Court of Appeals of Alaska
The Court of Appeals of Alaska is an intermediate appellate court in Alaska, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Alaska Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Alaska uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| David Mannheimer | 1990 |
| Marjorie K. Allard | 2012 |
| Douglas H. Kossler | 2013 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Joel H. Bolger | 2008–2013 |
| David C. Stewart | 1997–2008 |
| Daniel Alton Moore Jr. | 1983–1995 |
| Alexander Ostroumov Bryner | 1980–1997 |
| Robert G. Coats | 1980–2012 |
| James Keith Singleton Jr. | 1980–1990 |
| Everett W. Hepp | 1959–1975 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Court of Appeals of Alaska are appointed by the governor to 10-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).