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Heather Marie Brown

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  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Licensed for 7 years
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About Heather

Heather is an associate attorney with Franich Law Office, LLC practicing in the areas of criminal defense, domestic relations, probate and other civil matters. She first joined Franich Law Office as an intern after her first year of law school in 2011, and has stayed on with the firm since.

 

Heather has successfully litigated complex custody matters, including cases involving jurisdictional disputes, relocation, and allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and substance abuse. She is also an enthusiastic advocate for clients facing criminal charges, having successfully defended clients against DUI charges as well as various assault charges. She has proven to be an innovative problem-solver, and has a special knack for the art of “long-distance lawyering,” having represented several clients across the states in Alaska’s courts.

 

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Practice areas

OtherFamilyGeneral practiceDivorce and separationCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 20%

    Misdemeanors and Felonies, including Assault, Sexual Assault, DUI, etc.

    8 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 10%

    8 years

  3. General practice: 10%

    8 years

  4. Family: 10%

    Family law, or Domestic Relations, involves a variety of civil law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Adoption, Child in Need of Aid cases, Estate Planning and Probate.

    8 years

  1. Domestic violence: 5%

    8 years

  2. Real estate: 5%

    8 years

  3. Business: 5%

    8 years

  4. DUI and DWI: 5%

    8 years

  5. Workers compensation: 5%

    8 years

  6. Estate planning: 5%

    8 years

  7. Probate: 5%

    8 years

  8. Adoption: 5%

    8 years

  9. Child custody: 5%

    8 years

  10. Child support: 5%

    8 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Franich Law Office LLC

104 Kutter Rd
Fairbanks, AK, 99701-3169

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      AKActive201408/28/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Volunteer Attorney of the Month, AprilAlaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault2018
      Top 10 Under 40National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2016
      Pro Bono Award for Excellence - Firm, Franich Law Ofc. LLCAlaska Bar Association2015
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Associate AttorneyFranich Law Office, LLC2014 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      National Academy of Family Law AttorneysN/A2016 - Present
      American Bar AssociationN/A2014 - Present
      National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2014 - Present
      Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual AssaultVolunteer2014 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Thomas Goode Jones School of Law At Faulkner UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2013
      Gonzaga UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2003

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      Review Heather Brown

      Knowledgeable and Hard Working

      Posted by

      Heather represented us on a DUI. She thoroughly reviewed the case information, kept us in the loop on what was occurring and worked hard to get the best outcome under the circumstances. Heather answered all of our questions and provided us with realistic and practical information to assist us in this process. She was extremely pleasant, helpful and had a wealth of knowledge in helping us navigate the unfortunate situation that we were in. I highly recommend her to anyone in the Fairbanks area looking for legal assistance.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Best In Fairbanks

      Posted by

      Heather was a true pleasure to work with, in my trying time. She helped me along the way explaining every step and walking me through every situation. By far the best in town. All tough I hope I never need a lawyer again. If I do, there is no question who I will be calling.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      very pleased

      Posted by

      She is awesome ! She is strong and confident. She give you her honest opinion and options. She is the best lawyer I have met in town.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Nothing But Regret

      Posted by

      I had what was a slam dunk situation (described by Ms Brown and another respected lawyer) in my favor and the way Ms. Brown wrote up the paperwork, it not only got denied by the court. It was filled out wrong and I had to go and scratch out parts of her work and rewrite parts of it. Once my situation was denied, I tried calling Ms Brown and I couldn't even get a return call from her. I hope local residents avoid this attorney. So many better options out there and you deserve so much better treatment from an attorney.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Heather Brown's response: I appreciate your feedback, and I am sorry that you have had a less than desirable experience with either myself and/or my firm. Unfortunately, no matter is ever a "slam dunk situation," thus this matter does not sound familiar to me. I strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case, and if I can offer any further assistance or clarification for you, please don't hesitate to contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

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