Criminal Defense Lawyers in zip code 59802 | 10 Available

James is a fourth generation Montanan and lifelong resident of this beautiful state. He has dedicated his career to representing everyday people against the oppression of the powerful, whether that be the government, big corporations, insurance companies, or others who seek to take advantage of hard working Montanans.. James obtained both his bachelor’s degree in philosophy (2011) and law degree (2016) from the University of Montana. In law school, he: served the Montana Law Review as a staff editor for one year and the intake editor for another year; clerked for Montana District Court Judge Russel Fagg in Billings for a summer; and completed his clinical experience representing indigent criminal defendants in Missoula. After law school, James clerked for United States District Court Judge Sam Haddon in Helena for one year. He then briefly served as a public defender in Helena before accepting his (then) dream job at Meyer, Shaffer & Stepans in Missoula, where for 6 years he represented individuals in Montana and Wyoming in areas such as oil field accidents, civil rights, sexual assaults, employment disputes, and contract disputes.. Now, James is excited to open his own solo practice based in Missoula. He brings a diverse array of experience from both within the courts and in front of them, from multi-million dollar, high profile federal cases to minor misdemeanor criminal cases in city courts. James understands that regardless of how relatively big or small your legal issue is, it is likely one of the most important, confusing, and stressful aspects of your life. He accordingly approaches every case with compassion, honestly, and a dedication to demystifying the legal system for his clients, all while achieving the best results possible. Unlike many lawyers that treat their clients like merely a means to getting paid, here you will be treated with the respect, kindness, and dignity you deserve.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

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James took his time and answered any questions I had, he also responded right away. He made sure I u ...

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Law Office of James C. Murnion, PLLC.
415 N. Higgins Ave..

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

Katherine Stack Avvo Reviews
Hired her for my son's case. She did an excellent job. She was very professional and knowledgeable. ...

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Stack & Kottke, PLLC.
234 East Pine.

Brian Smith is a 1997 graduate of the University of Montana School of Law. He was initially admitted to the North Dakota and Minnesota State Bars in 1997 and admitted in Montana in 1998. (Two bar exams at a time was enough.) He did not keep North Dakota and Minnesota Bar licenses but is admitted in all State and Federal Courts in Montana. In the over twenty years that Brian has been in practice he has spent about half the time in private practice and the other half in the trenches as a full time public defender, both for the State of Montana and the County of Missoula. He is a member of the Federal Criminal Justice Act panel.. Brian is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the National Association for Public Defense. He is a Trustee/Officer for the State Bar of Montana and a member of the State Bar Technology Committee.  The Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers named him co-Lawyer of the Year in 2014.. Brian is currently working for the Montana Office of the State Public Defender as the Public Defender Division Administrator.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

Brian Smith Avvo Reviews
Brain was able to get me a fair and reasonable sentence to the charges I faced. He was fair and non- ...

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Office of the State Public Defender.
610 Woody Street.

Briana is dedicated to ensuring the rights of the accused are respected and the actions of the government comply with the state and federal constitutions.  She is a fierce advocate of each and everyone of her clients. Briana takes pride in how she treats her clients and realizes everyone has a story to tell -- and Briana listens. If you need a criminal defense attorney, she is the one you should call.Briana graduated from college in 2006 with high honors, earning degrees in paralegal studies with a minor in business administration as well as a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history. She was Secretary of the Board of Directors for CASA-CAN of Great Falls, a nonprofit organization that provides guardian ad litem services to abused and neglected children in court proceedings. After graduation, Briana worked as a paralegal at an insurance defense firm in Great Falls and then as a paralegal at the Office of the State Public Defender in Great Falls. In August of 2008, Briana began law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While attending law school, Briana was a staff member and then an editor on the MONTANA LAW REVIEW. While on the Law Review, Briana, as Symposium Editor, orchestrated a two-day Symposium on the Montana Constitution, which was heralded as one of the best Symposia that the Law Review has held to date. She was a member of the UM Trial Team during her second year and a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic during her third year. Additionally, she was Professor Cynthia Ford’s research assistant in the areas of Evidence and Civil Procedure. Between Briana’s first and second years of law school, she was again selected to work for the United States Senate Committee on Finance, but this time as a law clerk. Between Briana’s second and third years of law school, she worked at the Federal Defenders of Montana where her passion for criminal defense was reaffirmed. After graduating with honors from UM Law in May of 2011, Briana moved to Helena to clerk for Justice Jim Rice of the Montana Supreme Court.After clerking for Justice Rice for a year, Briana was hired at Smith & Stephens P.C. in Missoula as part of its elite criminal defense team. Under the tutelage of John E. Smith and Colin M. Stephens, Briana gained invaluable knowledge in providing excellent and effective criminal defense.Briana and Katy joined forces in June of 2015 to provide high caliber criminal defense and other services. Briana lives with her husband Corby and their pup in Missoula and loves enjoying the fun life and culture Missoula provides.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

Briana Kottke Avvo Reviews
Ghtful, and knows what she’s doing. To anyone in need of a great lawyer with an effecient hard wor ...

