About William

William Wister has practised criminal law for 28 years, including serving as the former Chief Crown Prosecutor in two regions of Canada, Alberta and New Brunswick. He previously taught a criminal law curriculum at Lethbridge College. He now focuses his practice on criminal defence at Shim Law.

Education & credentials

Undergraduate
University of New Brunswick, Bachelor of Arts
Other degrees
Master of Laws (LL.M.), York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
French Language Certificate, Universite de Moncton

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