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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.

Criminal and penal lawyers

Me Valerie Riendeau

Senior Criminal Lawyer
President
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Me Joanie Chainey

Senior Criminal Lawyer
General Director
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Me Ana-Maria Mocanu

Senior Criminal Lawyer
Team Leader
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Me Cédric Materne

Senior Criminal Lawyer
Team Leader
Media Spokesperson
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Me Chloé Rainville

Criminal and Penal Lawyer
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Me Ariane Roberge

Criminal, Youth, and Appeals Lawyer
Team Leader
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Me Anthoni Daoust

Penal and Criminal Lawyer
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Me Gabriel Darquenne

Criminal Lawyer
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Me Brittany Isabelle

Penal and Criminal Lawyer

Me Audrey-Anne Arteau

Criminal and Youth Lawyer
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Me Mikaelle Saget

Criminal Lawyer
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Administrative team

Valérie Paquet

Executive Assistant
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Carolia Ranivoharindrano

Paralegal
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Mélissa Belaroussi

Legal Secretary
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Hiba Tridane

Legal Assistant
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Laura Carrilho

Administrative Assistant
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François Gamache

Director of Business Development
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Interns

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Portrait professionnel de Me Valérie Riendeau, Avocate criminaliste sénior, présidente et fondatrice du cabinet.

Me Valérie Riendeau

Avocate en droit criminel – senior

Présidente et Fondatrice du cabinet

Diplômée de l’Université de Montréal, Me Valérie Riendeau entame sa pratique en fondant son propre cabinet. Expérimentée et professionnelle, elle est à la tête de Riendeau Avocats depuis maintenant 14 ans. Son équipe se démarque par un service à la clientèle incomparable et une approche personnalisée pour chaque client.  Fervente négociatrice et excellente plaideuse, Me Riendeau sait faire valoir les bons arguments afin de défendre les intérêts de ses clients et de leur obtenir les meilleurs résultats.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Joanie Chainey, Avocate criminaliste et directrice du département criminel.

Me Joanie Chainey

Avocate en droit criminel – senior

Directrice générale

Me Chainey a reçu une solide formation en droit de l’université d’Ottawa. Sa passion pour le droit criminel l’amena à se joindre au cabinet Riendeau Avocats, où elle exerce exclusivement le droit criminel. Plaideuse infatigable, Me Chainey n’est jamais à bout d’arguments. Débordante d’idées et d’énergie, elle est particulièrement créative, ce qui l’aide à trouver des défenses dans des dossiers qui semblent à prime abord indéfendable. Me Chainey est une avocate fonceuse, toujours prête à livrer bataille pour représenter au mieux les intérêts de ses clients.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Ana-Maria Mocanu, Avocate criminaliste sénior et responsable du département anglophone.

Me Ana-Maria Mocanu

Avocate en droit criminel – senior
Cheffe d’équipe

Me Ana-Maria Mocanu a obtenu un diplôme en psychologie avant d’obtenir son baccalauréat en droit à l’Université Sherbrooke. Elle entame sa carrière chez Riendeau Avocats et est un véritable atout depuis maintenant 12 ans puisqu’elle s’occupe notamment de la clientèle anglophone du cabinet. Elle porte une attention particulière à chacun de ses dossiers qui sont très diversifiés et elle défend les droits de ses clients avec ardeur.

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Me Cédric Materne

Avocat en droit criminel – senior
Chef d’équipe et Porte-parole média

Me Cédric Materne est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en droit de l’UQAM et membre du Barreau depuis 2016. Véritable passionné du droit criminel et fier collaborateur du Groupe TVA, il inspire une confiance accrue et défend chaque cause en usant à la fois de sa détermination et de ses connaissances poussées en matière criminelle. Sa curiosité à l’égard des plus récents développements juridiques et sa façon créative de toujours repousser les limites du droit actuel lui prévalent une excellente réputation.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Chloé Rainville, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Chloé Rainville

Avocate en droit criminel et pénal 

Chez Riendeau Avocats, nous nous comptons chanceux d’avoir au sein de notre équipe du personnel hautement qualifié et professionnel pour défendre avec rigueur et détermination les dossiers de nos clients. Nos avocats et avocates, nos techniciens et techniciennes juridiques ainsi que nos stagiaires et notre personnel de gestion et d’administration, travaillent de concert pour offrir une défense pleine et entière à chacun de nos clients, et ce, peu importe la nature de l’infraction.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Ariane Roberge, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Ariane Roberge

