Justin Kalmbach

Justin Kalmbach is a dedicated attorney serving clients in criminal defense, family law, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. Through Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC, he provides practical legal guidance to individuals and families facing serious decisions, contested disputes, criminal allegations, and important planning needs in Montana and Alaska.

Justin earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008. Before law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in accounting and a minor in communication from the University of Washington in 2004, providing him with a strong analytical foundation. His legal career includes public defense work with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Public Defenders Offices, where he served as a civil attorney.

In family law, Justin helps clients address divorce, legal separation, child custody, adoption, and related concerns with clear communication and careful preparation. His work supports people during difficult transitions by helping them understand available options, protect important relationships, and pursue practical outcomes that reflect their legal priorities. His criminal defense practice includes representation in adult and juvenile matters. He assists clients facing investigations, charges, hearings, negotiations, and court proceedings, helping them understand their rights and respond effectively.

Justin Kalmbach also assists with estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and civil litigation. These services help clients plan for future needs, protect assets, manage estate administration, and resolve disputes. His accounting background supports careful review of financial and property issues often involved in planning, probate, and litigation matters. He is licensed in Montana state and federal courts, Alaska state and federal courts, the Tribal Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Kalmbach Law Office, PLLC
• Member, Montana Bar Association
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Montana
• Alaska

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  BA in Major: Business Administration–Accounting & Minor: Communication

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