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Gretchen L. Staft

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 16 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2009

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Gretchen L. Staft's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding!

OUTSTANDING! Office staff the best. Always met me before court, explained options, knows her stuff. Could have spent 3 years DOC one one charge alone, spent only 15 days half-way house. She and staff are awesome! David

Posted by Emily | June 29, 2015

Very Competent

Gretchen was very helpful and walked me through everything right away. She was always there whenever I had questions or needed a response immediately. The case ended up being dismissed, but I would have felt very comfortable and trusting with her if trial would have been imminent. I definitely rec...ommend her and the firm.

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Gretchen L. Staft's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Barrickman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You won't find a more dedicated and passionate criminal defense attorney. I have personally seen Ms. Staft's work ethic and am aware of excellent results she has obtained in numerous cases. I highly recommend Ms. Staft."

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Cynthia Strout

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Staft is a dedicated lawyer with excellent skills. I have personally observed her court skills, her dedication to her work and her compassion in representing all her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Philip Shanahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Ms. Staft as a skilled, intelligent, conscientious attorney. You can rest assured that Ms. Staft will handle your case with great care and determination."

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Jeffrey Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Gretchen for a long time. We went to law school and even moved up to Alaska together. She is an excellent attorney - intelligent and highly ethical. I highly recommend her."

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Wallace Tetlow

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Gretchen Staft to anyone seeking zealous legal representation. Gretchen is smart, hard-working, committed to her clients and a skilled advocate."

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R. James Christie

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Gretchen Staft without reservation to anyone seeking zealous legal representation. Gretchen is smart, industrious, and a skilled advocate. She fights hard for her clients and provides the highest level of service. Our firm was so impressed with Gretchen's legal skill, experience, and ability to obtain great results for her clients that we invited her to join us as a member of the firm!"

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Cynthia Strout

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Shanahan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Evan Barrickman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Certificate of Appreciation for Service to Alaska, Gov. Bill Walker, State of Alaska

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Tetlow Christie, LLC

2011 - 2015

Trial Attorney, Alaska Public Defender Agency

2009 - 2011

Chief of Staff/Legislative Aide, Alaska State Legislature

Associations

2017 - Present

Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Vice President

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors (2017-present)

2011 - Present

Western Juvenile Defender Center

Member

2009 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

National Association for Public Defense

Member

Education

2013

AKACDL All-Stars Conference

2012

Western Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit

2012

Alaska CINA Conference: Safe Children, Strong Families

2010

National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, Northwest States Forum

2009

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Vermont Law School

MA - Masters

2005

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

House State Affairs Committee

Executive Ethics: Legal Fees/Family Travel

2011

House Labor and Commerce Committee

Antitrust Actions and Penalties

2011

House Judiciary Committee

Including Arson in Crimes of Conspiracy

2011

House Finance Committee

Deceased Veteran Death Certificates

2010

Senate Judiciary Committee

Criminal Fines for Organizations

2010

Senate Judiciary Committee

Uniform Act: Property Interest Disclaimer

2010

House Labor and Commerce Committee

Antitrust Actions and Penalties

Languages

English

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