Law Office of Evan Barrickman, P.C. - Anchorage, Alaska

Rodney Maynor

My family used Evan in a disputed custody case. We were well taken care of throughout the entire process. Extremely responsive, and gave us realistic expectations. Evan treated our case as if he was fighting for his own children. He is a man of integrity, and true professionalism. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to get us through this extremely difficult time. If you’re looking for a lawyer who will listen to you, restlessly research and pursue your case, then Evan is your man.

Dawn Maynor

Things you need to know about Evan:
-He's extremely responsive and ensures that you can reach him at any time- including after hours and on weekends
-He's well versed in Alaska family law and can give you realistic expectations for your case while also advocating for your best interest.
-He will not let the opposing party, or the judge, bully you into accepting something that isn't fairly in your best interest.
-He's thorough and detail-oriented. He will pay attention to the nuances of your case and won't allow things to fall through the cracks.

Now, my full review:

I found Evan in August 2023 after being blindsided by an unexpected custody modification motion that was based on lies and hurtful accusations. I am in Illinois. My originally custody agreement was created in Alaska, albeit my child had never been in Alaska. Her father filed there for dissolution and was willing to give me full custody so the divorce was uncontested and child custody was wrongfully established in the wrong state.

Evan responded to the motion to modify with a request to vacate the original custody order entirely- as it was wrongfully established. The judge denied our motion, but Evan was very confident that his ruling was wrong and offered the option of taking my case to the Supreme Court with a Petition for Review (similar to an appeal). After 10 months of fighting endless motions from the other side (all of which were filled with hurtful lies and damaging accusations), and having a hearing at the Supreme Court, my Petition for Review was granted and my original custody order in Alaska was vacated. My custody case is now in Illinois, the rightful jurisdiction.

Throughout this entire time, Evan recieved almost weekly emails from me. Many custody disputes occurred between the opposing party and I. Evan responded to me promptly- including addressing emergencies on the weekends AND over the Thanksgiving holiday. He always gave honest advice and was empathetic to my complex and nerve-wracking situation. Although I have absolutely no legal education, when I brought case law or hypotheticals to his attention he willingly listened and provided further insight. He never made me feel as though I was wasting his time.

When Evan spoke to witnesses and professional advocates who work with my child he was courteous, respectful, and took notes of their concerns. He treated my case as if he was fighting for his own child and understood all of the intricacies involved.

He did all of this, while never meeting me in person. I fought this entire case, with his help, from my home in Illinois. We interacted through the phone and email. Even so, as my contract with Evan comes to a close, I can say with full honesty that Evan is the best lawyer I ever could have asked for. He genuinely cares for his clients. The cases he takes on, he puts 110% effort into. He is honest, professional, well-spoken, and extremely educated in Alaska law. In the unfortunate situation that I need an AK lawyer again in the future, Evan is the ONLY person I'll go to. If any of my friends or family in Alaska need a lawyer, Evan is the ONLY person I'd recommend. If anyone reading this review is wondering if they need to give Evan a call- I'll end my review, right now, so you can start dialing his number. In the midst of a heartbreaking family law case, having Evan by your side will be the best choice you make.

Chris Durand

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Evan Barrickman: The Best Advocate in the Toughest Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can't express enough gratitude for Evan Barrickman, who guided me through one of the most challenging periods of my life. My divorce was not just difficult; it was a worst-case scenario with false accusations thrown at me over six times to try and sway custody. Despite the overwhelming odds, Evan never lost faith in me and provided unwavering support and expert guidance.

Evan's honesty and integrity stood out throughout the entire process. He never made empty promises and always gave me a realistic perspective, which was both comforting and crucial in navigating the legal complexities. His dedication and relentless pursuit of justice resulted in me obtaining 100% legal and physical custody for over a year. This period was invaluable, as it allowed me to give my children the peace and stability they needed.

In the end, we settled on a 50/50 co-parenting arrangement, and I am confident that without Evan's expertise, this favorable outcome wouldn't have been possible. He provided a strong foundation for my children and me to transition into a healthy co-parenting relationship.

If you need a lawyer who will fight for you with unwavering commitment and honesty, look no further than Evan Barrickman. He is not just a lawyer; he is an advocate and a beacon of hope in the darkest times. Thank you, Evan, for everything you've done for my family and me.

Mary Schaefer

Evan and his staff worked very hard on my case and I am very happy with the results. He is very organized and prepared and does not waste anytime. I appreciate everything he did for me!!

Veronica

PKM

My experience with Evan Barrickman was excellent. Going through a divorce after 35 years of marriage is a very overwhelming process. This was a challenging case, and Evan’s knowledge, confidence, and expertise in family law, as well as his understanding of my situation helped me navigate this difficult process and kept me on track. The time and attention he and his team gave my case was unwavering. He was so well prepared for all the issues that arose throughout; I always felt like I was I was being taken care of. Evan is straightforward, calm under pressure and honest, and the legal advice he provided was always given with an eye on a successful outcome and with my best interest in mind. I could not have asked for better representation, and the outcome was very successful. I was treated respectfully and as a valued client and was always kept in the loop. I would recommend his law firm to anyone needing exceptional representation. Thank you for everything Evan, I could not have gotten through this without you!

Michelle Krier

So thankful to have Elijah and his team represent me in my custody case. He truly cared about the best interest of my child. He was always responsive and he & his team replied quickly with questions I had or updates with my case. We were successful in modifying custody and I couldn’t be happier!

carla jo fargo

The law office of Evan Barrickman, P.C gets 5 + stars from myself, Carla Jo Fargo. Evan is very friendly and easy to work with and explained every step of my personal injury case in simple terms for me to understand. My dog and I were attacked by a loose dog on a trail resulting in two surgeries for myself and a long recovery. Through it all Evan was there to answer any questions I had. He has a great staff who always greeted me with a smile when I would stop by the office with documents. Also very friendly and helpful on the phone when I would call. I will highly recommend this law firm to anyone looking for help with a case. Google his name and you will see that he deals in a wide range of cases.
I failed to mention that I am beyond blessed and grateful for the quick and timely fashion that Evan was able to get this case pushed through the system. Also, the settlement he asked for and was able to get was way more than I would have dreamed of getting. Thank you Evan for a job well done.

Jean Brown

A family lawyer friend after hearing what a difficult stressful hopeless feeling about the divorce, custody, child support case our son was going though referred Evan Barrickman law firm saying "he would want them in his corner". Our son called Elijah Mcleod and hands down we feel he is the best, most knowledgeable, and supportive. He was fast to effectively respond to the numerous problems that were constantly thrown at him. Elijah presented factual data and supporting evidence that dragged on for over a year. He never gave up and won the case, with out him we don't think that would of been possible. We highly recommend Eijah and his paralegals If you want someone that personally responds quickly and stands by you the whole time Elijah is the person to call. If we could give him higher than a 5 rating we would he is definately a high 10 out of 10 he goes over and above to win. Thank you Elijah to you and your team.