Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Melville, SK
Kreklewich & Chambers has provided trusted legal representation in Melville, Saskatchewan for over half a century. Our experienced team specializes in family law, criminal defense, real estate transactions, estate planning, and collaborative law solutions. With deep roots in the community, we combine decades of legal expertise with personalized service to protect client interests across Melville, Yorkton, and surrounding areas. Our attorneys maintain strong courtroom presence while prioritizing ethical practice and community engagement.We offer comprehensive legal guidance tailored to each client's unique circumstances, whether navigating complex family matters, defending criminal charges, or handling property transactions. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond legal practice through active involvement in local organizations and community development initiatives.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Wills & Estates
Corporate Law
Collaborative Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in Saskatchewan courts
- Our team provides full-service legal representation across multiple practice areas
- We maintain deep community connections through local involvement
- Our attorneys specialize in collaborative law solutions for family disputes
- We combine courtroom expertise with personalized client service
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. We specialize in collaborative law solutions that minimize conflict while protecting client interests. With decades of experience in Saskatchewan family courts, we provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging legal matters.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges including impaired driving, narcotics offenses, and assault allegations. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience handling cases at all levels of Saskatchewan and Manitoba courts. We develop strategic defense approaches tailored to each client's specific circumstances while maintaining their rights throughout the legal process.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover property transactions, mortgage agreements, and land development matters. We assist clients with purchase agreements, title transfers, and contract negotiations. With deep understanding of Saskatchewan property laws, we ensure smooth transactions for residential and commercial real estate deals.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including will preparation, power of attorney documents, and trust arrangements. Our practice also handles estate administration and probate proceedings. We help clients create legally sound plans for asset distribution while minimizing potential family disputes.
Collaborative Law
Our collaborative law practice offers an alternative to traditional litigation for family law matters. We facilitate negotiated settlements through structured meetings with all parties involved. This approach promotes cooperative problem-solving while maintaining legal protections for our clients throughout the dispute resolution process.
People
Lorie A. Chambers
Partner
LL.B. graduate from University of Manitoba with focus on family law. Practicing collaborative law since 2005. Active in Melville Baptist Church and 4-H Club. Combines legal expertise with community commitment through local involvement.
David G. Kreklewich
Senior Partner
B.Admin. and LL.B. graduate with extensive criminal defense experience. Specializes in impaired driving and assault cases. Active in Melville sports community. Provides strategic legal representation with over 30 years of courtroom experience in Saskatchewan and Manitoba courts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, real estate transactions, wills and estates, and collaborative law solutions. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience serving Saskatchewan clients.
Do you handle cases outside Melville?
Yes, we serve clients in Yorkton and surrounding Saskatchewan communities. Our attorneys regularly appear in courts across the region to represent clients in various legal matters.
What is collaborative law?
Collaborative law is a dispute resolution process where parties work together with their attorneys to reach agreements without court intervention. We use this approach primarily for family law matters like divorce and child custody cases.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning including will preparation, power of attorney documents, and trust arrangements. We help clients create legally sound plans for asset distribution.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in Saskatchewan courts. We've been serving the community since the 1970s with expertise in family law, criminal defense, real estate, and estate planning.
