I did my research on Lawyers on the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage area. I read and heard nothing but good things about Derleth. He was highly recommended by everyone I spoke with. I ended up hiring him. I felt really good about hiring him and then the first time I met him I felt even better!!! He is a stand up, straight forward, and well respected man in this state! He did exactly what he said he would do since day one. Communication was a key factor for me and I never went more than 20 minutes without an answer! I looked at and reached out to other Lawyers and never got a response from most of them. Derleth helped the court and the state DA see the light at the end of the tunnel and that some good people go through hard times too. My life is back to normal now with very little to deal with because of him. I was facing some serious charges and he made them ALL go away! I would HIGHLY recommend Derleth to anyone in need of a SOLID well respected Lawyer!!!