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About J. Stefan Otterson at a glance
J. Stefan Otterson is a Member based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Otterson Law Mediation P C. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Alaska (1988). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1988) and University of Utah (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alaska and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Stefan Otterson is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, mediation & arbitration and 12 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- J. practices at Otterson Law & Mediation, P.C. in Anchorage, AK
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J. Stefan Otterson's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
J. Stefan Otterson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alaska →
J. Stefan Otterson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alaska →
J. Stefan Otterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alaska →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J. Stefan Otterson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Alaska →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
J. Stefan Otterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Anchorage 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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