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About MTACDL

The Montana Association was formed in 1997 to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crimes; to foster the integrity, independence and expertise of those who represent persons accused of crimes; and to promote the proper and fair administration of justice.

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Our Mission

The actions you must take on behalf of your client and your ethical obligations to your client will often not be understood or supported by the general public. We can help you improve your practice with practical answers to ethical questions, advice about legal strategy, and we will provide you with some of the best seminars in the nation to improve your trial skills.

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We offer support for you when the criminal justice system turns on your clients, or tries to turn on you. We hope you will consider joining with us. A strong criminal defense bar is an integral part of our criminal justice system.

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Lawyers

Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Finding yourself alone to face an uncertain future in the judicial system can be one of the most stressful things to happen to anyone. The lawyers listed at the links below understand that and are here to apply their considerable expertise as your advocate in finding true justice.

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Awards and Jobs
Meet the lawyers who have been recognized by their peers for outstanding work.

Achievement Awards

Occasionally, positions are open for federal or state public defenders or private firms. MTACDL will list these when asked.

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Find a Lawyer by City

Below is a list of professional criminal defense lawyers available to assist you. Click the lawyer's name to see his or her profile page. To sort the list by name, see the "Find a Lawyer (by Name)" link in the drop-down menu under "Lawyers" at the top of the page.

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Below is a list of professional criminal defense lawyers available to assist you. Click the lawyer's name to see his or her profile page. To sort the list by name, see the "Find a Lawyer (by Name)" link in the drop-down menu under "Lawyers" at the top of the page.

Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers has 135 registered members

Name

Company/Organization

City

Holloway & Hulling, PLLC

Missoula

Ashley Hurlbert

A&M Law

Missoula

Reep Bell Laird & Jasper PC

Missoula

McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk

Missoula

Peter Landsiedel

Leisher & Landsiedel P.C.

Missoula

Tipp & Buley

Missoula

Datsopoulos, McDonald & Lind, P.C.

Missoula

Appellate Defender

Missoula

Ryan & Miller

Missoula

Beebe, Flowers & Morris

Missoula

Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner P.C.

Missoula

Brett D. Schandelson

Montana Office of the State Public Defender

Missoula

Dwight J. Schulte

Schulte Law Firm P.C.

Missoula

Missoula

Michael Sherwood

Michael J. Sherwood, P.C.

Missoula

Stephens Brooke, PC

Missoula

Smith & Stephens, P.C.

Missoula

Colin M. Stephens

Stephens Brooke, P.C.

Missoula

Missoula

VanEngen Law Office, PC

Missoula

Missoula Public Defender's Office

Missoula

Susette Billedeaux

Pablo

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes

Pablo

Tribal Defenders, CSKT

Pablo

Joshua Morigeau

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes

Pablo

Cotter Law Office, P.C.

Polson

Justin Kalmbach

Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC

Polson

Charles "Chuck" Wall

Turnage, Mercer & Wall, PLLP

Polson

Deborah Pranikoff

Red Lodge

Lupine Law, PLLC

Shepherd

Superior

Eastman Law Offices

Three Forks

Peace Law Group, LLC

Waycross

Kimberly Durham

Durham Law PC

Whitefish

Achievement Award Winners

2026 John Adams Award - Tim Bechtold

2026 Rookie of the Year - Grace Brosofsky

2026 Timer Moses Lifetime Achievement Award - Ron Waterman

2025 Timer Moses Award - Steve Babcock

2025 Rookie of the Year - Ellen Boland Monroe

2025 John Adams Award - Dylan McFarland

2024 Timer Moses Award - Shandor Badaruddin

2024 Rookie of the Year - Arati Moses

2024 John Adams Award - Kathleen McQuillan and Suzanne Damjanovich

2024 Timer Moses Award - Bryan Tipp and Richard Buley

2023 Rookie of the Year - Paul Simon

2023 Timer Moses Award: Chuck Watson

2023 John Adams Award - Paul Gallardo

2022 Rookie of the Year - Scotti Ramberg

2022 Timer Moses Award - Tony Gallagher

2022 John Adams Award: Nancy Schwartz

2021 Rookie of the Year - Abigail Coburn

2021 Timer Moses Award - Ed Moriarity

2021 John Adams Award: Sandy Selvey II

2020 John Adams Award - Dwight Schulte

2019 Timer Moses Co-Award - Toby Cook

2019 Timer Moses Co-Award - Larry Mansch

2019 John Adams Award - Colin Stephens

2018 Timer Moses Award - John Rhodes

2018 John Adams Award - E. June Lord

2017 Timer Moses Award - David Ness

2017 John Adams Award - Craig Shannon

2016 Ninth Circuit John Frank Award - Tony Gallagher

2016 Timer Moses Awards - Brett Schandelson and Colin Stephens

2016 John Adams Award - Wendy Holton

2015 Timer Moses Award - Wendy Holton

2013 Timer Moses Award - John Smith

2015 John Adams Award - Matt Wald

2014 Timer Moses Awards - Brian C. Smith and Jennifer Streano

2013 John Adams Award - Lisa Bazant

2012 Timer Moses Award - Mark Werner

2010 Timer Moses Award - Chris Daly

2011 Timer Moses Award - Palmer Hoovestal

2008 Timer Moses Award - Michael Donahoe

2009 Timer Moses Award - Dan Donovan

2007 Timer Moses Awards - Lisa Banick, Joslyn Hunt, Jason Holden, Jeremy Yellin

2006 Timer Moses Award - Bill Hooks