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| DATE OF BIRTH: | December 6, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| SPOUSE: | Peggy Ann Beistline |
| CHILDREN: | Carrie, Daniel, Tamara, Rebecca, and David |
| MAILING ADDRESS: | 604 Barnette Street Fairbanks, AK 99701 |
| OCCUPATION: | Judge |
| LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 47 years |
EDUCATION:
High School: Lathrop, Fairbanks, AK
College/University: University of Alaska Fairbanks,1972, B.A.
Post Graduate: University of Puget Sound, 1974, J.D.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Former President Alaska Bar Association, former President Tanana Valley Bar
Association, former President Alaska Conference of Judges, former Member
Board of Governors Alaska Bar Association, former Lawyer Representative to
the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference; former Editor of Alaska Bar
Association Newspaper; Pro-Bono Participant 1984-92, Member American Bar
Association, Member Alaska Bar Association
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Executive Board Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Coach Little Dribblers
Basketball, Assistant Coach Little League Baseball, Member Igloo #4
Pioneers of Alaska since 1986
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family, flying, fishing, and other outdoor activities
My first several years as a judge have proven to be busy,
interesting, challenging, and rewarding. I have attempted to produce a high
quality work product and have been fortunate in having a hardworking and
extremely competent support staff to assist me towards that end. I have
learned a great deal during these initial years and feel that my judicial
skills have improved significantly. I recognize, however, that there is
still more to learn and expect to continue to improve.
In addition to my regular judicial duties I have performed numerous
settlement conferences and have found them to be beneficial for all involved.
This is an area in which I will continue to work, for there are many
advantages to resolving disputes without the cost and stress of litigation.
I have also worked with school students and have had several mock trials
performed in my courtroom. I will continue to be actively involved both in
the schools and in the community with the hope of encouraging interest in
our legal system and motivating our youth to remain law abiding citizens.
I view the judge's role as multi-faceted. There are serious responsibilities
associated with litigation and with resolving the extremely varied disputes
that are brought before the court. There are also opportunities to serve
the community through the school system and other venues. I take both roles
seriously and intend to continue to give each my best efforts in the future.
Click here to go to the Alaska Judicial Council's recommendations regarding Ralph R. Beistline.