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Vancouver Criminal Lawyer - Michael R. ShaprayI am a criminal defence lawyer with offices in Vancouver and Surrey, British Columbia. I work with a team of criminal lawyers with well over 50 years of combined experience defending criminal charges in Canada. I pride myself on providing personal and high quality legal representation to all of my clients. I understand that for most people, being arrested and charged with a criminal offence is the most stressful and challenging time in their lives. While I cannot guarantee what the result of your case will be, I can assure you that I will work diligently towards a positive resolution of your criminal problems. You will be kept informed of all aspects of your case and I will always advise you of any options that are available to you. I defend all criminal charges including impaired driving, drug offences, assaults and fraud. If you would like to meet with me to discuss your case or any legal problems that you are facing, please call me to set up an in-person consultation at your convenience.

Michael R. Shapray LL. B., B.A.
Stern & Albert
Associates in the Practice of Law

Telephone:   (604) 725-4300
Facsimile: (604) 590-5626
Email: michael@defencelawyer.net


With offices in:

Vancouver, British Columbia
Suite 670 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C.
V6C 3E1

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Surrey, British Columbia
#1012 - 7445 132nd Street
Surrey, B.C.
V3W 1J8

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RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

Robert Picton murder trial

Mr. Shapray appears on Breakfast Television to discuss the Robert Picton murder trial.

Television news coverage of the Ray Jacobs case

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RECENT CASES

R. v. J.L. [2009]

Charges of Impaired Driving and Over "80" dropped MID-TRIAL after issues arose in evidence of the investigating police officer - NO CRIMINAL RECORD AND NO DRIVING PROHIBITION.

R. v. N.T. [2009]

Sexual Assault charges dropped prior to trial after strategic negotiations with the prosecutor demonstrating overwhelming credibility issues with the two complainants.

R. v. A.C. [2008]

Client found NOT GUILTY of charges of Possession of Marijuana for the Purpose of Trafficking after trial challenging nature of the police stop and search of client's car.