“Hopefully I will never need another attorney but if I do Mr. Tetlow will be my first and only call”
“After a life altering event, I enlisted the help of James Christie for legal services. It was the best decision I could have made.”
Alaska’s Criminal Defense Lawyers
Alaska criminal defense attorneys Wally Tetlow and James Christie offer experienced, aggressive, and effective legal representation to Alaskans in criminal defense and DUI defense cases. With 50 years of collective experience in criminal law, the defense attorneys at Tetlow Christie, LLC have assisted thousands of Alaskans navigate the criminal justice system and secure the best outcomes in their cases. Call us today to see how we can help you.
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We provide experienced, aggressive, and effective criminal defense in State and Municipal courts throughout Alaska. We have 50 years combined criminal defense experience, including substantial experience at trial.
We are included in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Law Firms” for criminal defense, are the most and best reviewed criminal defense attorneys on Avvo.com, and Wally & James are both rated by Super Lawyers—an honor only awarded to the top 5% of attorneys.
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We provide experienced and client-centered DUI defense representation to Alaska residents, visitors, and service members throughout Alaska, including representation in DMV administrative revocation proceedings.
Alaska DUI cases are surprisingly complex and carry significant penalties, even for a first offense. We have helped hundreds of people navigate their way through their DUI cases, secure the best outcomes, and minimize the impact these charges have on their lives.
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We provide experienced, effective, and zealous legal representation pursuing criminal appeals, both for criminal convictions and excessive sentences.
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We provide detailed, dedicated and exhaustive legal assistance in applications for post-conviction relief—helping overturn wrongful convictions and illegal sentences.
Our Services
Our Philosophy
1. Client Centered
Our clients’ unique needs, goals, and circumstances inform strategy, decisions, and our approach at every step of the process.
2. Honest Communication
Availability and open communication with our clients enables us to work together as a team to craft tailored, individual outcomes.
3. Attention to Detail
Details matter, especially when a person’s liberty, reputation, and career are at stake. We will leave no stone unturned in defending you.
“A person charged with a crime requires the guiding hand of counsel at every step in the proceedings against him. Without it, though he be not guilty, he faces the danger of conviction because he does not know how to establish his innocence.”
—Powell v. Alabama, 287 U.S. 45, 69 (1932)