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Briana is dedicated to ensuring the rights of the accused are respected and the actions of the government comply with the state and federal constitutions. She is a fierce advocate of each and everyone of her clients. Briana takes pride in how she treats her clients and realizes everyone has a story to tell -- and Briana listens. If you need a criminal defense attorney, she is the one you should call.
Briana graduated from college in 2006 with high honors, earning degrees in paralegal studies with a minor in business administration as well as a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history. She was Secretary of the Board of Directors for CASA-CAN of Great Falls, a nonprofit organization that provides guardian ad litem services to abused and neglected children in court proceedings.
After graduation, Briana worked as a paralegal at an insurance defense firm in Great Falls and then as a paralegal at the Office of the State Public Defender in Great Falls.
In August of 2008, Briana began law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While attending law school, Briana was a staff member and then an editor on the MONTANA LAW REVIEW. While on the Law Review, Briana, as Symposium Editor, orchestrated a two-day Symposium on the Montana Constitution, which was heralded as one of the best Symposia that the Law Review has held to date. She was a member of the UM Trial Team during her second year and a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic during her third year. Additionally, she was Professor Cynthia Ford’s research assistant in the areas of Evidence and Civil Procedure.
Between Briana’s first and second years of law school, she was again selected to work for the United States Senate Committee on Finance, but this time as a law clerk. Between Briana’s second and third years of law school, she worked at the Federal Defenders of Montana where her passion for criminal defense was reaffirmed. After graduating with honors from UM Law in May of 2011, Briana moved to Helena to clerk for Justice Jim Rice of the Montana Supreme Court.
After clerking for Justice Rice for a year, Briana was hired at Smith & Stephens P.C. in Missoula as part of its elite criminal defense team. Under the tutelage of John E. Smith and Colin M. Stephens, Briana gained invaluable knowledge in providing excellent and effective criminal defense.
Briana and Katy joined forces in June of 2015 to provide high caliber criminal defense and other services. Briana lives with her husband Corby and their pup in Missoula and loves enjoying the fun life and culture Missoula provides.
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234 E Pine St, Missoula, MT, 59802-4513
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Posted by Kristen | February 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Compassion with Grit!
Briana is all you want in an attorney. She's knowledgeable, confident, witty, and driven. You can count on being honestly informed throughout the process. Briana is compassionate and patient with all the concerns and questions that arise - she's very cognizant of the fact that your issues are encompa...
Posted by Mark | October 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Over the years I have had the necessity to retain attorneys in terms of various issues in my life. Overall I can't say that the experiences would fall under the excellent category. I was referred to Briana through another lawyer in Missoula, met with her and saw an individual who not only engages...
Posted by out of state Client from Wa. | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
excellent Attorney!
While Hiring Brianna Kottke when she was working in another local very established law firm , I was happy with her diligent work and followed her to her own firm while my case was on going, Now called Stack&kottke , until my case had finished! Brianna will do the work, connect the dots and find the ...
"Briana is a fantastic lawyer and one of the best criminal defense attorneys out there. She puts clients first and is passionate about defending their rights to the fullest extent of the law."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2011
Child Advocacy - Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
2011
Graduated with Honors, University of Montana School of Law
2015 - Present
Owner/Member, Stack & Kottke, PLLC
2012 - 2015
Associate - Criminal Defense, Smith & Stephens, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk for Justice Jim Rice, Montana Supreme Court
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Federal Defenders of Montana
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Criminal Defense Clinic
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
2006 - 2007
Paralegal, Office of the State Public Defender
2005 - 2006
Paralegal, Smith, Walsh, Clarke & Gregoire
2015 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals BarMember
2012 - Present
Montana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Western Montana Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Criminal Justice Act PanelPanel Attorney
2011 - Present
Montana State Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Federal District Court for the District of MontanaMember
2011 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2013 - 2014
HSWM Legislative and Advocacy Committee Board of DirectorsBoard Member
Four felony counts of criminal endangerment and one count of third offense DUI reduced a three year deferred imposition of sentence on one count of criminal endangerment.
Sentenced well below the mandatory minimum
Dismissed
Dimissed outright
2011
JD - Juris Doctor (with honors)
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts (high honors)
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts (high honors)
2015
Lawyer Wellbeing
2014
Lawyer Wellbeing
2013
Access to Justice
2012
Criminal Defense
2011
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