Big Sky Justice P.C.

Big Sky Justice P.C., led by James Gardner, has served the Great Falls community and broader Montana region since 2006, establishing itself as a full-service legal practice combining criminal defense, family law, and personal injury representation. Based at 101 River Drive North in Great Falls, the firm brings both legal expertise and genuine commitment to client advocacy.

James Gardner earned his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2001 and opened Big Sky Justice in 2006, bringing with him the knowledge and perspective developed through five years of legal practice before establishing his own firm. In the nearly 20 years since opening Big Sky Justice, James has built a reputation as a diligent defender of his clients' rights across multiple practice areas.

James's criminal defense background brings distinctive advantages to family law practice. Criminal law experience equips an attorney with trial skills, courtroom presence, and understanding of how the legal system operates. This background makes James particularly effective in contested family law matters where litigation becomes necessary. He understands how judges think, how evidence is presented in court, and how to present compelling arguments on behalf of clients.

The firm's family law practice addresses divorce and custody matters. James helps families navigate these challenging transitions with both legal expertise and human understanding. His criminal law background means he is fully capable of handling family law cases that involve criminal dimensions like domestic violence, restraining orders, or cases where criminal charges intersect with custody disputes.

Big Sky Justice fights for clients in Great Falls, Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, and throughout Montana. This broad geographic reach reflects James's commitment to serving Montana families across the state. Families can work with an attorney who has proven himself in courtrooms throughout Montana and understands the legal landscape across the state.

The firm's personal injury practice rounds out comprehensive legal services. The litigation skills developed in personal injury cases translate to effective family law advocacy when litigation becomes necessary.

The firm's office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and convenient Great Falls location make Big Sky Justice accessible to families throughout the region. The firm welcomes inquiries and offers consultation services.

James's reputation as a "diligent defender of the rights of his clients" reflects his approach to legal practice. Rather than providing lukewarm representation, James commits fully to advocating for his clients' interests and protecting their rights.

For Great Falls and Montana families seeking family law representation from an attorney with criminal defense background and proven trial skills, who fights diligently for clients across Montana, Big Sky Justice P.C. offers skilled representation from an advocate committed to protecting clients' interests.