RELIABLE DEFENCE LAWYER IN LETHBRIDGE

OUR CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICES

We offer legal advice and defence for a wide range of criminal charges, including:

• Assault: Assault charges, whether simple/common assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, or aggravated assault, all have serious consequences. We will defend you on any assault charges and make sure you and your story are heard.  

• Appeals: If you've been wrongfully convicted or received an unfair sentence, we handle appeals at both the Court of King’s Bench and the Alberta Court of Appeal. We will consider all available approaches to ensure your rights are protected.

• Break and enter: We defend clients facing charges of breaking and entering and unlawfully being in a dwelling, working to minimize the consequences and explore all available legal options.

• Child Pornography – Hadford Defence Group represents clients charged with all kinds of charges including possession, distribution, accessing, or production of child pornography.  The team of lawyers and staff will do everything required to defend child pornography charges that you are facing.  You will receive an intelligent, non-judgemental, and thorough defence on the child pornography charges you are facing.  

• Dangerous driving: Dangerous driving or flight from police charges can result in harsh penalties, including driving suspensions. Our team of lawyers and staff are there to litigate dangerous driving charges.  Hadford Defence Group will work to protect your driving privileges and minimize the impact of a criminal record.

• Domestic Violence Charges: Domestic-related charges can destroy your reputation. Our lawyers provide a vigorous defence to protect you and ensure due process.  Hadford Defence Group will address both your release conditions as well as the underlying charges.  

• Drug offences: Whether you're dealing with charges related to possession, trafficking, importation/exportation, or production, our team will rely on hard work and experience in defending drug-related charges. Hadford Defence Group is well-versed in advocating constitutional challenges in this area. 

• Firearm offences: Firearm-related charges are complicated and require an understanding of firearms as well as the laws that govern them. Our lawyers defend clients facing weapons-related allegations to protect their rights.

• Fraud: Fraud charges require an understanding of finances in connection with the Criminal Code.  Experts often need to be retained. Hadford Defence Group has experience litigating financial wrongs and will rely on that experience to formulate a solid defence on your fraud charge(s).  Offences such a theft from an employer carry severe penalties.  You will receive a comprehensive defence for your fraud charge(s). 
   

• Impaired Driving: If you've been charged with impaired driving (sometimes referred to as driving under the influence (DUI)) or refusal to provide a breath sample, Hadford Defence Group will do everything it can to file constitutional challenges to the impaired driving charge you are facing. The lawyers at Hadford Defence Group also have experience with impaired driving causing bodily harm and death. We are here to protect both your licence and your freedom.  

• Judicial Interim Release and Bail: Securing bail is crucial in criminal cases. Your freedom is at stake even before anything has been proven in court.  Our lawyers are available 24/7 as we understand that when you are seeking your release, you need a lawyer available immediately upon arrest. We represent clients at bail hearings to ensure their release while awaiting trial. Our lawyers are also well versed in filing appeals at the Court of King’s Bench to challenge the continued detention of our clients. 

• Kidnapping/Unlawful Confinement: These serious charges require a comprehensive defence strategy. Our dedicated team will work tirelessly to protect your rights and defend you from charges for kidnapping and unlawful confinement.

• Mischief: Mischief charges, including vandalism or property damage, require firm, thoughtful legal representation. Our lawyers will fight to have these types of charges reduced or dismissed.

• Murder or Manslaughter: Serious charges such as murder or manslaughter require experienced legal counsel. Our lawyers and staff will work to challenge evidence, provide a thorough defence, and secure you the best possible result.

• Provincial Offences: Our lawyers offer support with charges stemming from provincial legislation including the Traffic Safety Act, the Tobacco Tax Act, and the Emergency 911 Act. Hadford Defence Group understands that every charge is serious. 

• Release Order Breaches: We provide professional legal defence to those accused of breaching release order conditions, and our team will work to minimize the consequences.

• Robbery: Robbery charges come with severe penalties. Hadford Defence Group understands that the connection between threats of violence and theft is imperative for Robbery offences to be proven. We thoroughly analyze evidence to build a comprehensive defence on your behalf.
   

• Sexual Assault: Allegations of sexual assault are distressing and serious.  New legislation created by Parliament has made sexual assault charges incredibly complicated, and in many cases complicated pre-trial applications are required.  Hadford Defence Group is well versed with the law of sexual assault and will ensure that a comprehensive litigation strategy is prepared, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.
   

• Theft: Whether you're facing minor or significant theft charges, our lawyers will craft legal strategies to address all theft allegations.  

• Travel waivers: A criminal record can affect your ability to travel. We assist clients in obtaining travel waivers to regain entry into the United States (U.S.A.).

• Uttering Threats: Allegations of threatening behaviour can lead to criminal charges. Our lawyers provide knowledgeable legal support to challenge and defend against such claims.
   

• Young Offenders: Juvenile cases need a specific legal approach. We advocate for young offenders to ensure fair treatment and rehabilitation-focused solutions.  All young offenders are entitled to legal representation, and we represent young offenders on Legal Aid. 
   

If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges, you need a reliable and skilled defence team. Hadford Defence Group is a trusted criminal defence law firm in Lethbridge, committed to defending your rights and providing effective legal representation. Contact us now to schedule a consultation.