Matthew C. Widmer

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      Matthew C. Widmer

      Matthew C. Widmer

      Birch Horton Bittner & CherotTotal Records: 1
      510 L Street, Suite 700, Anchorage, AK, 99501
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      Prior to joining the firm in 2018, Mr. Widmer was an assistant Public Defender in the Anchorage office of the Public Defender Agency and an assistant Public Advocate with the Office of Public Advocacy. He handled all types of criminal defense, including post-conviction matters and parole. He was also responsible for representing Agency clients in the felony drug/felony DUI wellness court and conducted multiple trainings for Agency attorneys.

      Mr. Widmer began his legal career in private practice in Bethel, Alaska, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in criminal, personal injury, wrongful death and other matters. He has represented clients in courts throughout the state and has extensive experience in rural Alaska.

      Mr. Widmer’s current practice primarily focuses on complex litigation, homeowners associations and municipal law.

      Bar Admission

      Alaska, 2006

      U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 2006

      U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2008

      Other Affiliations

      Alaska Bar Association

      Committee on Fair and Impartial Courts, Chair

      Historians Committee

      American Bar Association

      Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Treasurer

      President of the Anchorage Bar Association

      Anchorage Youth Court (Instructor)

      Junior Achievement, Board of Directors

      Education

      • William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2005 J.D.

      • Virginia Tech, 1999 B.A.

      Honers

      • Anchorage Daily News ‘Achievement in Business’ Award Recipient, 2020

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