Avocate en droit criminel, en droit de la jeunesse et en appel

Cheffe d’équipe

Membre du Barreau, Me Ariane Roberge détient un baccalauréat en droit avec cheminement de 2e cycle en Common Law et droit transnational (Juris Doctor) de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Me Ariane Roberge est une avocate ayant une pratique concentrée en droit criminel et pénal. Bien qu’elle ait joint l’équipe de Riendeau Avocats en tant que stagiaire, elle a rapidement fait sa place en tant qu’avocate et gagné la confiance de ses clients. Sa bonne énergie toujours au rendez-vous, Me Roberge est connue au sein de notre cabinet comme une avocate dynamique qui s’investit à 100 % dans chacune de ses causes. 

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Me Anthoni Daoust

Criminal and penal lawyer

Maître Anthoni Daoust, holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke and member of the Bar since 2021, stands out for his incessant quest for knowledge. Indeed, he also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Quebec, a minor in criminology from the University of Montreal, as well as training in police technology from John Abbott College. This variety of academic training gives him a unique and informed perspective when reviewing his files.

Me Daoust is a lawyer specializing in criminal and penal law, demonstrating a deep commitment to the recognition and respect of individual rights. As a progressive lawyer, he actively engages in a practice aimed at making justice more accessible to all. Thanks to his exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, he manages to obtain optimal settlements in order to guarantee his clients a complete and effective defense.

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Me Gabriel Darquenne

Avocat en droit criminel

Me Gabriel Darquenne est diplômé de la Faculté de droit civil de l’Université d’Ottawa en 2019 et membre du Barreau depuis 2020. Il exerce en droit criminel et en droit de la jeunesse. Suivant son témoignage à la Commission spéciale sur les droits des enfants et de la protection de la jeunesse (Commission Laurent), son alma mater lui a décerné une bourse d’étude nommée Parcours de vie exceptionnel, reconnaissant son passé unique, tout en soulignant sa détermination et sa résilience afin de devenir avocat. Me Darquenne est un avocat atypique et un combattant né, il mettra tout en œuvre pour obtenir le résultat désiré par ses clients.

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Me Audrey-Anne Arteau

Avocate en droit criminel et en droit de la jeunesse

Diplômée du baccalauréat en droit de l’UQÀM et membre du Barreau, Me Audrey-Anne Arteau a à coeur la défense des plus vulnérables de notre société. Sa pratique, ancrée dans ses valeurs sociales, se concentre en droit criminel pour les adultes de même que pour les adolescents. Elle défend ses clients avec passion et rigueur, ayant toujours en tête les intérêts de ses clients et le règlement le plus avantageux pour ceux-ci.

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Me Mikaëlle Saget

Avocate en droit criminel

Titulaire d’un Baccalauréat en droit de l’UQAM, d’un certificat en criminologie de l’Université de Montréal et d’une Maîtrise en pratique du droit criminel et pénal de l’Université de Sherbrooke, Me Mikaëlle Saget exerce exclusivement en droit criminel et pénal depuis 2024. Ayant commencé sa carrière comme procureure, elle dispose d’une expérience substantielle dans des dossiers de nature variée à toutes les étapes du processus judiciaire. Que ce soit au stade de la préparation du dossier, des négociations ou des plaidoiries, elle sait mobiliser son expérience afin d’assurer une représentation assidue et rigoureuse de ses clients.

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Valérie Paquet

Adjointe à la direction

Œuvrant dans le domaine de la comptabilité depuis plus de 11 ans et autrefois occupant un poste en comptabilité, gestion et administration pour une entreprise possédant plus de 300 employés, Valérie Paquet travaille aujourd’hui au sein de notre cabinet à titre de technicienne comptable et responsable de la comptabilité. Ses nombreuses compétences dans le milieu permettent à notre équipe d’offrir un service à la clientèle hors pair.

