Heather Barbour
Google Rating
4.2(139 reviews)
- (907) 793-3550
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DVLawyers AI Summary:
The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) focuses on providing comprehensive support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. Their services aim to empower victims by offering culturally sensitive assistance and legal representation, particularly in navigating complex systems. ANJC emphasizes a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that survivors feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their journey towards healing and justice. The tone of ANJC's communication is empathetic and community-oriented, demonstrating a genuine commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by Alaska Native and American Indian survivors. They recognize the complexities of each survivor’s situation and work to tailor their services accordingly, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for clients to regain control of their lives. If you are seeking support in areas such as obtaining restraining orders, navigating custody issues, or accessing necessary resources, ANJC could be a good fit for you. They offer various programs and legal assistance aimed at helping victims achieve stability and justice. While they serve a specific population and focus on culturally relevant solutions, their team is dedicated to championing the rights and needs of all victims within their community. If you resonate with their mission and approach, reaching out to ANJC may be a beneficial step in your healing journey.
Jurisdiction:Alaska (Since 2007); California (Since 2007)
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Fees
No Free Consultation
Education
M.A.
J.D.
B.A.
Associations
Member
Member
Reviews
RATED 1.0
Sep 2, 2025via Google
Johnnie Elizabeth
"The Alaska Native Justice Center chose to send their entire legal team on vacation/to a conference the week of my hearing, when I needed an advocate to sit with me in the courtroom. They wouldn't help me file for a continuance so that I could gather evidence, they refused to even let me store my evidence at their office so it wouldn't get stolen. It fit into a binder and has since been stolen out of my car. I needed help and they chose to use tribal funds to get drunk on vacation and pretend that they help people in this legal system. I was belittled, when I told them about the abuse I was experiencing and how much worse it would get in the coming months. I told Ruby and Taylor that I needed help. I needed someone to sit with me in the courtroom to help me stay focused so that I could tell the judge what I needed to tell her. And they told me I'd be fine, and that they'd see me after their conference. Not a single person from the Justice Center wanted to help me. I'm tired of seeing you guys posting advertisements claiming to be available to help when all you do is take down people's names so you can collect grant money to go on vacation. I'm tired of non-profits claiming to help people and then sucking up all the grant money to do stuff like go to conferences. There was no reason the entire team had to go. Why are native women not worth helping?????"
RATED 1.0
Jul 2, 2025via Google
Marie Bourdon
"Again, I tried to get help with this place. Again, I get the door slammed in my face because they don't help a mother in need of defense against the state and Kawerak did nothing either because the female did not like me. It is sad that anyone who can not afford an attorney and try to come here and ask for help, they don't help fight for native rights at all 😭 This place does not even deserve a star at all, no wonder why paralegals find a real attorney to work for."
RATED 5.0
Jul 2, 2025via Google
Loretta Coffee
"Friendly, helpful staff 🌻"
RATED 1.0
May 2, 2025via Google
Jennie Schield
"An absolute waste of grant money. They treat victim's of domestic violence with contempt. They care more about lining their pockets than helping people who have experienced extreme trauma. They retraumatized myself and son."
RATED 1.0
Oct 2, 2024via Google
Tammy Michaels-Jimenez
"I got turned away 3 times. Understanding that they get Grants for being Federally recognized Tribal Department. Still, there are Indigenous Alaska Natives out there WHOM are struggling due to being Below Poverty Level searching for assistance. I had told them that being harassed by an soon to be Ex-husband. Still got turned away. Embarrassing how we search for help that's why there , there. But we get turned away. Shaking my head."