruptcy. She was selected by Woodward/White Inc. for inclusion in the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Jennifer was a partner with Gruenberg, Clover & Holland before becoming a solo practitioner in 2004. She is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to her clients and...

As a Christian attorney, I believe that the vocation of law is a calling from God. With that calling comes the responsibility of practicing law in a manner consistent with my faith and convictions.

In my Anchorage, Alaska, practice, I represent a broad range of clients and understand that no two situations are exactly the same. However, in all my cases I try to work with my clients in order to not only obtain the most favorable outcome, but also to ensure to the greatest extent possible that the final resolution occurs in a timely manner, and that it will last....

I lead a team of legal professionals and oversee the day-to-day in-house counsel function. I regularly advises and supports senior executives and other business leaders on the full range of contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate issues faced by a large, multi-location Alaskan business.

Shana Theiler has earned a reputation on the Kenai Peninsula for being a highly capable, aggressive, knowledgeable attorney; passionate about defending clients against the unreasonable pursuits of soon-to-be ex-spouses as well as protecting individual liberties against an ever pervasive and infringing government. Shana is an experienced attorney in both civil and criminal matters, serving the Kenai Peninsula for over 9 years. Specializing in child custody, equitable division in divorce and developing critical criminal defense strategies, she is always ready to fight the good fight. A skilled trial attorney and highly competent in motion practice (Motion to Suppress, Motion to Dismiss); Her comprehension...

Awarded a JD degree from the University of California, Hasting College of the Law in 1970. Admitted to the bar in Alaska, the United States District Court for the District of Alaska, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Practiced in Alaska from 1970 to the present in the fields of family law, medical malpractice and personal injury. Av rating from Martindale Hubbell, its highest rating by other lawyers and judges.

I am a lifelong Alaskan (born in Sitka), have practiced law in Anchorage for 44 years, and am currently a solo practitioner. My practice encompasses all aspects of commercial law, with an emphasis in bankruptcy, debt restructuring and workouts. I represent creditors, Chapter 11 business debtors, and Chapter 7 trustees, and also provide mediation and arbitration services. Education ...

Mr. Wyatt has practiced law since 1992. His life and educational experiences allow him to understand and communicate with people from all walks of life. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and trained as an electronics technician. He served aboard nuclear submarines and as an electronics instructor for six years. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a field engineer and technical writer. Mr. Wyatt then returned to college. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU), majored in Business Management, and graduated Cum Laude. Following graduation, he was accepted into law school at BYU. Following that, he...

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