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Carolia Ranivoharindrano

Paralegal

After earning her bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Concordia University, Carolia decided to continue her studies in Paralegal Technology at CDI College. Passionate about criminal law, she decided to join the Riendeau Avocats team to complete her internship. She loves learning more about the field of criminal and penal law from lawyers. In addition, with her many years of experience in customer service, she knows how to help clients with professionalism and rigor, in order to give the best satisfaction to the firm’s clients.

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Mélissa Belaroussi

Secrétaire juridique

Mélissa Belaroussi est secrétaire juridique chez Riendeau Avocats. Passionnée par le domaine juridique et dotée d’une grande rigueur professionnelle, elle soutient l’équipe d’avocats dans la gestion de dossiers complexes. Sa polyvalence et son sens de l’organisation font d’elle un atout précieux pour assurer le bon déroulement des affaires juridiques au sein du cabinet. Toujours soucieuse de fournir un excellent service, elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec les clients et les avocats pour garantir le bon déroulement des procédures légales.

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Hiba Tridane

Adjointe juridique

Tridane Hiba est adjointe juridique chez Riendeau Avocats. Elle se distingue par sa rigueur, son sens de l’organisation et son intérêt marqué pour le domaine du droit, reconnu pour son caractère structuré et minutieux. Titulaire d’un baccalauréat en marketing et commerce ainsi que d’un diplôme en programmation web et mobile, elle adopte une approche polyvalente et analytique dans l’exécution de ses fonctions, contribuant efficacement à la gestion administrative et au suivi des dossiers juridiques tout en favorisant l’optimisation des processus internes. Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec les avocats et les clients, elle veille au bon déroulement des procédures légales et s’engage à offrir un service professionnel, précis et de grande qualité.

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Laura Carrilho

Adjointe administrative

Adjointe administrative chez Riendeau Avocats, elle possède une solide expérience en soutien administratif, qui lui a permis de développer d’excellentes compétences en organisation, en gestion du temps et en coordination de multiples tâches. Après avoir réalisé son projet d’études et de vie à l’étranger, elle s’est établie au Canada où elle a étudié la gestion des affaires internationales au Greystone College. Elle a ensuite amorcé son parcours professionnel au Canada à titre d’adjointe exécutive. Aujourd’hui, au sein de Riendeau Avocats, elle met à profit son expertise tout en développant activement ses compétences en comptabilité et en finances, un domaine qui l’intéresse particulièrement et dans lequel elle souhaite continuer de se perfectionner.

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François Gamache

Directeur du développement des affaires

Directeur du développement des affaires depuis 2019, François Gamache joue un rôle clé dans la croissance et le rayonnement de Riendeau Avocats. Il est responsable des stratégies liées au marketing et au développement du cabinet, en collaboration avec la direction, contribuant activement au positionnement, à l’acquisition de nouveaux clients et au déploiement des initiatives de croissance. Grâce à sa vision stratégique et à sa compréhension des enjeux d’affaires, il soutient l’évolution continue du cabinet et de ses secteurs de pratique.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Valérie Riendeau, Avocate criminaliste sénior, présidente et fondatrice du cabinet.

Me Valérie Riendeau

Senior Criminal Lawyer

President and Founder of the firm

A graduate of Université de Montréal, Valérie Riendeau began her practice by setting up her own firm. Experienced and professional, she has been at the helm of Riendeau Avocats for 14 years. Its team stands out for its incomparable customer service and personalized approach to every customer. A keen negotiator and excellent litigator, Me Riendeau knows how to put forward the right arguments to defend her clients’ interests and get them the best results.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Joanie Chainey, Avocate criminaliste et directrice du département criminel.

Me Joanie Chainey

Senior Criminal Lawyer

General Director

Me Chainey received a solid legal education from the University of Ottawa. Her passion for criminal law led her to join Riendeau Avocats, where she practices exclusively in criminal law. A tireless litigator, Me Chainey never runs out of arguments. Brimming with ideas and energy, she’s particularly creative, which helps her find defenses in cases that at first glance seem indefensible. Me Chainey is a go-getter, always ready to do battle to represent her clients’ best interests.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Ana-Maria Mocanu, Avocate criminaliste sénior et responsable du département anglophone.