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Stack & Kottke, PLLC.
234 E Pine St.

Peter was admitted to the Montana State Bar in 2006, the U.S. District Court in 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008 and the United States Supreme Court in 2013.. Peter is a shareholder at McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk.  Peter has obtained acquittals for accused clients in both state and federal courts. He has handled appeals to the Montana and United States Supreme Courts, and has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Peter’s practice areas include white collar criminal defense, general criminal defense, personal injury law and general civil litigation.. In addition to his court room work, Peter has represented numerous professionals—including attorneys, nurses, doctors and law enforcement— facing disciplinary action from their licensing boards.. Peter has also represented numerous college students facing expulsion for violating university student conduct codes.. Peter is a proud and active member of the District of Montana’s federal Criminal Justice Act Panel. During law school, he was trained at and tried cases for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office and worked in the law school’s criminal defense clinic.. Peter is recognized statewide as an expert in federal and state firearm laws, on which he regularly lectures and consults with other attorneys.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

Peter Lacny Avvo Reviews
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McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk.
283 West Front Street.

David Maldonado has successfully defended numerous clients charged with DUI, Drug Offenses, and multiple other criminal charges.  He is the founder and owner of Maldonado Law, PLLC which maintains two offices: Missoula and Butte, MT.  He maintains an active personal injury caseload representing people on first and third party insurance claims for those individuals that suffered bodily injury as the result of car crashes.  Additionally, David maintains an appellate practice and a limited family law practice. With multiple jury trials and appeals, David has the experience, ability, and skill to be a strong advocate for his clients.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

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Maldonado Law, PLLC.
210 N. Higgins.

Brian has a diverse practice now focused primarily on both criminal and civil litigation. Brian also has significant experience representing clients in divorces and parenting actions. Brian has litigated cases from Western Montana to the far reaches of Eastern Montana and has tried numerous cases to verdict, including cases involving personal injury, highway construction, property disputes, and criminal prosecutions.. Brian earned his undergraduate degree in 2010 at Dickinson State University and his law degree from The University of Montana School of Law in 2013. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

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Post & Lebsock, PLLC.
201 West Main St..

Matthew A. McKeon was born and raised in the mining city of Butte, America. He attended Dartmouth College followed by the University of Montana School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Montana District Courts and the U.S. District Court, District of Montana (2014).. Matthew is a member of the State Bar of Montana, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Dartmouth Lawyers Association. While in law school he was a member of the Business & Intellectual Property Group and completed his clinical work in the Mediation department.  In his criminal practice, Matthew has represented dozens of accused clients in all forms of criminal cases; many of them on behalf of indigent defendant’s through the Conflict Division of the State of Montana’s Office of Public Defenders. Matthew also is a proud member of the District of Montana’s Criminal Justice Act Panel, where he provides federal criminal defense services to indigent defendants.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana

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Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C..
201 W. Main St..

Lance is a 1999 graduate of the Gonzaga School of Law and is licensed to practice in Montana State, Federal and Municipal Courts. He is a Montana trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense and plaintiff's litigation. He has tried several major cases. Lance has received acquittals in cases of deliberate homicide, assault with a weapon, and drug cases, to name a few, but oftentimes his litigation skills have led to dismissals or plea agreements to lesser charges in trial level cases. He has handled multiple deliberate homicide cases and has been recognized by his peers for his tenaciousness as a litigator and his effectiveness in justified use of force and bullying cases. He has also won significant civil verdicts and settlements against corporations such as UPS, FedEx and insurance companies, as well as cities, municipal parties, police departments. He has settled numerous cases against multimillion dollar corporations and insurance companies, as well as cities and municipalities.. Although he handles a variety of criminal and civil cases, Lance has a passion for defending the underdog and protecting the injured. While his office is in Missoula, he is willing to travel anywhere in Montana to defend or pursue a claim on behalf of his clients. Lance understands that he and his firm are not only fighting for your rights, but also for the future of your life, family, job, and reputation. He will do everything possible to ensure your rights are protected, your interests are pursued, and your entitlement to a fair legal proceeding is safeguarded.. Lance is a native Montanan, who obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Montana. He is a member of the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Lance has the honor of being designated counsel for Porac. He devotes his free time to his wife, children and family, friends and the great outdoors.

Area of Practice: Criminal Defense

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana



Contact: +1 (406) 926-7522
Reep, Bell & Jasper, P.C..
202 W Spruce St.

Area of Practice: Federal Civil Practice, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Indian Law, Medical Malpractice Defense, Corporate Law, Election, Campaign and Political Law, Environmental Law, Toxic Torts, Health Care, Labor and Employment, Appellate Practice

Zip code: 59802, Missoula, Montana



Contact: 406-728-1694
Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C..
201 W. Railroad Street.