Chignik, Alaska Criminal Lawyers

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. Brown represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including aviation disasters, sexual abuse victims, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle liability. In addition to being a successful civil lawyer Mr. Brown represents defendants facing criminal charges. Mr. Brown has represented those charged by the government criminally in a variety of matters ranging from misdemeanors to unclassified felonies.

During his career, Mr. Brown has successfully tried numerous civil and criminal cases to verdict. In 2011, he attended the prestigious Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. This approximate 28-day intensive course is considered one of the most demanding training sessions...

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,...

As one of Southeast Alaska's leading criminal defense attorney, Julie Willoughby is in court nearly every day working and fighting for her clients. Julie Willoughby zealously, efficiently, and intelligently represents Alaskans accused of crimes, from serious felonies such as homicide, drugs, sex crimes, arson, theft, and assault to misdemeanors such as DUI, domestic violence, or Fish and Game offenses.

Julie Willoughby is a second generation Alaskan who lives and works in Juneau and practices exclusively criminal law throughout Southeast Alaska. As such, she is frequently the first Lawyer that local Alaskans call when they, or a loved one, is accused of...

Robin Schmid (formerly Robin Koutchak) has been practicing law for 26 years. She has been a District Attorney and has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alaska. Robin has also been in private practice for 10 of those years, focusing on serious criminal defense in both State and Federal courts. Robin has practiced from Barrow to Ketchikan and Chignik to Tok. Other areas Robin practices in are Social Security Disability, Juvenile justice, ICWA and CINA, property law, contract law, employment law and general practice such as wills. Robin has also been an adjunct professor teaching introductory...

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...

The Law Office of Ben Crittenden provides representation for the injured in Alaska. We have extensive experience in taking cases to trial and settling cases. We understand you are in a difficult situation when you come to us, and work hard to make your life easier and accommodate your demands.

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...

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...

Josh Cooley, Attorney at Law, graduated from the The George Washington University Law Center in Washington, D.C. While in Law School, Mr. Cooley fell in love with criminal defense and Alaska while interning at the Alaska Public Defender Office here in Kenai. Immediately after graduating, however, Mr. Cooley set out to shape his criminal defense and litigation practice in one of the biggest and busiest markets in the country: Miami. In his first year, he received the Statewide Public Defender College Best Advocate Award. In less than five years, Mr. Cooley moved from the Juvenile and Misdemeanor...

John Hollis is a 2015 graduate of the University of California, Davis, School of Law. While at Davis, John was named to the Order of the Coif and the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He was a member of the Trial Practice Honors Board, the Managing Articles Editor for the Journal of Juvenile Law and Policy, and a participant in the Aoki Federal Defender Clinic, through which he helped draft an appellate brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before joining Cashion Gilmore, John clerked for Chief Justice Craig F. Stowers at the Alaska Supreme Court. John's...

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...

Since graduating from Vermont Law School in 2012, I have tried many cases before juries and have won a great majority of those trials. Even more often, I convinced the trial court to dismiss cases without the need for a trial. Whether charged with a crime, injured in an accident, looking to start a business, or buying a home, you need a lawyer you can count on. With me as your attorney, you can be certain you have an effective courtroom lawyer on your side, ready to fight for you.

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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.