Dani Crosby at a glance
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- Former Superior Court Judge
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Dani Crosby
Former Superior Court Judge · Alaska Superior Court, Judicial District 3
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court Judge, Alaska Superior Court, Anchorage, 2015-11-24–2026-07-09
- judge of the Alaska Third District Superior Court (Anchorage) from 2015 until 2026, appointed by Governor Bill Walker and later retained by voters in 2020
- Respected Alaska Superior Court judge known for her strong judicial performance, community engagement, and leadership in judicial committees, serving from 2015 to 2026 before her term ended.
- She earlier ran Dani Crosby Law Office Inc., entering private practice in 1998
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Occidental College.
- Gonzaga University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Tenure: Served until July 9, 2026.
- Retention Election: Won re-election on November 3, 2020 with 61.6% of the vote.
- Appointment: Bill Walker appointed Dani Crosby to the Anchorage Superior Court on November 24, 2015, replacing Michael Spaan.
- The biographical information identifies that Bill Walker appointed Dani Crosby to Anchorage Superior Court on November 24, 2015, following Michael Spaan’s retirement.
- Her early career encompassed Anchorage Superior Court clerkships with Brian Shortell (1996–1997) and Eric Sanders (1997–1998).
- Attended Sitka High School.
- Volunteer with Alaska Legal Services Corporation and community events at the Anchorage courthouse.
- Member of the Judicial Code Committee and Trauma-Informed Court Committee.
- She grew up in Sitka.
- Professional activities include past presidency of the Alaska Bar Foundation, chairing the Civil Rules Committee and membership on the Trauma-Informed Courts Committee.
- The Third Judicial District listed communities include Anchorage, Cordova, Dillingham, Glennallen, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, Naknek, Palmer, Sand Point, St. Paul Island, Seward, Unalaska and Valdez.
Sources
Identity source checked October 2, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 2, 2026.