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Robin L. Schmid
also known as Robin Koutchak
About Robin
Biography
YOU DESERVE A DYNAMIC, WELL RESPECTED TRIAL ATTORNEY and advocate. I have practiced law for 30 years including 28 years in all Alaska courts in the state, from Barrow to Ketchikan, Bethel to Tok. I moved to Alaska in 1992 from Michigan where I now enjoy emeritus status. I've been licensed in Alaska since 1994.
I have spent ten years of my career in public service as a District Attorney, an Assistant Attorney General under Governor Sarah Palin and City and Borough Attorney for both Sitka and the North Slope Borough. The other 20 years of my career have been in private practice, defending people accused of serious crimes, as well as assisting persons in CINA, ICWA and juvenile cases. I have a background in Social Security, contract law, wrongful discharge and property law. I practice in both State and Federal Court and have been a member of the Federal CJA. I love southeast Alaska but have lived in Anchorage, Wasilla and Barrow, besides Sitka.
Sitka is where I want to stay. I have adult children, cats and a border collie. I love my pets, sports, hiking, baking and...I like to play poker, but I will never gamble with your decisions.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alaska for 31 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 35 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Robin Schmid
1302 Sawmill Creek #34, Sitka, AK, 99835
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Posted by Robert | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Robin #1 lawyer in Alaska
If you need a lawyer Ronin is the best one in Alaska, Slam Dunk is the saying lawyers use when a big case is won. Robin did that for me ,Thank you Robin
Robin Schmid
Replied last April 11, 2018This was a two week trial in rural Alaska that I won for my client. It did turn into a slam dunk and the prosecutor who lost has held it against me ever since! They key is to investigate and focus on every detail. Having the trust and cooperation of a good client always helps.
Robin L. Schmid's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robin was my client when she served as the City Attorney for the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska. Robin was delightful personally, and smart, well-informed, thoughtful, and an assertive and insightful advocate. It was my privilege to work with her and I endorse and recommend her."
David Bruce
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
Julie Willoughby
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Robin Schmid
2009 - 2011
Assistant Attorney General, State Of Alaska Department Of Law
2007 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, State of Alaska
1993 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, State of Alaska
Associations
National College of DUI Defense
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Haskins v. Municipality of Anchorage, 22 P.3d 31 (Alaska App. 2001)
Conviction was overturned. Case was dismissed.
Roach v. Caudle, 954 P.2d 1039 (Alaska 1998)
Lower court overturned and case remanded back to lower court.
Perrson-Mokvist v. Vaughn, Redington, Anderson, et. al. 942 P.2d 1154 (Alaska 1994)
Trial victory confirmed
Education
1989
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Western Michigan University
B.S.
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Can a police officer lie and had me charged with something saying opposing party felt endanger and arrest me when they didn't?
19 Aug 2024
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Can my husband and I still travel to Hawaii? Criminal Mischief 5-Damage Under $250 Class B Misdemeanor in the state of Alaska.
07 Mar 2022
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Is it past the statute of limitations, in Arizona, if I was arrested for a small amount of cannabis in March of 2011?
17 Mar 2021