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Shawn Beaver
B.A. (Honours), LL.B. (Distinction) Barrister & Solicitor
MEMBER OF LAW SOCIETIES OF ALBERTA AND NWT
PHONE 780.428.3100
sbeaver@beaverlaw.ca
Shawn Beaver is our senior litigator and the founder of Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates.
Shawn began his education at McGill University in Montreal, where he received his B.A. with First Class Honors. He then moved to Edmonton, where he studied at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Law. While there, Shawn received an LL.B and graduated first in his class. Shawn continues to maintain his ties to the University of Alberta, where he teaches the next generation of lawyers in courses such as Advanced Evidence.
Shawn began his legal practice at one of Edmonton's premier criminal defence firms in 1993. Having left that firm to start a criminal defence firm of his own, Shawn is extremely proud to have assembled what he believes to be one of the finest groups of criminal defence lawyers working in Edmonton today.
Shawn will work hard to find the right solution for your problem. With Shawn, there are no surprises and you will receive an honest and frank assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
Shawn will consider the advantages of lobbying the Crown on your behalf, and will first explore all non-trial alternatives. Every effort will be made to ensure your criminal record is kept clean and your Court appearances minimal. Shawn is a skilled negotiator, but also a fierce litigator and defender of your rights when negotiations fail and a trial is necessary.
Shawn would be pleased to handle your case. He looks forward to meeting you to discuss your file and to finding the best possible solution for you.
Brad Leebody
LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor
PHONE 780.428.3100
bleebody@beaverlaw.ca
Brad has been practicing law in Alberta since 2001 and has defended clients in a variety of areas of criminal law, including: murder, drug trafficking, sexual assault, domestic assault, impaired driving, employee theft and fraud.
Brad is a graduate of the University of Alberta where he studied psychology as an undergrad before graduating from law school. He began his training as a criminal trial lawyer under the guidance of Alexander Pringle, Q.C., in Edmonton.
Brad is the most senior associate at Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates and is proud to have established a practice that focuses on his client's needs and their best interests.
Brad knows that meeting a client's needs means keeping the client apprised at all times of important developments in their case and being open to all questions and concerns raised by the client. After nearly a decade of practicing criminal law, Brad understands that keeping the client informed and involved is the formula to ensure his client's needs are met.
A focus on the client's best interest means following one simple principle: review all of the evidence and tell the client what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Brad believes that fulfilling his role as your advocate demands nothing less.
Brad has successfully defended clients at all levels of Court in Alberta and regularly takes cases outside of the Edmonton area. Although he has successfully argued appeals in both the Court of Queen's Bench and the Court of Appeal, he considers himself first and foremost a trial lawyer.
Brad's dedication to the defence of all persons accused of committing criminal offences has earned him the respect of his peers and the Courts. He is eager to meet with you to discuss your case and how the law firm of Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates can help you.
Crystal Frank
B.A., LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor
PHONE 780.428.3100
cfrank@beaverlaw.ca
Crystal Frank is an Edmontonian by birth and is a founding member of Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates. She received both her Bachelor of Arts, as well as her Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of Alberta, and has been practicing in the area of criminal defence work since her graduation. Her practice areas of interest include charges of sexual assault, and domestic violence, but is experienced in all areas of criminal defence. She has appeared in the Court of Appeal of Alberta, as well as all levels of trial court.
Aleksandra Simić
B.A. (Honours), B.A. (distinction), LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor
Languages: English, Spanish, Serbo-Croatian
PHONE 780.428.3100
asimic@beaverlaw.ca
Alex has accumulated significant trial experience. While her practice is diverse, she has extensive experience representing clients charged with drug offences and driving offences, including many impaired driving and dangerous driving trials.
Alex has also represented clients charged with attempted murder, sexual assault, aggravated assault, property offences and a variety of other offences under both the Criminal Code and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Alex earned her LL.B. from the University of Alberta, focusing on criminal law courses throughout her academic career. Prior to law school, Alex earned a B.A. in Psychology, earning First Class Honors. She is multilingual, speaking both fluent Spanish and Serbo-Croatian.
During law school, Alex was a very active member of Student Legal Services and was the Corona Criminal Project Coordinator in her third year of law school. Alex joined Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates after completing her articles with a local criminal law firm and being called to be bar in 2007.
Alex has represented clients in the Provincial Courts and Courts of Queen's Bench in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. She has also represented numerous clients before the Alberta Court of Appeal and is particularly interested in criminal appellate work. Alex has collaborated with many veteran criminal counsel on appeals in Alberta, Nunavut and New Brunswick.
Alex brings with her a varied international background. She has participated in international human rights projects and received training from the International Criminal Trial Lawyers Association. She continues to be involved in the legal community through various memberships and volunteer work.
Alex is dedicated to protecting your rights within the criminal justice process. Her approach is candid and focused on ensuring your matters are handled both professionally and discreetly. She invites you to come in and discuss your legal situation.
Mark Facundo
B.Sc. (Honours), LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor
PHONE 780.428.3100
mfacundo@beaverlaw.ca
Born and raised in Edmonton, Mark is proud to live and practice in this city. Mark earned his B.Sc. in Honors Neuroscience (First Class) in 2003 and then his LL.B. in 2007, both from the University of Alberta. During his time at the Faculty of Law, Mark excelled as a member of the Criminal Division of Student Legal Services, where he gained early trial experience in the field of criminal law. There, he also served as elected President of the Law Student's Association.
Prior to joining the law firm of Beaver Leebody Frank & Associates, Mark articled and practiced with a major national law firm. As a criminal defence lawyer, Mark has conducted trials both in Provincial Court and the Court of Queen's Bench, and he has represented clients on a variety of charges, including theft, fraud, assault, impaired driving, drug possession and trafficking.
If you have been charged with an offence, or even simply being investigated, you need sound, professional legal advice. Mark will provide a thorough analysis of your legal issues, and advise you of your options in a clear and effective manner. As one of the latest additions to the firm, he is able to offer excellent representation at competitive rates. Mark encourages you to contact him so that he may help guide you through your legal problems.