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January 31, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Ruben Fernandez Sentenced to Serve 20 Years for 1995 Murder of David Burdette

(Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna sentenced Ruben Fernandez, 50, to serve 20 years for one conviction of Murder in the Second Degree for the 1995 murder of 18-year-old David Burdette in Anchorage.

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January 30, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Law’s New Tribal Relations Webpage Continues Outreach

(Anchorage, AK) – This week, the Alaska Department of Law launched a new Tribal Relations Webpage to enhance communication, collaboration, and coordination between the Department and Alaska Native communities, tribes, and corporations.

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January 24, 2025 • PRESS RELEASE

Juneau Jury Convicts Andrew Jamestown of Assault

(Juneau, AK) – Today, a Juneau jury convicted 32-year-old Andrew Jamestown on one count of Assault in the Third Degree.

Attorney General Treg Taylor

Attorney General
Treg Taylor

Mission

The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans.


Vision

The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the state through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service.

Values

We serve Alaska in a way that earns the trust of the public and fosters confidence in criminal prosecutions and state government.

We seek fair and just resolutions to legal disputes while honoring the rights of crime victims and other injured parties.

We foster a healthy work/life balance.

We encourage professional development.

We encourage a respectful, collaborative, and professional workplace where excellence, integrity, trust, diversity, and accountability are prioritized.