Governor announces three new Superior Court Judges

Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his selections to fill Alaska Superior Court judgeships in Sitka, Bethel and Juneau on March 12. The judges were selected from individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council.

Governor Dunleavy’s judicial appointments are:

Amanda Browning to the Sitka Superior Court. Judge Browning has been an Alaska resident for 12 years and has practiced law for more than 18 years. She graduated from Roger Williams University Ralph R. Pappito School of Law in Rhode Island in 2005 and is currently a district court judge in Palmer.

William Montgomery to the Bethel Superior Court. Judge Montgomery has been an Alaska resident for 12 years and has practiced law for 11 years. He graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 2010 and currently serves as a district court judge in Bethel.

Larry Woolford to the Juneau Superior Court. Mr. Woolford has been an Alaska resident for over 52 years and has practiced law for more than 25 years. He graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1998 and currently works in private practice in Juneau.