Unauthorized Practice of Law—

AS 08.08.230. For purposes of AS 08.08.230 (making unauthorized practice of law a misdemeanor). “practice of law” is defined as: 57 ALASKA COURT RULES (a) representing oneself by words or conduct to be an attorney, and, if the person is authorized to practice law in another jurisdiction but is not a member of the Alaska Bar Association, representing oneself to be a member of the Alaska Bar Association; and (b) either (i) representing another before a court or governmental body which is operating in its adjudicative capacity, including the submission of pleadings, or (ii), for compensation, providing advice or preparing documents for another which affect legal rights or duties. (SCO 924 effective January 15, 1989)