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Assault defence
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Assault charges can vary significantly in seriousness and may involve release conditions, no-contact orders, self-defence issues and trial evidence.
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Do you regularly defend assault charges like this one?
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Evidence-matched lawyer examples
Lawyers with published information related to this legal area
These are examples drawn from individual-lawyer biography evidence in the directory. They are not a ranking, recommendation, endorsement or complete list. Examples may rotate periodically while remaining tied to the same evidence rules.
Julian van der Walle
Julian van der Walle Criminal Law
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
Step 3 Strong Courtroom Representation From negotiations to trial, your case is handled with preparation and determination. We advocate firmly on your behalf, challenge evidence where appropriate, and pursue every avail…
Randy Norris
Randy Norris, Criminal Defence Lawyer
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
As a criminal defence lawyer , I offer skilled representation to clients facing a wide range of charges, with particular emphasis on: Sexual Assault : Providing discreet and strategic legal representation in sensitive a…
Vadim Paskarou
Charitsis Law
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
He is known for a detailed and disciplined approach that focuses on achieving favourable outcomes, including withdrawals of charges and results that avoid a criminal record where possible. His experience includes defend…
Austin Corbett
Bottos Law Group
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
The legal question was whether the accused satisfied the criteria for a Dangerous Offender designation, and if so, whether an indeterminate detention or a Long-Term Supervision Order was the more appropriate disposition…
Dan Nagase
BARR LLP
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
Dan maintains a general criminal defence practice, including bail, summary conviction trials, preliminary hearings, jury trials, and appeals. Dan routinely appears in all levels of court in Alberta. Dan has extensive ex…
Devlin Gavigan
Sean Fagan Criminal Defence
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
Devlin defends all criminal charges in British Columbia , Alberta , and Saskatchewan . He has developed a record of fighting — and winning — serious criminal cases . View Devlin's Recent Wins > If you are charged, or th…
How examples are selected: the system uses retained individual-lawyer biography evidence for this legal topic, requires an existing public lawyer profile, and does not use payment or sponsorship to determine inclusion or order. Rotation set: 2026-10.
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