About Dolifka & Mery

A graduate of Skyview High School (Soldotna, Alaska), Jeffrey Dolifka received his B.A. from Boise State University and graduated from the University of Colorado Law School in 2013. Jeffrey was admitted to the Alaska Bar in 2013 and has been practicing at the family law firm in Soldotna ever since.

Jeffrey is proud to be practicing law in the community where he grew up and serves on the board of the Kenai Peninsula Boys and Girls Club and Mae Ciechanski Scholarship Fund. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, traveling, kayaking, and spending time with family.

Noah was born and raised in Fairbanks. After graduating from West Valley High School, Noah attended the University of Washington to earn a B.A. in economics while returning to Alaska each summer to work for local businesses.

After receiving his college degree, Noah worked on complex large business and international taxation issues for the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Chief Counsel in Seattle before enrolling at the University of Alabama School of Law, where he graduated with honors.

Noah returned to Alaska in 2014 to clerk for the Kenai Superior Court. He and his wife Kristen were instantly enamored with “Alaska’s Playground” and its communities, and have happily resided in the Soldotna area since. Before joining Dolifka & Associates, Noah worked as an associate attorney for Gilman & Pevehouse in Kenai. In his free time, Noah enjoys being outdoors with his family and friends, and is an avid college football fan.

Leah Shockley is a life-long Alaskan and has had the privilege to call several Alaskan towns home. She was born and spent her early years in North Pole before attending high school in Skagway and then Valdez where she graduated in 2004. Leah’s passion for helping people led her to attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff where she studied nursing and physical therapy. Upon returning to Alaska in 2011, Leah went to work for the State of Alaska Court System in Kotzebue. Leah dedicated ten years of service to the Alaska Court System working in the communities of Kotzebue, Homer, and Kenai before transferring to her current position with Dolifka & Associates.

Leah currently lives in Kenai with her husband, two children and Alaskan Husky, Dexter. Leah takes advantage of all Alaska has to offer and spends her free time hiking, camping, cross-country skiing and gardening. Leah also believes strongly in community service and has taken advantage of volunteer opportunities with several local non-profits over the years, including Junior Achievement, Ducks Unlimited and the Food Bank.

April was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska, where she developed a deep love for the outdoors and the Alaskan way of life. Passionate about spending time with her husband and four kids, April enjoys fishing, hunting, and snowboarding, often taking advantage of the stunning natural landscapes that surround her. An adventurous, typical Alaskan girl, she thrives in the mountains and the great outdoors.

With 15 years of experience in banking, April has held various roles, from lending to management, where she honed her skills and built a solid foundation in the financial industry. Her diverse professional background reflects her adaptability and strong work ethic. Family, outdoor adventures, and a dedication to her career have shaped April into the dynamic, hardworking, client-focused professional she is today.