Me Ana-Maria Mocanu

Senior Criminal Lawyer
Team Leader

Me Ana-Maria Mocanu obtained a degree in psychology before completing her law degree at Université Sherbrooke. She began her career at Riendeau Avocats and has been a real asset for 12 years now, looking after the firm’s English-speaking clientele. She pays particular attention to each of her cases, which are highly diversified, and she defends her clients’ rights with zeal.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Cédric Materne, Avocat criminaliste et collaborateur du Groupe TVA.

Me Cédric Materne

Senior Criminal Lawyer
Team Leader and Media Spokesperson

Cédric Materne holds a law degree from UQAM and has been a member of the Bar since 2016. A passionate advocate of criminal law and a proud contributor to TVA Group, he inspires confidence and defends every case with a combination of determination and in-depth knowledge of criminal law. His curiosity about the latest legal developments and his creative approach to pushing the boundaries of current law have earned him an excellent reputation.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Chloé Rainville, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Chloé Rainville

Criminal and Penal Lawyer – Personal Biography Soon. 

At Riendeau Avocats, we consider ourselves lucky to have highly qualified and professional staff within our team to defend our clients’ cases with rigor and determination. Our lawyers, our paralegals, as well as our trainees and our management and administrative staff, work together to offer a full and complete defense to each of our clients, regardless of the nature of the offense.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Ariane Roberge, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Ariane Roberge

Criminal, Youth and Appeals Lawyer

Team Leader

A member of the Bar, Ariane Roberge holds a Bachelor of Laws with a graduate degree in Common Law and Transnational Law (Juris Doctor) from the Université de Sherbrooke. Me Ariane Roberge is a lawyer with a practice focused on criminal and penal law. Although she joined the Riendeau Avocats team as an intern, she quickly made her mark as a lawyer and gained the trust of her clients. Her good energy is always present, Me Roberge is known within our firm as a dynamic lawyer who is 100% committed to each of her causes.

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Me Gabriel Darquenne

Criminal Lawyer

Me Gabriel Darquenne graduated from the Civil Law Faculty of the University of Ottawa in 2019 and has been a member of the Bar since 2020. He practices criminal law and youth law. Following his testimony before the Special Commission on the Rights of Children and Youth Protection (Laurent Commission), his alma mater awarded him a scholarship titled Exceptional Life Path, recognizing his unique background while highlighting his determination and resilience in becoming a lawyer. Me Darquenne is an atypical lawyer and a natural fighter who will do everything possible to achieve the results his clients seek.

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Me Audrey-Anne Arteau

Criminal and Youth Lawyer

A graduate of UQÀM’s Bachelor of Laws program and a member of the Bar, Audrey-Anne Arteau is committed to defending the most vulnerable members of our society. Her practice, rooted in her social values, focuses on criminal law for both adults and adolescents. She defends her customers with passion and rigor, always keeping in mind their interests and the most advantageous settlement for them.

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Me Mikaëlle Saget

Criminal Lawyer

With a Bachelor of Laws from UQAM, a Certificate in Criminology from Université de Montréal and a Master’s in Criminal and Penal Law from Université de Sherbrooke, Mikaëlle Saget has been practicing exclusively in criminal and penal law since 2024. Having begun her career as a prosecutor, she has substantial experience in a wide variety of cases at all stages of the judicial process. Whether at the case preparation, negotiation or pleading stage, she knows how to mobilize her experience to ensure diligent and rigorous representation of her clients.

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Valérie Paquet

Executive Assistant

Valérie Paquet has been working in the accounting field for over 11 years, and previously held a position in accounting, management and administration for a company with more than 300 employees. Today, she works for our firm as an accounting technician and is in charge of accounting. His many skills in the field enable our team to offer unparalleled customer service.

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Me Mélissa Belaroussi

Legal secretary

Mélissa Belaroussi is a legal secretary at Riendeau Avocats. Passionate about the legal profession and a rigorous professional, she supports the legal team in managing complex files. Her versatility and organizational skills make her an invaluable asset in ensuring the smooth running of the firm’s legal affairs. Always keen to provide excellent service, she works closely with clients and lawyers to ensure that legal procedures run smoothly.

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Hiba Tridane

Legal Assistant

Tridane Hiba is a legal assistant at Riendeau Avocats. She stands out for her rigor, organizational skills and keen interest in the field of law, recognized for its structured and meticulous nature. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and commerce, as well as a diploma in web and mobile programming, she adopts a versatile and analytical approach in the performance of her duties, contributing effectively to the administrative management and follow-up of legal files, while promoting the optimization of internal processes. Working closely with lawyers and clients, she ensures that legal procedures run smoothly, and is committed to providing a professional, accurate and high-quality service.

