Experienced Red Deer Lawyers for Criminal Defence, Civil Litigation, and More
At Advocate Law, we proudly serve clients in Red Deer and Central Alberta with experienced, results-driven legal representation. Whether you need support with criminal defence, civil litigation, family law, or other legal matters, our team can represent your case to give you the best chance to achieve your desired outcome.
Our Red Deer law office is open for both walk-in visits and scheduled appointments, making it easy to access personalized, confidential legal consultations that fit your schedule.
Each member of our Red Deer legal team brings extensive knowledge and a client-first approach to every case, ensuring you're supported from start to finish.
Maurice C. Collard
Red Deer, StettlerMaurice Collard is an experienced and successful criminal defence lawyer who has aggressively defended some of the most high profile cases in Central Alberta and is a founding member of Advocate Law. He began his career as a criminal defence lawyer in Red Deer and then moved to the Crown Prosecutor’s Office as the youngest prosecutor. He became the longest-serving active Crown Prosecutor in Central Alberta.
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Andrew D. Phypers
Camrose, Edmonton, Maskwacis, Ponoka, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Stettler, WetaskiwinAndrew Phypers is one of the founding members of Advocate Law and an experienced criminal defence lawyer. He graduated with an honours degree from the University of Calgary in 2008 and achieved a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2012. He completed his article in 2013 with Denise Lightning, working in challenging jurisdictions including Maskwacis, Edmonton, and Red Deer.
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Michelle McBeath
Red DeerMichelle McBeath graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. Before law school, she worked for several years in the areas of homelessness prevention and employment, and training programs for individuals facing a variety of challenging circumstances, including those seeking housing and employment support after being incarcerated. This experience has helped her successfully defend disadvantaged individuals with compassion and without judgment.
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Hannah Volk
Camrose, Edmonton, Maskwacis, Ponoka, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, WetaskiwinPrior to law school, Hannah Volk obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Crime, Law and Justice Studies with Distinctions from the University of Saskatchewan. She later earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Saskatchewan in 2020.
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Darren Tootoosis
Red DeerDarren Tootoosis obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Native Studies, with a minor in Sociology from the University of Alberta in 2017. Darren graduated from the University of Alberta law program in 2021 and is completing his articles with Advocate Law.
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Larissa Just
Red DeerLarissa joined Advocate Law as a Summer Student in 2021 and is currently working as a Student-At-Law. She will complete her articles in June 2024. Larissa has worked alongside senior lawyers assisting with complex drug trafficking files, sentencing recommendations, and murder files. She has extensive knowledge arguing Charter violations in the areas of search and seizure, trial within a reasonable time, arrest, and detention.
