Judge Benjamin A. Seekins: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Benjamin A. Seekins is a judge on the Fairbanks District Court in the 4th Judicial District of Alaska. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Sean Parnell on January 13, 2012, filling a seat vacated by the Hon. Raymond M. Funk.

The 4th Judicial District encompasses Aniak, Bethel, Delta Junction, Emmonak, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon, Galena, Hooper Bay, Nenana, and Tok.

Seekins earned a B.B.A. in accounting (1996) and an M.B.A. in accounting (1997) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He then completed a J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Alaska (2002).

After graduating from law school, Seekins entered into private practice. He worked in that capacity until 2003, at which time he became an assistant district attorney for the Alaska Department of Law.

His memberships have included the Alaska Bar Association and the Tanana Valley Bar Association. He has also been involved with the "We the People" youth competition.

When not presiding over legal proceedings, Seekins enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping.