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12 Years
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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer in Camrose
Hatch Law founded Hatch Law in 2014 to provide expert criminal defense representation. With a career spanning nearly two decades, I bring extensive experience from both sides of the courtroom. I was called to the British Columbia bar in 2004 and served as a drug prosecutor in Prince George before joining Alberta Justice as a Crown Prosecutor in 2005. During my nine years in prosecution, I handled complex cases including murder, sexual assault, impaired driving, and fraud. This unique perspective allows me to anticipate prosecution strategies and build stronger defenses for clients. My practice focuses on protecting clients' rights through rigorous application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, evidence law, and trial procedure.I offer urgent bail hearing services for those in custody and emphasize informed decision-making through free initial consultations. My firm serves clients facing all types of criminal charges, from traffic offenses to serious violent crimes. I maintain deep familiarity with provincial statutes including Traffic Safety Act regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Act violations. My commitment to vigorous defense is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves competent legal representation regardless of charges. I work to ensure clients understand all potential consequences of plea decisions and advocate for their rights throughout the judicial process.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Assault Charges
Bail Hearings
Charter Applications
Fraud Cases
Traffic Offenses
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of prosecutorial and defense experience
- Our team specializes in Canadian Charter of Rights applications
- We provide urgent bail hearing services within 24 hours
- Our firm handles complex cases from DUI to murder charges
- We emphasize informed decision-making through free consultations
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide comprehensive defense for all criminal charges including violent crimes, sexual offenses, and drug-related charges. Our former prosecutorial experience enables strategic defense planning through understanding of Crown tactics. We focus on Charter rights violations, evidence suppression, and trial preparation to protect clients' futures.
Bail Hearings
Urgent bail application services available within 24 hours of arrest. We work to secure release conditions while preparing defense strategies. Our experience with Alberta's bail system ensures efficient navigation of urgent court processes for detained clients.
DUI Defense
Specialized defense for impaired driving charges including blood alcohol cases and refusal charges. We challenge breathalyzer accuracy, procedural violations, and field sobriety testing. Our approach addresses both criminal penalties and license implications.
Charter Applications
We file applications under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to challenge unlawful searches, confessions under duress, and procedural violations. This includes seeking evidence exclusion under Section 24(2) and remedy for Charter breaches.
Fraud Cases
Defense for fraud, identity theft, and credit card offenses. We analyze digital evidence, challenge valuation claims, and address complex financial records. Our approach balances technical analysis with strategic negotiation for reduced charges or alternative resolutions.
People
Hatch Law
Criminal Defence Counsel
Former Crown Prosecutor with 15+ years of criminal law experience. Specializes in trial strategy, Charter applications, and DUI defense. Founded Hatch Law in 2014 to provide experienced defense representation.
Questions
What types of criminal charges do you handle?
We defend all criminal charges including DUI, assault, sexual offenses, fraud, drug crimes, and violent crimes. Our experience covers both summary and indictable offenses.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Understanding prosecution strategies allows us to anticipate case weaknesses and build stronger defenses. We know how evidence is evaluated and where procedural errors occur.
What happens during a free consultation?
We'll review your case details, explain potential consequences, and outline defense options. This includes discussing bail conditions, court procedures, and possible outcomes.
How quickly can you handle urgent cases?
Bail hearings can be arranged within 24 hours of arrest. We prioritize urgent matters and provide same-day response for detention cases.
Do you handle provincial statute violations?
Yes, we defend charges under Traffic Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Wildlife Act, and other provincial regulations.
