Meet the Judnich Law Office Team

Marty Judnich Esq., President

Marty has been helping the injured for over 20 years. From working as a case manager at a famous personal injury law firm in college until after he received his law degree, Marty has excelled at helping the hurting and fighting insurance companies. Marty is a former criminal prosecutor in the Cascade County Attorney's Office and now uses that experience to defend those accused of crimes as a Missoula Personal Injury Attorney and Missoula DUI Defense Lawyer. A University of Montana School of Law graduate, Marty focuses his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. Marty is well-known as a premier DUI defense attorney and is well versed in the insurance claims industry and has negotiated significant settlements with nearly every major insurance company. Marty is a very experienced trial attorney and will take cases to jury trial when required.

Our client testimonials and satisfaction confirm our goals. Marty is an avid about spending times outdoors in Montana. His passions are involving friends and family in hunting, archery, golf and many other outdoor activities when he is not in the office, court or with his clients.

Marty practices at the Missoula Office - contact Marty at marty@judnichlaw.com or (406) 721-3354.

Reed Mandelko, Esq.

Reed is a local Missoulian and graduate of the University of Montana School of Law. He has practiced  extensively in Montana criminal defense for over 17 years and has defended clients in nearly every type of criminal prosecution. Reed has put this experience to use as a Missoula Personal Injury Lawyer representing clients involved in complex Montana auto injury claims.  Reed has extensive trial, negotiation and general courtroom experience and loves helping clients. In 2012 Reed was recognized for excellence in criminal defense, ultimately leading to a change in state law. Reed’s current practice will focus mostly on personal injury. He enjoys spending his free time on rivers, in mountains and on trails with his family, his bike and his chihuahua.

Contact Reed at reed@judnichlaw.com.

Kimberly Durham, Esq.

Kimberly is a graduate of the University of Montana School of law. In addition to being a successful small business owner along with her husband, Kimberly has years of experience in Criminal Defense Law as well as Family law and utilizes those experiences in the aggressive representation of her clients. Kimberly loves travel, the outdoors and is involved in the tavern industry.

Brandi Wetherelt, Manager / Paralegal

Brandi focuses her efforts specifically for the family law division of the Judnich Law Office. Brandi's lengthy legal experience in family law makes the perfect 1-2 punch with the family law team of Misty and Nathan to achieve our client's goals.  She was born and raised in Eastern Montana and later relocated to Polson, Montana.  Brandi graduated from the University of Montana and majored in International Business and Business Management and Minored in Marketing. Brandi became a Paralegal through the State Bar of Montana and has over a decade of legal experience.  In her free time, Brandi enjoys rafting, fly fishing, camping, hiking and spending time with her family in the great outdoors of Montana.

Contact Brandi at brandiw@judnichlaw.com or (406) 721-3354.

Kerry Donk, Legal Assistant

Though born in Billings, Kerry left the bussle of Seattle where for nearly twenty-five years she worked in the Electric Utility Industry. Part of her responsibility was to review the contractual Terms and Conditions on the projects in which she was involved. It was this interest in the law and it's application that lead Kerry to Judnich Law Office. Kerry now is the main point of contact for most clients at the firm.

Contact Kerry at jloreception@gmail.com or (406) 215-2340.

Marta Farmer, Esq.

Born and raised in Virginia, Marta came to Montana in 2000 to attend Montana State University. After completing law school in Virginia, Marta returned to Montana in 2008 and began working at a law firm in Havre, Montana. With 120 hours of specialized training in facilitative mediation, over 13 years of experience in family law, Marta Farmer can bring well-balanced expertise to Bozeman family law clients as well as Bozeman DUI Defense Attorney clients. Marta spent 5 years teaching business law at Montana State University, and Marta also has an extensive background in criminal law as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor which is a great balance for your Bozeman DUI Lawyer.

Marta’s practice focuses on family law and family law mediation at the Bozeman office for the Judnich Law Office.

With strong ties to the community and an avid love for Bobcat football, Marta is excited to help establish the Judnich Law Office in Bozeman. Whether spending time on a mountain lake or river, taking time for meditation practice, curling up with a good book, or eating at a world-class restaurant, Marta enjoys life to the fullest.

Marta practices at the Bozeman Office - contact Marta at marta@judnichlaw.com or (406) 602-8700.

Eric Peabody, Esq.

Eric is one of several attorneys in his family that is implementing a wealth of knowledge in our Bozeman, Montana office. Eric graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2018, and has focused his practice as a Bozeman family law attorney and Bozeman criminal defense attorney focusing on Bozeman DUI Defense law. Eric is an avid outdoorsman and brings his prior enthusiasm and competitive nature from sports into his representation skills for his clients. Eric will focus his practice on family law matters as well as criminal defense throughout Montana.

Eric practices at the Bozeman office - contact Eric at eric@judnichlaw.com or (406) 602-8700.

Shena Roath, Esq.

Shena grew up primarily in Bloomington, Indiana, graduating from Indiana University - Bloomington in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in biology, and a philosophy minor. Her mother's family has been in Montana for 4 generations, and she joined them in Montana shortly after finishing undergrad. She graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2014, and began working in criminal defense and general civil practice in Livingston. She joined the State Office of the Public Defender in Helena in 2017, where she maintained a winning trial record. Shena began a solo practice in 2019, focusing on criminal defense from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies and appeals, throughout western Montana. She joined the Federal Defenders of Montana, representing indigent people charged with federal crimes in 2022, where she stayed until joining Judnich Law Office in 2024. Shena has extensive trial, motions, and courtroom experience in courts across the state from city courts to the Supreme Court of Montana, and federal courts. When she's not in the office or the courtroom, she is roaming the trails, backroads, and ski hills, thinking about how to get the best possible outcome for her clients.

Janell Guge, Attorney

Janell grew up in Townsend, Montan and graduated from Montana State University in 2009 with a degree in political science and a minor in sociology. In 2014 she earned her JD from Western State College of Law in Orange County, CA before returning to her roots in Montana. Janell has experience in different areas of law including family law, worker's compensation and criminal defense. she is passionate about helping families navigate complex legal issues with compassion and clarity. she has experience with high conflict divorces and as a mediator fostering constructive dialogue and resolution with family law disputes.

Janell works in the Bozeman office - contact Janell at janell@judnichlaw.com or (406) 602-8700.

Cale Weppler, Legal Assistant

Cale is a graduate of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. He majored in Exercise Physiology concentrated in Biomechanics, and minored in Psychology. Following his graduation, Cale has dedicated himself to a pursuit of a career in the legal field. Having grown up in Bozeman, and with strong ties to the area, Cale is excited to help contribute to the community with the Judnich Law office. In addition to his legal endeavor, Cale has officiated basketball for ten years, and currently officiates at the college men’s level. In his free time, Cale enjoys sports, cooking fine cuisine, hobby architecture, and learning other new skills.

Contact Cale at cale@judnichlaw.com or (406) 602-8700