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		<title>Audrey-Anne Laforme, Family Law and Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Audrey-Anne Laforme is a lawyer with a decade of experience in family law, acquired in well-regarded firms on the Island [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Audrey-Anne Laforme is a lawyer with a decade of experience in family law, acquired in well-regarded firms on the Island of Montreal. She joined the Devichy Avocats team at the beginning of 2025.</p>
<p>She has been called upon to represent clients in complex and highly litigated cases, allowing her to develop in-depth expertise in her areas of practice.</p>
<p>Recognized for her ease in pleading before the courts, Audrey-Anne stands out for her thoroughness, professionalism, and meticulous case preparation. Her listening and analytical skills enable her to quickly identify the issues her clients face, craft tailored strategies, and propose practical solutions that meet their specific needs.<br />
With a human and empathetic approach, she places great importance on building trust-based relationships with her clients. Committed and determined, Audrey-Anne works tirelessly to uphold the rights of those she represents, with the goal of having a positive impact on their lives.</p>
<p>Audrey-Anne also practices criminal law, particularly in sensitive cases involving sexual offences, crimes against the person, and situations of domestic violence.</p>
<p>She regularly appears before the Superior Court, the Court of Québec, and the Québec Court of Appeal.<br />
She is fully bilingual and speaks both French and English fluently.</p>
<p>QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS<br />
• LL.B., Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke, 2015<br />
• Member of the Quebec Bar since 2016<br />
• Member of the Young Bar Association of Montreal<br />
• Member of the Montreal Defence Lawyers Association (AADM)</p>
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		<title>Sophie Racine-Berthiaume, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sophie Racine-Berthiaume is a criminology graduate and defense attorney who focuses a significant portion of her practice on cases related [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span lang="EN-CA">Sophie Racine-Berthiaume is a criminology graduate and defense attorney who focuses a significant portion of her practice on cases related to sexual offenses. She was a member of the winning team in the prestigious 2021 Gale Courtroom Advocacy Competition. She has also received scholarships and advocacy awards. In 2021, she was awarded the We Can Lead Prize, which is annually given to a young woman who represents the future of female leadership in her field and stands out for her social involvement.<u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA">Sophie firmly believes in the presumption of innocence and the possibility of rehabilitation for everyone. Justice is one of her fundamental values. She joined Devichy to pursue her vocation of defending the rights of her clients. Sophie is approachable and stands out for her dedication to each of her clients.<u></u> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.droit-inc.com/article53311-Du-DPCP-a-la-pratique-privee">To learn more about Sophie, read this article from Droit-inc.</a></p>
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		<title>Frédérique Roy, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frédérique Roy joined the Devichy firm because of the shared values between her and the firm. Before starting her career, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Frédérique Roy joined the Devichy firm because of the shared values between her and the firm.</p>
<p>Before starting her career, she completed a Master&#8217;s degree in Criminal and Penal Law Practice at the University of Sherbrooke.</p>
<p>Frédérique has a heightened understanding of the impact of the justice system can have on everyday life and will defend your rights with heart and passion.</p>
<p>She practices in both French and English.</p>
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		<title>Louis-Alexandre Martin, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Louis-Alexandre Martin is a criminal law lawyer with more than 10 years’ experience. In recent years, he was involved in [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Louis-Alexandre Martin is a criminal law lawyer with more than 10 years’ experience. In recent years, he was involved in several high-profile cases in Quebec, including two murder trials before a judge and jury.</p>
<p>Since Mr. Martin began practising law, he has pleaded numerous cases, preliminary hearings and all kinds of motions. He has taken on extremely difficult files with very high-stake issues. Louis-Alexandre is fervent enthusiast of trial techniques. He is on a non-stop quest for excellence in that area. Holding a bachelor&#8217;s degree in chemistry, Mr. Martin applies his knowledge in cases involving drunk driving.</p>
