Mr. Xavier Cormier is a criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney practising exclusively criminal law (Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the surroundings).
Exactly what is a criminal defense lawyer?
First and foremost, a criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney is a lawyer who is a member of the Bar, like any other lawyer.
A criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney is distinct from other lawyers inasmuch as his practice revolves mainly around representation in court and provision of legal advice to individuals charged with having committed a criminal offence.
The criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney therefore has specific knowledge of the rules of evidence and proceedings relevant to criminal law.
The criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney plays a distinct role from the prosecutor, who has the responsibility of proving in court that the defendants have committed the offence.
The criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney is required, like any other lawyer, to follow the regulations provided in the Code of ethics of advocates.
A criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney must ideally be capable to feel empathy with the situation experienced by his client, be a good attorney and have extensive knowledge of criminal law.
A criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney is probably the best asset of a defendant who wishes to benefit from an efficient defense.
Contact Mr. Xavier Cormier, criminal defense lawyer / defense attorney, by calling (514) 377-7168. 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Montreal, Longueuil, Laval and the surrounding area.
