Atty. Amy Jo Schrum

Atty. Amy Jo Schrum

Ms. Amy Jo Schrum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, custody, divorce and 8 other areas of law.

Fairbanks Fairbanks 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Amy Jo Schrum at a glance

Amy Jo Schrum is a Member based in Fairbanks, Alaska, practicing at Downes & Tallerico Law Firm, LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Alaska (2008). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (—). Serands clients in Fairbanks, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Amy Jo Schrum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, custody, divorce and 8 other areas of law
  • Amy received a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Amy practices at Downes & Tallerico Law Firm, LLC in Fairbanks, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Jo Schrum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Jo Schrum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Amy Jo Schrum is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alaska →

Child Custody & Visitation

Amy Jo Schrum is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alaska →

Probate

Amy Jo Schrum is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alaska →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Amy Jo Schrum is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Amy Jo Schrum is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairbanks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy Jo Schrum

Where is Amy Jo Schrum's law office located?
Amy Jo Schrum's law practice is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The firm is Downes & Tallerico Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Jo Schrum handle?
Amy Jo Schrum focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Amy Jo Schrum practiced law?
Amy Jo Schrum has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Amy Jo Schrum go to law school?
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How can I contact Amy Jo Schrum for a consultation?
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Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 2008

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