Farr James A is a dedicated Alaska criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of experience, offering aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation across the entire state. What sets this firm apart is Attorney James Farr’s unique background as a former Alaska state Magistrate, providing invaluable insight into judicial processes and prosecution strategies.
The firm operates with 24/7 availability, recognizing that criminal charges can arise at any time and require immediate action. Serving clients from Anchorage to remote Bush communities, Farr James A leverages deep Alaska-specific knowledge—including familiarity with local courts, prosecutors, and uniquely Alaskan legal issues like subsistence rights and village alcohol laws—to protect clients’ freedom, records, and livelihoods.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- DUI defense
- Domestic violence cases
- Reckless driving charges
- Juvenile delinquency matters
- Offenses against the person (assault, sexual assault, homicide, stalking, harassment, kidnapping, robbery)
- Offenses against property (theft, burglary, criminal trespass, vehicle theft, arson, criminal mischief, forgery, fraud, white-collar crimes)
- Offenses against the family and vulnerable adults (endangering welfare of a child, criminal nonsupport, failure to permit visitation)
- Offenses against public administration (perjury, witness tampering, escape, obstruction of justice, bribery)
- Fighting with police (resisting arrest, assault on an officer, interference with arrest)
- Lying to police (false reporting, false statements, false identification)
- Offenses against public order (disorderly conduct, riot, unlawful assembly, harassment, misconduct involving controlled substances)
- Weapons charges (concealed carry violations, possession by prohibited persons, weapons misconduct)
- Offenses against public health and decency (drug possession/distribution, prostitution, gambling, alcohol violations, public indecency)
- Miscellaneous offenses (fish and game violations, environmental crimes, alcohol importation, failure to register as sex offender)
- Fugitive from justice and extradition cases
- Traffic tickets
The firm provides statewide representation, including in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Mat-Su Valley, Kenai Peninsula, Southeast Alaska, and remote communities such as Kotzebue and Dutch Harbor. Attorney Farr is equipped to handle cases through modern technology like video conferencing, ensuring accessible defense for all Alaskans regardless of location.
