Ex-Attorney from Anchorage Receives 20-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Justin Facey, a 46-year-old former defense attorney, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Court documents reveal that Facey facilitated a drug trafficking operation linked to California inmate Heraclio Sanchez-Rodriguez, who faces federal charges related to drug trafficking and murder as of October 2023. More than 60 individuals have been charged in connection to this operation.

Despite Sanchez-Rodriguez’s indictment, Facey continued his drug activities from April 2024 until 2025, using his home for distribution. He was indicted in May 2025 and later pled guilty to drug possession charges in June 2026. The court condemned Facey’s betrayal of his legal responsibilities, stressing the harm he caused to his community and vulnerable individuals.