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    Helping you with a wide range of matters including when you are facing criminal, driving, or tax offences or are under investigation by police, Canada Revenue Agency, or other authorities. Defending you against government prosecution; negotiating with the police and crown attorneys to avoid, reduce or withdraw charges against you.

Services

Consultation Services

CONSULTATION SERVICES - free introductory call

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. Ask for your complimentary Client Kit when you call to book your consultation, at 613.203.4874.

Negotiation services

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as a skilled negotiator, I navigate encounters with police and prosecution so you can avoid charges, or have charges withdrawn or reduced.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

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.


Communications between you and I are confidential from the first telephone call. Your privacy is granted certain protections through the principles of solicitor-client privilege, client confidentiality, my professional duties, and my office privacy policies.

About

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Lisa Christian

Defence Lawyer, B.A. LL.B. (J.D.) Ontario


I earned a 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. 


I currently focus on defence work, including where criminal law intersects with immigration, taxation, and family law matters.  I also appear on quasi-criminal matters in provincial offences court for serious driving or other provincial offences. In addition, I defend against investigations of various professionals by their governing bodies, such as doctors, nurses, and real estate agents. My practise also includes representing people who may not be facing charges or investigations but who need strategic advice about the criminal justice system. For example, victims and witnesses benefit from having me as their own lawyer. 


My clients are often older people with no criminal records, who find themselves in situations that could affect their employment, 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. 


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Flexible meeting places in Ottawa and Wakefield

Personal appointments still available , with precautions, during the pandemic. Telephone consultations encouraged.

TEL: 613.203.4874

Hours

Very accessible by telephone: 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. Or you can leave a confidential voicemail and I'll return the call same day.

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  • Are You in Criminal Court or Under Investigation?
  • Sample Cases

Disclaimer

The online materials provided by me, including on this website, are for interest only. These materials are general information and usually pertain to the legal jurisdictions of Ottawa, Ontario, or Canada. They are not necessarily accurate, complete, or current, and they do not constitute legal advice or other professional advice. If you require legal advice, you must formally retain me. This usually requires a signed retainer agreement and the payment of fees.

I cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any communications sent by e-mail or through my websites, or left in voicemail messages. Do not send sensitive information without first speaking with me by phone at 613.203.4874.

If it happens that there are links to third party sites, I take no responsibility for the content or practices of third party sites, as I have no control over them.

Contacting me by email or phone does not mean that I am your lawyer. I become your lawyer when we have agreed on the work to be done, and I have accepted a monetary retainer from you. If you are considering hiring me as your lawyer, please call 613.203.4874.

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