Goodnews Bay Criminal Lawyers

Sean Brown is an experienced attorney with over 22 years of legal practice. He has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients in sex abuse cases and personal injury. Over the course of his career, Sean has earned a reputation as a skilled and effective litigator, with a deep understanding of law and a commitment to serving his clients' best interests. Sean's work has been recognized by several organizations, including being named to the Alaska Super Lawyers list for multiple years in the area of personal injury. This recognition is a testament to his commitment to his clients...

The Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush have established a professional reputation nationwide for strength, experience, strategy, and unparalleled dedication to our clients. Our lifetime commitment to fairness and justice strikes the perfect balance between compassion and aggressive assertion of our clients’ rights. The founder, Blake Quackenbush, graduated from the prestigious William S. Boyd School of Law. He competed nationally in ADR moot court, interned for the governor of Utah, and also researched and wrote for two federal court judges. Mr. Quackenbush is a published author and has engaged in many public speaking events.* He assisted the former Dean of the...

I was born into a wonderful family in Cleveland, Ohio. My father was Dr. J.W. Skrha,MD and mom was Betts Skrha,RN. I had a sister Betsy, and brothers John and Paul. In 1977 we all went on a 8 week trip by motorhome to Alaska. In 1982 I was married to Denise and we had two beautiful daughters, Katie and Rebecca. I received a Juris Doctorate Degree from Cooley Law School in 1984. Shortly thereafter Denise and I moved to Kenai, Alaska where we bought a home on the Kenai River and I opened my...

Steve Wells is a criminal defense attorney with nearly two decades of experience, including 10 years practicing in Alaska. He handles criminal cases at the state and federal level, and has a 97% record of success. Steve’s commitment to excellence has earned him the recognition of his peers, with inclusion in the 2014 edition of the Alaska Super Lawyers list and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He takes an active role in the profession, such as by serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a founding president of...

Mr. Herz represents private and indigent clients statewide in state and federal courts. His practice emphasizes Criminal Law and Civil Rights. In his 28 year practice of law Mr. Herz has tried numerous serious felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Herz received his B.S. with honors from the University of California and his J.D. from the University of Oregon. Following law school he clerked for the Honorable Thomas E. Schulz, Superior Court Judge for the State of Alaska. Mr. Herz was the Supervising Attorney for the Palmer office of the Alaska Public Defender Agency,...

Robin Schmid (formerly Robin Koutchak) has been practicing law for over 30 years. She has been a District Attorney and has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alaska. Robin has run a private practice for over 20 of those years, focusing on serious Criminal Defense in both State and Federal courts. She has practiced from Barrow to Ketchikan and Chignik to Tok. Other areas Robin practices are Social Security Disability, Juvenile justice, ICWA and CINA, Property Law, and Contract Law. Robin was an Adjunct Professor teaching Introductory and Advanced Criminological and Juvenile Delinquency theory classes at...

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...

The culture I employ in my practice is distinctive. Instead of hierarchy, I work in an environment where cooperation with my clients is key. Because I operate without layers of bureaucracy, I maintain a direct communication and close working relationship with my clients. My flexibility enables me to assemble solutions to address your legal needs efficiently and effectively. My connection with other attorneys in the Anchorage legal community offers the strength and depth of a large firm, without sacrificing the responsiveness and personal service you receive from a solo practitioner. On a daily basis, I achieve excellence in...

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...

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...

Ms. Soutiere has provided skilled and successful representation in criminal and civil law matters for over 10 years. She is licensed to practice in the State of Alaska, United States District Court for the District of Alaska, and Immigration Court within the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Soutiere has practiced throughout the State of Alaska, including Kotzebue, Nome, Barrow, Fairbanks, Bethel, the Mat-Su Valley, the Yukon Flats and Southeast Alaska. She is experienced and highly effective in both rural and urban settings.

Ms. Soutiere is known for identifying critical legal issues with efficiency and expertise. She has advanced skills in...

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...

The Law Office of Corrie J. Bosman offers mediation and legal solutions for criminal, probate, civil, property and other matters.

Ms. Bosman’s focus on quality, rather than quantity, allows her to offer a personalized and solution-oriented approach to legal problems while at the same time grounding the practice in expertise and strong advocacy when called for.

She is a strong believer in treating clients with dignity and respect. Her office proudly serves clients throughout the communities of Southeast Alaska.

I am a litigation focused attorney with experience defending clients throughout Alaska. My goal as an attorney is to get my clients the best possible outcome whether that is a negotiated settlement or contested hearing/trial. I have completed dozens of jury trials and handled hundreds of criminal matter ranging from traffic tickets to murder. As a workers' compensation attorney, I have negotiated and settled complex matters, prevailed at contested hearings, and argued cases before the Appeals Commission and Alaska Supreme Court. I have experience as both an insurance defense attorney and plaintiff attorney.