About Matthew
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, with
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 45%
4 years
- DUI and DWI: 20%
7 years
- Appeals: 20%
7 years
- Family: 10%
4 years
- Social security: 5%
3 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Active | 2009 | 03/06/2017 |
| WA | Active | 2009 | 05/18/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Art Institute of Seattle | Audio Production | Associate of Applied Arts | 1998 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Music (Performing) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| APD training | Photo lineups and showups | 2012 |
Attorney endorsements
(1)
Pearlette Toussant, Contracts and agreements Attorney
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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Contact
135 Christensen Drive
Suite 2A
Anchorage, AK, 99501
Office (907) 538-4805
Fax (888) 337-2177