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Laura Carrilho

Administrative Assistant

Administrative assistant at Riendeau Avocats, she has solid experience in administrative support, which has enabled her to develop excellent skills in organization, time management and coordinating multiple tasks. After realizing her plans to study and live abroad, she settled in Canada, where she studied International Business Management at Greystone College. She then began her career in Canada as an executive assistant. Today, at Riendeau Avocats, she puts her expertise to good use while actively developing her skills in accounting and finance, a field in which she is particularly interested and in which she wishes to continue perfecting her skills.

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François Gamache

Business Development Director

Director of Business Development since 2019, François Gamache plays a key role in the growth and outreach of Riendeau Avocats. He is responsible for the firm’s marketing and development strategies, in collaboration with management, actively contributing to positioning, new client acquisition and the deployment of growth initiatives. With his strategic vision and understanding of business issues, he supports the ongoing evolution of the firm and its practice areas.

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Me Alexandre Giroux en

Criminal lawyer

Me Alexandre Giroux (c.j.c. British Columbia) completed the integrated bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Modern Languages ​​from Laval University before obtaining his double degree in civil law and common law from McGill University.

During his studies at McGill University, he was involved with Legal Aid of Montreal, Innocence McGill and Criminal Law McGill. He is also a course assistant for Criminal Justice, the course introducing first-year students to criminal law. Finally, he is an intern with the Honorable Robert Hamel, judge at the Court of Quebec, Youth Division.

Me Giroux began his career in Vancouver, where he practiced in two highly renowned criminal defense firms. He then relocated to Montreal and joined Riendeau Avocats, where he practiced mainly in criminal law. Me Giroux firmly believes in the presumption of innocence and in the right of all accused to benefit from the best possible defence. He can assist you in French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Me Emmy Desforges

Criminal Lawyer

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Montreal, Emmy finalized her professional career by completing the bar school in 2022. She then joined the Riendeau Avocats team. Throughout her studies, Emmy volunteered with companies that shared her values, such as the pro bono students of Canada. Listening to her clients and passionate, Emmy will be able to support you throughout your legal process.

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Portrait professionnel de Gabrielle Lauzon, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Gabrielle Lauzon

Criminal and Penal Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws under the COOP regime of the University of Sherbrooke, Me Gabrielle Lauzon joined the Riendeau Avocats team as a criminal lawyer after completed his internship. Me Lauzon shows great compassion towards everyone of its customers and always remains available to help others. Driven by her thirst for knowledge and her dynamism, she devotes herself enormously to each of her causes. Also practicing in criminal law, Me Lauzon is part of the MTL Ticket team and will be able to defend you vigorously for any statement of offense related to the Safety Code road.

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Portrait professionnel de Pascal Gilbert, Avocat en droit pénal et criminel.

Me Pascal Guilbert

Penal and Criminal Lawyer

Me Pascal Gilbert is passionate about law. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Montreal, in addition to a bachelor’s degree in history, Me Gilbert joined the Riendeau Avocats team as a criminal and penal lawyer. Listening to the needs of his clients, he will be able to be creative in order to explore all possible avenues throughout your legal process. Mr. Gilbert has excellent research and writing skills and is a keen learner. He wants to advance the law in the best possible direction.

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Portrait professionnel de Louisa Heniche, Avocate en criminel.

Me Louisa Heniche

Criminal lawyer

Me Louisa Heniche holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Quebec in Montreal. Passionate about law, she first completed a first bachelor’s degree in international relations and international law, before completing her studies with a bachelor’s degree in law. Her career has been marked by the defense of human rights, as she has long been involved in the international clinic for the defense of human rights at UQAM as well as in the Innocence Project, which helps victims of miscarriages of justice. . Registered on the roll of the bar association, Me Heniche works as a criminal lawyer, in addition to supporting our clients in their requests for forgiveness. She always has the interests of her clients at heart and demonstrates thoroughness and empathy.

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Me Coralie Leblanc

Paralegal Student – Personal Biography Soon. 

