Riendeau Lawyers

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Your Trusted Montreal Criminal Defense Team

Founded over 15 years ago, Riendeau Lawyers specializes in criminal law, offering expert legal defense for a wide range of offenses including drinking and driving, sexual assault, economic crimes, and drug-related charges. Our team of experienced attorneys, led by Me Valrie Riendeau Lawyers, provides personalized legal strategies grounded in deep knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. With a focus on protecting clients' rights and minimizing legal consequences, we offer 24/7 availability for urgent consultations and represent clients throughout Montreal, the South Shore, and the North Shore.

Our practice combines rigorous legal analysis with compassionate client support, ensuring clear communication and tailored defense approaches for each case. We prioritize transparency, ethical representation, and leveraging both procedural and substantive legal defenses to achieve optimal outcomes, including acquittals, reduced sentences, or avoiding criminal records where possible.

Services

Criminal Defense DUI Cases Sexual Offenses Economic Crimes Assault Charges Drug Offenses Appeals Youth Law Traffic Tickets Bail Hearings

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Year established: 2012

Highlights and features

We offer 15+ years of specialized criminal law expertise
Our team practices exclusively in criminal defense
Available 24/7 for urgent legal consultations
Proven track record in complex DUI and drug cases
Personalized defense strategies tailored to each client

What people say

Expert legal knowledge 24/7 availability Personalized approach Strong defense strategies Positive case outcomes

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Services

Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense services cover all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations to trial representation. We defend clients against charges including assault, fraud, and drug offenses, focusing on minimizing penalties and protecting rights. Our approach combines procedural challenges, Charter-based defenses, and strategic negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes for clients facing criminal charges.

DUI Cases

Specialized defense for DUI charges involves challenging evidence collection methods, machine accuracy, and procedural compliance. We analyze breathalyzer protocols, police conduct, and medical factors to build strong defenses. Our team leverages deep knowledge of impaired driving laws to contest charges and reduce long-term consequences like license suspensions and criminal records.

Sexual Offenses

We provide strategic defense for sexual assault and related charges, focusing on consent issues, evidence challenges, and mitigating mandatory minimum sentences. Our approach examines the context of alleged incidents, including physical contact nature and complainant behavior, while ensuring clients' rights are protected throughout the judicial process.

Economic Crimes

Our defense for theft, fraud, and embezzlement charges emphasizes intent analysis and evidence scrutiny. We challenge prosecution claims about property deprivation and fraudulent intent while exploring alternatives to criminal records through discharges or conditional sentences. The team specializes in complex financial crime cases involving businesses and employees.

Appeals

We handle criminal appeals focusing on procedural errors, evidence admissibility, and sentencing fairness. Our team identifies grounds for appeal based on trial irregularities or legal misinterpretations, working to overturn unjust convictions or excessive sentences through higher court proceedings while maintaining strict adherence to appellate rules.

People

Me Valrie Riendeau Lawyers

Criminal Lawyer

With 15+ years of experience, Me Riendeau Lawyers founded the firm after graduating from the University of Montreal. She specializes in criminal defense, combining negotiation skills with trial expertise to protect clients' rights across diverse cases including DUI, assault, and drug offenses.

Me Ana-Maria Mocanu

Criminal Lawyer

A psychology graduate turned attorney, Me Mocanu has practiced criminal law for six years. She focuses on detailed case analysis and vigorous client advocacy, handling diverse criminal charges while maintaining a compassionate approach to client representation.

Me Joanie Chainey

Criminal Lawyer

Since joining the firm five years ago, Me Chainey has developed innovative defense strategies. A University of Ottawa law graduate, she specializes in complex criminal cases, combining creativity with legal rigor to achieve favorable client outcomes.

Me Cdric Materne

Criminal Lawyer

Graduating from UQAM, Me Materne focuses on youth offenses and LGBTQ+ community advocacy. He provides personalized legal support while participating in pro bono services, bringing both legal expertise and social commitment to his criminal defense practice.

Valrie Lafontaine

Legal Technician

A paralegal graduate from Teccart Institute, Valrie specializes in family law support. Since 2020, she has provided meticulous case management and client assistance, combining empathy with technical legal expertise to enhance client service quality.

Questions

What criminal charges do you handle?

We defend all criminal charges including DUI, sexual assault, fraud, assault, drug offenses, and youth law matters across Montreal and surrounding areas.

How can I get a free consultation?

Can I avoid a criminal record for DUI?

Our team explores all options including Charter challenges, procedural defenses, and negotiation strategies to potentially avoid criminal records for impaired driving charges.

What happens during a bail hearing?

Our lawyers present arguments to secure release by demonstrating low flight risk and community ties, challenging Crown objections to pre-trial detention.

How do you handle sexual assault cases?

We conduct thorough investigations into consent issues, evidence validity, and procedural compliance while protecting clients' rights throughout the judicial process.

Do you handle appeals?

Yes, we specialize in criminal appeals focusing on procedural errors, evidence admissibility challenges, and sentencing guideline violations at higher courts.