Craig Hooker Shiskin (CHS) is a Calgary criminal defence and criminal appeals firm with more than 75 years of combined experience among its lawyers. The firm represents clients across Alberta in cases ranging from assault and drug offences to homicide, and it offers services in English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Farsi/Persian and Irish. It offers a free initial consultation.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence

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Fees & payment

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Lawyers 5

C. John Hooker Barrister & Solicitor Criminal Defence Gilliana Shiskin Barrister & Solicitor Criminal Defence Jared Craig Barrister & Solicitor Criminal Defence Maria Khan Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence Roisin Burrington Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1975–2025 · median 12 years in practice 3 of 5 lawyers
Law schools
University of Calgary (2), University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University of Southampton 5 of 5 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, Irish

Who handles what

Where to find them

Unit 1260 - 630 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0S8 · 403-402-8698

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