At Riendeau Avocats, we are proud to have highly qualified and professional personnel on our team who defend our clients’ cases with thoroughness and determination. Our lawyers, paralegals, students-at-law, and management and administrative staff work together to provide a full answer and defence to each of our clients, regardless of the nature of the offence.

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Me Danyka Beauchamp

Paralegal – Personal Biography Soon. 

At Riendeau Avocats, we are proud to have highly qualified and professional personnel on our team who defend our clients’ cases with thoroughness and determination. Our lawyers, paralegals, students-at-law, and management and administrative staff work together to provide a full answer and defence to each of our clients, regardless of the nature of the offence.

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Me Katherine Hurtubise

Administrative assistant – Personal Biography Soon. 

At Riendeau Avocats, we are proud to have highly qualified and professional personnel on our team who defend our clients’ cases with thoroughness and determination. Our lawyers, paralegals, students-at-law, and management and administrative staff work together to provide a full answer and defence to each of our clients, regardless of the nature of the offence.

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Me François Gamache

Human Resources Director 

For more than 15 years, François Gamache has been working within our firm as the human resources director who has been successfully balancing team management and operations coordination. Versatile and mindful, he ensures that each employee is happy and fulfilled, which is what makes François a major asset at Riendeau Avocats. He is also in charge of hiring and integrating new employees.

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Portrait professionnel de Me Chanèle Lecompte, Avocate en droit criminel et pénal.

Me Chanèle Lecompte

Criminal and Penal Lawyer 

A lawyer practicing mainly criminal and penal law, Me Chanèle Lecompte holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sherbrooke. During her university career, she had the chance to do an internship with the judiciary, which allowed her to acquire the many assets that she puts forward during her representations before the courts. Passionate about criminal law, Me Lecompte will accompany you and defend you during the different stages of your file, and will listen to you.

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Me Catherine Bernard

Criminal Lawyer – Personal Biography Soon. 

At Riendeau Avocats, we are proud to have highly qualified and professional personnel on our team who defend our clients’ cases with thoroughness and determination. Our lawyers, paralegals, students-at-law, and management and administrative staff work together to provide a full answer and defence to each of our clients, regardless of the nature of the offence.

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Alexandra Bérubé, une avocate criminaliste déterminée au cabinet de Montréal, posant à son bureau avec une expression sérieuse.

Me Alexandra Bérubé

Criminal Lawyer – Personal Biography Soon. 

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in law at the University of Montreal, Me Alexandra Bérubé then perfected her training by completing a master’s degree in criminal law at the University of Sherbrooke. Having already practiced in civil law before devoting herself to criminal law, she shows great versatility and knows how to juggle the different spheres of law in order to fully understand all the issues that may arise in the cases entrusted to her. Honest, rigorous and passionate, Me Bérubé is a lawyer of conviction who firmly believes in rehabilitation and in the right to a full and complete defense.

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Me Annie Lahaise

Senior Criminal Lawyer and Head of the Senior Department – Personnal Biography Soon. 

Member of the Bar since 2003, Me Annie Lahaise has worked in the criminal world for more than 19 years. Today, she is not only a criminal lawyer at Riendeau Avocats, but also responsible for the senior department and lecturer at the Cégep régional de Lanaudière.

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Me Jessica Chebab

Criminal lawyer and Director of the Pardon Application Department

Holder of a major in criminology from the University of Montreal and a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke, Me Jessica Chehab invests herself with heart in all her files and ensures that her clients are heard and represented. with sympathy. A fervent negotiator, she puts forward the right arguments to defend the interests of her clients so that they benefit from a full and complete defense.

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Anne-Geneviève Robert, une avocate criminaliste expérimentée au cabinet de Montréal, se tenant debout devant son bureau.

Me Anne-Geneviève Robert

Criminal lawyer and Director of the Penal Department

Me Robert is a criminal lawyer with a Bachelor of Law degree from UdM. Committed to defending her cases, she always works in the best interest of her clients by using her in-depth knowledge in the field and proactive approach before the court. Her leadership skills have led her to take on the role of Director of the Criminal Law Department, which she founded upon joining the team. Socially involved, she is a member of the board of directors of the Fondation NeuroTrauma Marie-Robert and is involved in many committees of the AADM and the JBM

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