Risa C Leonard

Professional career

• Judge Risa C. Leonard is a Magistrate Judge in the, appointed to the Fairbanks district in 2021, with a career focus on family law, protective orders, and procedural compliance.

Education

Additional information

• She is admitted to the Alaska Bar (Bar No. 1011084) since November 16, 2010.
• Applicant for Fairbanks Superior Court in 2023
• Family law matters and domestic violence protective orders under Alaska Statute 18.66.
• Procedural compliance and safety-first decision-making, particularly in cases involving harassment or ongoing risk.
• Active attorney with no public discipline history.
• A tendency to deny dissolution or modification of protective orders unless there is a significant change in circumstances, and to prioritize petitioner safety in certain stalking or harassment cases.
• Her official mailing address is listed as 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
• She has been involved in the Alaska Court System since her admission to the bar, and her judicial role is part of the state’s magistrate judge program, which handles a range of cases, often with a focus on family law and protective orders.