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Services
CONSULTATION SERVICES - (but first book your free introductory call to discuss whether a full consultation is right for you)
Receive legal advice and information during a comprehensive review of your case. Initial consultations are usually 1.5 to 2 hours in length, in person or by telephone. Consultations cover a wide range of services including advising on, and even drafting for you, all types of government applications.
NEGOTIATION SERVICES
Especially since the pandemic, the legal system may seem to you to be a confusing and intimidating minefield. I understand the system and negotiate on your behalf, so you receive all your legal protections. Even more, as a skilled negotiator, I navigate encounters with police and prosecution so you can avoid charges, or have charges withdrawn or reduced.
LEGAL DEFENCE
If your case ends up in court, you'll benefit from my advocacy skills. Having litigated extensively both as a defence lawyer and as a crown prosecutor, I have unique insight to help you achieve a successful result.
About
Lisa Christian
Defence Lawyer, B.A. LL.B. (J.D.) Ontario
Notary Public
Commissioner for Oaths Ontario and Quebec
In recent years, I have responded to your need for assistance with all types of government applications including for Survivor's Pension Benefits with the federal government and for records suspensions. You can request a copy of my free tip sheet 'Tips for Drafting Government Applications' through the contact form below or by giving me a call.
And the focus on defence work continues, including where criminal law intersects with immigration, taxation, family law matters, and wills (estate litigation) - because that's what happens in your real life. I also appear on quasi-criminal matters in provincial offences court for serious driving or other provincial offences. Even though not strictly criminal, those situations make a big impact on your day-to-day life if not handled properly.
You may need strategic advice about the criminal justice system, as a victim or witness. You can benefit from my thirty-plus years in Ottawa's criminal law scene.
Dealing with governments, police and other investigators, and prosecutors and judges on your behalf is strongly supported by my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University in Political Science, with a minor in Economics, followed by a Law Degree from the University of Ottawa. Since being called to the Bar of Ontario in 1987, I have practised mainly as a sole practitioner in criminal defence, and I've also founded a legal research and writing business, practised civil law in a large law firm, and I was an Assistant Crown Attorney doing criminal prosecutions.
My clients are often older people with no criminal records, who find themselves in situations that could affect their finances, mobility, reputation, education or liberty. Many lawyers refer their family members and friends to me (and sometimes retain me for themselves). When you find yourself in a difficult legal situation - call me - I have the expertise to personally handle files of every complexity. You can reach me on my direct line at (613) 203-4874.
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