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 the practice of law, emphasizing practical problem solving, high-quality legal work, and cost-effective management of client matters. I endeavor to be a skilled client counselor as well as a lawyer. My approach to the practice and my commitment to quality of life combine to create a stimulating, informal, and ethical work environment. I take my work seriously, but not myself.
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AK | Active | 2009 | 06/17/2022 |
WA | Active | 2009 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Matthew Michalski, Attorney at Law | 2013 - Present |
Assistant Municipal Prosecutor | Municipality Of Anchorage | 2009 - 2013 |
Legal Intern | Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic | 2008 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | Municipality Of Anchorage | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Alaska Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Art Institute of Seattle | Associate of Applied Arts | 1998 |
Gustavus Adolphus College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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APD training | Photo lineups and showups | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Simmons v. State, 344 P.3d 833 (Alaska App. 2015). | Remanded for bail hearing with instructions. |
Allen v. Municipality of Anchorage WL 6576736 | Positive memorandum decision |
Fernandez v. Municipality of Anchorage WL 6576726 | Positive memorandum decision |
Osip v. Municipality of Anchorage WL 3764483 | Positive memorandum decision |
Boyd v. Municipality of Anchorage WL 1506160 | Positive memorandum decision |
Pearlette Toussant, Litigation Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Michalski for over twenty years. He is an upstanding and trusted member of both the legal community specifically and the Anchorage and surrounding areas generally. Without hesitation, I recommend and endorse him for your legal issues.
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