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Legal Advocacy

STAR Advocates Can Help  with Criminal, Civil and Family Law Issues  

STAR Advocates are available to assist you with criminal, civil and family law issues.  While Advocates are not attorneys and cannot offer legal advice, they are a valuable resource as you clarify your needs, become familiar with your rights, and determine action plans.

Call or stop by the STAR office and pick up a copy of our "Court Manual" to help you better understand the process and learn your rights.

Information and Options
Advocates may offer information and options to think about when reporting a crime of sexual violence.  You may ask for an Advocate to be with you when you report such a crime.  STAR can accompany you to meetings with a District Attorney or the offender’s court appearances. 

Click here to access the State of Alaska Court Calendar:

Click here to view records for current or past criminal and civil cases posted in CourtView:

Compensation for You
Violent Crime Victim Compensation applications are a valuable tool to reimburse you for losses or to cover the expenses of medical treatment and counseling.  An Advocate can break down the confusing paperwork and make the application process easier.

Click here to view the application. 

Protective Orders
We can assist you petition the court for a protective order.  Accompaniment can be arranged as needed for both short and long term protective order hearings.

Click here for more information on protective orders.

Pro-Bono Family Law Interventions
Many people who experience sexual violence also have a need for Family Law interventions, like custody orders and filing for divorce.  STAR has access to Pro Bono (free of charge) attorneys through a variety of local and statewide programs.


Help Finding An Attorney
Some survivors choose to file a civil lawsuit against their perpetrator.  In those cases, an Advocate can assist you in finding an experienced attorney.  Civil litigation is generally only useful if the perpetrator has assets, because the only remedy is financial compensation.  Generally, an attorney will meet with you free of charge to discuss the merits of your case, and may represent you at no charge, if they can seek a portion of the eventual financial settlement or award.

Advocates may offer information and options to think about when reporting a crime of sexual violence.  You may ask for an Advocate to be with you when you report such a crime.  STAR can accompany you to meetings with a District Attorney or the offender’s court appearances.  Violent Crime Victim Compensation applications are a valuable tool to reimburse you for losses or to cover the expenses of medical treatment and counseling.  An Advocate can break down the confusing paperwork and make the application process easier. We can assist you petition the court for a protective order.  Accompaniment can be arranged as needed for both short and long term protective order hearings. Many people who experience sexual violence also have a need for Family Law interventions, like custody orders and filing for divorce.  STAR has access to Pro Bono (free of charge) attorneys through a variety of local and statewide programs.Some survivors choose to file a civil lawsuit against their perpetrator.  In those cases, an Advocate can assist you in finding an experienced attorney.  Civil litigation is generally only useful if the perpetrator has assets, because the only remedy is financial compensation.  Generally, an attorney will meet with you free of charge to discuss the merits of your case, and may represent you at no charge, if they can seek a portion of the eventual financial settlement or award.

STAR provides a "Court Manual" to clients involved in a criminal prosecution.  Stop by the office or contact an Advoate for a copy.

If you are an Advocate or work with victims of crime and would like to purchase a copy of our "Court Manual" for $5.00 (+ shipping) please contact the office at 907-276-7279. 



Nesbett Courthouse
825 West 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK  99501



Boney Courthouse
303 K Street
Anchorage, AK  99501

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