A Trial Firm, Not a Plea Mill
When you are charged with a crime in Alaska, the decisions you make early can shape the rest of the case. The Law Offices of William R. Satterberg, Jr. has practiced criminal litigation in Fairbanks since 1982. We prepare every matter as if it will go to trial, because that preparation is what gives a client real leverage, whether the case ends in a dismissal, a negotiated resolution, or a verdict.
William R. Satterberg, Jr. has been admitted to the Alaska Bar since 1976 and has spent decades in the courtroom. That experience covers the full range of Alaska criminal practice, from misdemeanors in the District Court to felony matters in the Superior Court.
What We Handle and How We Work
We represent people accused of a wide range of offenses under Alaska law, including assault, theft and property crimes, drug charges, and other misdemeanor and felony allegations. We do not handle family or domestic law matters, bankruptcy, or workers' compensation, which lets us keep our focus on litigation.
Our work begins with the facts. We examine how evidence was gathered, whether your constitutional rights were respected during any search or questioning, and whether the State can actually prove each element of the charge. Mr. Satterberg has handled landmark constitutional cases in Alaska, and that background informs how we look at search-and-seizure, due process, and suppression issues in ordinary cases too.
What a Client Can Expect
You can expect direct, plain answers about where your case stands and what the realistic options are. We explain the charges, the possible penalties, and the steps ahead so you are never guessing. From arraignment through any trial, you deal with a firm that knows the Fairbanks courts and the people who work in them.