Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer in Surrey
Dale Melville Law is a dedicated criminal defense firm serving clients across British Columbia. With offices in Surrey and Port Coquitlam, we specialize in defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses, including assault, drug trafficking, fraud, and murder. Our founder, Dale Melville, brings extensive courtroom experience from his work in Victoria and the Lower Mainland, having successfully defended cases at every level of BC's court system. We prioritize personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances, focusing on challenging evidence, protecting rights, and achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation or trial.Our practice emphasizes transparency, client education, and relentless advocacy, ensuring clients understand their options and feel supported throughout the legal process. With a track record of reducing charges, securing discharges, and navigating complex sentencing, we are committed to defending reputations and futures while upholding the highest standards of legal professionalism.
Services
Assault Defense
Domestic Assault
Drug Trafficking
Fraud Charges
Gun Possession
Murder Defense
Bail Hearings
Sexual Assault
Theft Charges
Mischief Cases
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience defending complex criminal cases in BC courts
- Our founder has appeared in every level of court in British Columbia
- We focus on personalized defense strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- We prioritize challenging evidence admissibility and cross-examining witnesses rigorously
- Our practice emphasizes transparency about case realities while fighting for best outcomes
What people say
Quick case closure
More than wonderful outcome
Respectful to family
Favorable sentencing
Strong courtroom advocacy
Services
Assault Defense
We defend clients charged with all assault categories including simple assault, domestic violence, and aggravated assault. Our approach focuses on challenging evidence credibility, establishing self-defense claims, and negotiating reduced charges when appropriate. With experience handling cases from initial bail hearings through trial, we work to protect clients' futures while ensuring their rights are protected throughout the legal process.
Drug Trafficking
Our firm defends against drug trafficking, possession, and production charges with emphasis on challenging search and seizure procedures. We analyze police conduct for Charter violations, challenge drug quantity assessments, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances while prioritizing clients' long-term interests.
Murder Defense
We provide aggressive representation for murder and manslaughter charges, focusing on evidence suppression, witness credibility challenges, and alternative theories of the case. Our experience includes defending first-degree, second-degree, and manslaughter charges through complex trials and sentencing hearings.
Bail Hearings
We advocate for favorable bail conditions and work to secure release with minimal restrictions. Our approach includes presenting character evidence, establishing surety options, and negotiating with prosecutors to achieve the least restrictive pretrial conditions possible.
Fraud Charges
We defend complex fraud cases involving financial institutions, business transactions, and identity theft. Our strategy focuses on challenging prosecution evidence, demonstrating lack of intent, and negotiating resolutions that minimize professional and personal consequences for clients.
People
Dale Melville
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dale Melville has defended criminal cases at every level of BC's court system since 2014. After articling in Victoria, he established his own practice focusing on serious criminal charges. He has successfully defended clients in murder trials, drug trafficking cases, and complex fraud matters while maintaining a client-centered approach to legal representation.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being charged with a crime?
Contact Dale Melville Law immediately for legal advice. Avoid speaking to police without representation and preserve all evidence related to your case.
How can a criminal defense lawyer help with assault charges?
We challenge evidence admissibility, cross-examine witnesses rigorously, and develop defense strategies tailored to your specific circumstances and charges.
Can domestic assault charges be dropped if the complainant withdraws their statement?
No - charges aren't automatically dropped. However, we can work to reduce or dismiss charges through legal arguments and negotiations with prosecutors.
What factors determine penalties for drug trafficking convictions?
Penalties depend on drug type/quantity, prior record, and whether charges involve trafficking, possession, or production under Canadian law.
What happens during a bail hearing for serious criminal charges?
We advocate for reasonable bail terms, addressing flight risk concerns and presenting evidence to support your release while preparing for trial.
Reviews (2)
Nathan Barthelette
Dec 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
An amazing law expert who goes above and beyond means to bring the best and positive result. Thanks to Dale & his awesome team I beat the case I had against me. Not guilty !! You can say that again I will definitely be referring him and returning for other legal matters. Thank you Dale keep up the amazing work
An amazing law expert who goes above and beyond means to bring the best and positive result. Thanks to Dale & his awesome team I beat the case I had against me. Not guilty !! You can say that again I will definitely be referring him and returning for other legal matters. Thank you Dale keep up the amazing work
Destin Schram
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Dale is a very honest and professional lawyer that will fight for your right's. He always answered my questions no matter what time and gave me the best legal advice i could get, Very understanding and will work with you and your situation. All round great guy would recommend. 5 stars
Dale is a very honest and professional lawyer that will fight for your right's. He always answered my questions no matter what time and gave me the best legal advice i could get, Very understanding and will work with you and your situation. All round great guy would recommend. 5 stars
