Criminal defence · Québec
Charged, arrested or under investigation? Act quickly.
VP Avocats defends people charged in Québec with rigour, clarity and humanity. We help you understand the real risks and make the right decisions at the right time.
Priority areas
Four core practices, plus a dedicated emergency path.
Sexual offences
Sexual-offence charges call for rigorous preparation and a careful understanding of the special rules that apply.
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Impaired driving
Impaired driving is one of the most common criminal charges in Québec. It can affect your licence, your vehicle and your employment.
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Theft, fraud & economic crimes
Economic charges include fraud, theft, breach of trust, forgery and money laundering. Files can be voluminous.
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Domestic violence
Files in a spousal context receive particular attention from the courts. Conditions imposed at first appearance can shape daily life.
Learn moreEmergency & release
A loved one is detained? Just arrested?
We intervene around the clock for arrest, detention and release hearings.
Do not wait until the first appearance.
Why VP Avocats
Focused on criminal law
Our practice is dedicated to criminal defence, not diluted across other fields.
Rigour and preparation
Careful analysis of the evidence, deadlines and procedural issues.
Humanity and listening
Clear communication, without unnecessary jargon, in a difficult moment.
Real availability
A 24/7 line for arrests and detentions.
Experience in court
Active representation before the courts of Québec.
How we take on a file
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Free first call
A first contact, without obligation, to understand the situation.
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Initial analysis
We assess the facts, the evidence and possible next steps.
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In-depth consultation
A detailed consultation, paid if necessary, with clear recommendations.
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Retainer and fees
We explain the scope of the retainer, the deposit and the terms before any engagement.
Our team
Accessible, prepared lawyers who show up in court.
At VP Avocats, our team is devoted to criminal defence with rigour and attentive listening. Our lawyers stand by you at every step of your file, in clear language without unnecessary jargon. Meet the team and their practice.
Meet the team
Daniela Velandia
Lawyer — criminal law
Me Daniela Velandia devotes her practice to criminal defence in Québec. Her work notably covers impaired driving, sexual-offence files, domestic violence and economic offences. She also offers her services in Spanish.
Read the full biographyOther practice areas
Drugs, weapons, cybercrime, offences against the person and criminal driving offences.
Good to know
Criminal law or penal law?
In Québec, «droit criminel» often refers to what elsewhere is called «droit pénal». VP Avocats focuses on offences under the Criminal Code and certain federal statutes. Not every provincial infraction or ticket is handled.
Our offices
Two offices in Québec: Rosemère and Gatineau.
Main office in Rosemère, second office in Gatineau. VP Avocats serves clients across Québec depending on the file; the 24/7 line is shared between both offices.
What we take — and what we don't
VP Avocats practises criminal defence. Some common requests fall outside our scope:
- ·Civil claims to sue a person or recover money
- ·Helping a fraud victim recover funds during an active scam
- ·Provincial tickets without a criminal dimension
- ·Immigration law files
Contact
Contact us
A first call is free and without obligation. For urgent situations, call our 24/7 line directly.