Raynes, Stephen E.

Michael (Mike) Rausch is a native of Great Falls, Montana. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated 1991 with high honors. He attended the University of Montana School of Law where in interned as a county prosecutor for Missoula County. He received his law degree in 1994 and was admitted to the Montana Bar that same year. Mike began his career prosecuting criminal and youth cases for Cascade County as a Deputy County Attorney. In 2000, he became the Senior Deputy County Attorney prosecuting homicides and other violent offenses and successfully prosecuted numerous jury trials. In 2001, he joined the law firm of Smith, Walsh, Clarke, and Gregoire, PLLP, as an associate litigation attorney. Mike became a partner with the firm in January, 2007. Mike is a member of the Cascade County Bar Association and the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

Personal Interests

Mike loves spending time with his wife, Amber. Mike is a father, friend, and chauffeur to his daughter, Hannah, who is actively involved in all aspects of school including music, drama, and dance. Mike enjoys singing and acting with Hannah in musical productions. Mike enjoys spending time at the lake, cycling, playing the piano, and singing.

Community Involvement

In 2007, Mike joined the CASA-CAN Board of Directors (Court Appointed Special Advocates) where he helps represent guardians-ad-litem who are the voices of children in abuse and neglect cases. Mike is also Vice President of Cruise4kids, a non-profit organization that promotes wellness, by raising money to purchase bicycles for children in Great Falls. Mike also sings with the Great Falls Symphonic Choir and enjoys performing. He is also an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Great Falls.