Shana Theiler

Shana Theiler is a partner at Walton, Theiler & Winegarden, LLC in Kenai, Alaska. Her practice centers on divorce, child custody, child support, and family disputes involving domestic violence or safety concerns. She also handles criminal defense matters. Her representation is available to clients in Kenai, Anchorage, and other Southcentral Alaska communities. She helps clients consider both immediate court concerns and the longer-term effects of decisions involving children and family finances.

Shana earned her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. She was admitted to the Alaska bar on July 1, 2004, and has practiced for more than two decades. Her legal background includes work in family law and criminal defense, two fields that can overlap when a case involves protective orders or criminal allegations. She uses her experience to evaluate evidence, prepare for hearings, and explain legal options to clients.

Shana handles disputes about parenting arrangements, financial support, and the terms of a divorce. Her work can involve reviewing schedules, financial records, property questions, and information about a child’s safety and stability. In cases linked to domestic violence allegations, she considers the interaction between family court and criminal proceedings. She helps clients determine which issues require prompt court intervention and which may be suitable for negotiation.

Shana Theiler has served as a partner with her firm since 2009. She works with clients to identify the facts and documents needed before a dispute reaches a hearing or trial. Her practice combines family law representation with awareness of the legal consequences that may arise from related criminal matters. She emphasizes practical decisions about parenting, support, and legal protection while addressing difficult disputes in Southcentral Alaska. Her experience includes proceedings that require both urgent decisions and long-term planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Walton, Theiler & Winegarden, LLC
• Member, Alaska Bar Association (2004-Present)

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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