Paul A. Roetman at a glance
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- Former Superior Court Judge
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Paul A. Roetman
Former Superior Court Judge · Alaska Superior Court, Kotzebue
Biography
Professional career
- As of the latest official listings, Roetman is retired from the regular judgeship but was named Presiding Judge for the Second Judicial District in 2025
- Retired Alaska Superior Court judge who served on the Kotzebue (Second Judicial District) Superior Court from 2010 until his retirement, and was most recently appointed as Presiding Judge for the Second Judicial District for the 2025 calendar year
- Superior Court Judge, Alaska Superior Court, Kotzebue; appointed 2010; subsequently retired from the regular judgeship
Education
- a Regent University JD (no years retained), commercial fishing in Valdez, executive director of the Prince William Sound Economic Development Council in 1993–1996, and subsequent civil practice, legislative work and prosecution.
- It records a University of Alaska Anchorage BA in economics
Additional information
- Order 26-03 retained eight specified cases with Roetman when other cases were reassigned effective July 6, 2026.
- Presiding Judge: Re‐appointed in 2024 for the 2025 term
- Appointed: July 9, 2010, by Governor Sean Parnell.
- It records assistant district attorney service in 2001–2010 and superior court appointment in 2010, with fairness/access and judicial conduct committee service.
- The disbarment matter remains a notable recent development in his career.
- overseeing administrative functions for the district’s courts.
- Performance: The Alaska Judicial Council found him meeting or exceeding all performance standards, including legal ability, integrity, impartiality, diligence, and administrative skills.
- Roetman served on multiple court system committees, including the Criminal and Civil Rules Committees, Access to Justice Committee, and Court Security Committee.
- He also collaborated with local mental health professionals and tribal courts, and gave presentations to students in Kotzebue and surrounding villages.
Sources
Identity source checked October 2, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 2, 2026.
www.elections.alaska.gov
Biography source · PDF · Source checked October 5, 2026
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