Our team

Have you been charged with a criminal offense in the greater Montreal area? Get to know the team of experienced lawyers specializing in criminal law at Riendeau Avocats. Our expertise allows us to accompany you throughout the legal process and to defend you before the courts of Quebec. Contact us now for more information on how our firm operates and the options available to you in criminal law.

Our team

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Criminal and penal lawyers

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney — President

Me Valérie Riendeau

Criminel · Pénal · Pardon

President of the firm, has practiced criminal and penal defense law in Quebec since 2005.

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Managing Director

Me Joanie Chainey

Criminal · Penal

General Manager of the firm. Operational oversight and criminal litigation.

Criminal Defense Attorney — Senior, Team Leader, Media Spokesperson

Me Cédric Materne

Criminal · Penal

Senior Team Lead, media spokesperson for the firm. Drug offences, fraud, and economic crimes.

Criminal, Juvenile, and Appeals Attorney — Team Leader

Me Ariane Roberge

Criminal · Youth & Appeal

Team Lead in criminal law, youth law, and appellate proceedings.

Criminal and penal lawyer

Me Anthoni Daoust

Criminal · Penal

Criminal and penal lawyer

Criminal defense lawyer

Me Gabriel Darquenne

Criminal

Criminal defense lawyer. Born fighter, atypical background/path.

Criminal, Penal, and Youth lawyer

Me Brittany Isabelle

Criminal · Penal & Youth

Criminal, penal, and youth lawyer. Human-centered approach, strategic mindset.

Criminal, penal, and youth law lawyer

Me Océane Lavallée

Criminal · Penal & Youth

Criminal, penal, and youth law lawyer

Administrative team

Executive Assistant

Valérie Paquet

Executive Assistant. Over 11 years of experience in accounting, management, and administration.

Legal secretary

Mélissa Belaroussi

Legal Secretary. Versatility and organizational skills in service of complex cases.

Legal Assistant

Hiba Tridane

Legal Assistant. Dual background in marketing/business and programming, with an analytical approach.

Administrative Assistant

Laura Carrilho

Administrative Assistant. Management of international affairs, experience in executive support.

Business Development Director

François Gamache

Director of Business Development since 2019. Marketing, positioning, and growth.

Paralegal

Chloé Saleur

Legal Technician. Law degree (France), Master’s in Criminology, 360° view of the penal system.

Our team

Criminal and penal lawyers

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney — President

Me Valérie Riendeau

Criminel · Pénal · Pardon

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Managing Director

Me Joanie Chainey

Criminal · Penal

Criminal Defense Attorney — Senior, Team Leader, Media Spokesperson

Me Cédric Materne

Criminal · Penal

Criminal, Juvenile, and Appeals Attorney — Team Leader

Me Ariane Roberge

Criminal · Youth & Appeal

Criminal and penal lawyer

Me Anthoni Daoust

Criminal · Penal

Criminal defense lawyer

Me Gabriel Darquenne

Criminal

Criminal, Penal, and Youth lawyer

Me Brittany Isabelle

Criminal · Penal & Youth

Criminal, penal, and youth law lawyer

Me Océane Lavallée

Criminal · Penal & Youth

Administrative team

Executive Assistant

Valérie Paquet

Legal secretary

Mélissa Belaroussi

Legal Assistant

Hiba Tridane

Administrative Assistant

Laura Carrilho

Business Development Director

François Gamache

Paralegal

Chloé Saleur

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