Our experienced legal team has a proven track-record in adult criminal defence, youth criminal justice, and bail services.
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Shelley Moore, LL.BShelley is a knowledgeable, professional and approachable criminal defence lawyer strongly motivated to defend her clients.
Shelley is originally from Calgary, but took her law degree at the University of Windsor. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2002. Starting as an associate, she worked her way up to partner before eventually starting her own criminal practice in Toronto. With the development of the Inter-Provincial mobility agreement, Shelley felt the call of the west and decided to move back to her home town of Calgary. She was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2010, and soon after launched Moore Law Practice. Shelley has gained extensive experience through her trial work in the Provincial Courts of both Ontario and Alberta, as well at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench. She has conducted trials by jury and trials by judge alone, so she is well versed in the tactics of the courtroom, including the rigorous cross-examination of witnesses, professional experts, and police investigators. Email Shelley directly at shelley@moorelawpractice.com. |
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Brad Kraus, JD (Associate)Brad was raised in small-town Leduc, Alberta, where his knack for writing propelled him to the top of his high school English classes. He attended the University of Alberta School of Business, graduating there and then moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he graduated from Saskatchewan’s College of Law in 2017.
Born and bred in a blue-collar town, Brad is never shy of hard work. He’s spent cold winters wrangling heavy equipment and hot summers cooking in kitchens, working shoulder-to-shoulder with people from all walks of life. During articles with Moore Law Practice, Brad ran numerous successful sentencing hearings and bail applications, prepped and ran multi-day trials, and drafted several Charter applications that resulted in charges being withdrawn before trial. Everyone charged with a criminal offence deserves a fair outcome. Brad will ensure your story is heard, and your rights protected. Email Brad directly at brad.kraus@moorelawpractice.com. |
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Hannah Chernos, JD (Associate)Hannah completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, following her undergraduate studies in Environmental Sciences and English Literature at the University of Toronto. During her academic career, Hannah stood on the Dean’s list in Toronto, and was named a Top Oralist in the University of Calgary McGillivray Moot in her second and third years of law school.
Throughout law school, Hannah was active in Student Legal Assistance (“SLA”), where she helped numerous Albertans facing criminal charges in Calgary and the surrounding area. With SLA, Hannah gained meaningful courtroom experience, including negotiating with the Crown, running trials, drafting written submissions, and effectively preparing for sentencing. She also helped run Trial Confirmation, where she provided assistance in docket court to self-represented people awaiting trial. Hannah strongly believes that everyone charged with a criminal offence has the right to be heard and the right to zealous advocacy. She is eager to bring her passion for working with people to her practice of law and hopes to continue the fight for access to justice. Email Hannah directly at hannah.chernos@moorelawpractice.com. |
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Erica Gouchie, JD (Student-at-Law)Email Erica directly at erica.gouchie@moorelawpractice.com.
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Hannah Sanchez (Legal Assistant and Office Manager)Hannah came to us with eight years of experience in the legal profession, including five years in Criminal Law and three years in Corporate Law. She is currently in the last year of studies for her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.
Hannah's well-rounded experience, enthusiasm, and passion for excellence are a strong asset to our team. Email Hannah directly at hannah.sanchez@moorelawpractice.com. |
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Megan Tiedemann (Reception)Megan was born and raised in Calgary and graduated High School at Father Lacombe in 2015.
Megan came to us with 3 years of retail experience, where she excelled in customer service. Her experience, and genuine passion for serving others is shown on a daily basis at Moore Law Practice. Megan always has smile on her face and will make your visit to the firm as comfortable as possible during these difficult times. She is quick to answer the phones and is willing to assist you with all of your questions or concerns. Her strong desire to excel is an asset to the firm. Email Megan directly at megan@moorelawpractice.com. |