<p>As for his academic background, Louis-Alexandre was awarded the Bar of Montreal award as well as the Fraser Milner Casgrain award for academic excellence in his university studies. In fact, he graduated at the top of his class. He was also among the winners crowned as the best Francophone litigation team at the Gale Cup Moot, a Canada-wide criminal and constitutional law mooting competition.</p>
<p>At Devichy, Louis-Alexandre has demonstrated his teaching skills. He enjoys mentoring more junior colleagues.</p>
<p><em>Louis-Alexandre Martin serves as an external partner with Devichy.</em></p>
<p><a href="mailto:lamartin@devichyavocats.com">Send Email</a></p>
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		<title>Léa Perron, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Léa Perron is a lawyer who enjoys fieldwork and contact with clients; she is also a firm believer in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Léa Perron is a lawyer who enjoys fieldwork and contact with clients; she is also a firm believer in the presumption of innocence and respect for the rights of each individual. She is passionate about her work, and you’ll be able to see it from your first meeting with her.</p>
<p>Her clients appreciate her vitality, her great humanity and her dedication. She’ll always be available for you and will accompany you through all stages of the legal process.</p>
<p>Léa’s aim is to <em>win her client&#8217;s case</em> every time. Competitive by nature, she coached a competitive volleyball team. She’s also brilliant, having achieved the best R score in one of her college programs.</p>
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		<title>Laurence Ledoux, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2019 17:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Laurence Ledoux has a master&#8217;s degree in criminal and penal law from the University of Sherbrooke. From the moment she [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laurence Ledoux has a master&#8217;s degree in criminal and penal law from the University of Sherbrooke. From the moment she joined the firm, at the very start of her career, she has dedicated herself to defending her clients’ rights. She stays closely involved in every single case she takes on—-from conjugal violence or sexual crimes, to fraud, or other complex cases. Laurence fights hard to prove her clients’ innocence—even if it means a trial lasting several days. She defends her clients’ rights to the very end, whether by filing motions to invalidate certain evidence or by pleading to reduce a sentence that a prosecutor wants to impose on them.</p>
<p>As a lawyer guided by strong principles, Laurence believes in rehabilitation and the right to a full and complete defence. She is a fervent believer in justice, who is socially involved as a volunteer with the Young Bar of Montreal, Juripop legal clinic, and Canadian Cancer Society.</p>
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		<title>Luc Simard, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 12:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Luc Simard is a senior lawyer practicing in the field of criminal law. He is responsible for the firm’s most [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luc Simard is a senior lawyer practicing in the field of criminal law. He is responsible for the firm’s most complex criminal cases as well as most of our files of a sexual nature, even if he does not limit himself to that expertise alone. He embodies the most traditional vision of a lawyer’s role: a diligent reader of jurisprudence, one who puts in long hours preparing his files and ensuring he has intimate knowledge of even the most obscure legal points. As a lover of art and literature, he never misses an occasion to quote the great playwrights when pleading a case or simply for his personal pleasure. With his engaging personality and constantly kind disposition, he is one of those lawyers who receive messages of gratitude and expressions of recognition from colleagues and former clients.</p>
<i class="icon-envelope-alt hb-icon-float-left hb-icon-small hb-icon"></i><a href="mailto:criminallawteam@devichy.ca">criminallawteam@devichy.ca</a></p>
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		<title>Xavier Cormier, Partner, Criminal Law Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 17:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Xavier Cormier is a senior criminal lawyer at Devichy Lawyers. He currently holds a management position. With over 20 years’ [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Xavier Cormier is a senior criminal lawyer at Devichy Lawyers. He currently holds a management position. With over 20 years’ experience in criminal law, his career has led him to explore various aspects of the profession—from his first job as a Crown prosecutor, followed by various positions within international organizations (Special Court for Sierra Leone, International Tribunal for Rwanda, United Nations Mission in Haiti, United Nations Operation in Burundi, and International Committee of the Red Cross), to finally becoming a defence lawyer.</p>
<p>Hi passion: criminal law strategy, i.e., the art of finding the legal angle of attack in a case to help achieve the desired outcome, be it an acquittal, a discharge, or simply avoiding prison when possible.</p>
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