Dawson Criminal Defence, standing with clients since 1984, is one of Western Canada's largest criminal law firms, with offices in Edmonton and Fort McMurray serving clients across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Its lawyers handle criminal allegations ranging from theft and impaired driving to murder at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. The firm has advised Student Legal Services of Edmonton for more than 25 years and received the National Pro Bono Law Award in 2010.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence

Good to know

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Fees & payment

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Lawyers 8

Alexandra K. Seaman Senior Partner Criminal Defence Courtney Lamb Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence Dushan Coulson Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence Graham Johnson Senior Partner Criminal Defence Julie Grivel Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence Kathryn A. Quinlan Senior Partner Criminal Defence Lance McClean Managing Partner Criminal Defence Sarah Kondor Associate Lawyer Criminal Defence

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2013–2024 · median 7 years in practice 2 of 8 lawyers
Law schools
University of Alberta Faculty of Law (6) 6 of 8 lawyers

Who handles what

Offices 2

Head Office780-424-9058

Suite 300, Anderson Dawson Building, 9924 106 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C4

Fort McMurray780-743-6221

Suite 205, 9707 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K1

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