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.

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University of Alberta Faculty of Law (3) 3 of 8 lawyers

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

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

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