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don't hire a dabbler

"Many people can do things well, not everybody can do things exceptional. I have no doubt that the best criminal defence lawyers devote themselves exclusively to the practice of criminal law". 

David Chow is not a dabbler; he practices exclusively in the field of criminal law.  He has devoted his life to defending person's charged with committing criminal offences.   

You won't find David working on a will, a contract or a divorce while at the same time preparing to defend a criminal case.  David doesn't act as an agent doing Government prosecutions.  Though David might consult on issues related to the criminal law in disciplines outside of the practice of criminal law, he doesn't practice in a variety of legal fields.  In other words, David Chow's focus is singular: defending persons accused of crime. 

Are you searching for a criminal lawyer in Alberta who is singularly focussed in the field of criminal defence? Call David Chow for a free initial consultation.


"Crown prosecutors aren't dabblers. They are hired to be singularly focussed to prosecute cases. So if Crown's are singularly focussed criminal law specialists who spend much of their time in real courtroom litigation, an accused deserves nothing less than to have in his or her corner a criminal defence lawyer with that same focus."


David Chow is an Alberta criminal lawyer singularly focussed exclusively on defending those accused of crime. David has run hundreds of trials throughout Alberta.  He has argued at all levels of Court, including the Alberta Court of Appeal, Saskatchewan Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.


 "I imagine for some, it is a very difficult decision choosing a criminal defence lawyer. On one hand, you probably don't want to hire a lawyer with such a volume practice that you can't be confident the lawyer can handle your case. On the other hand, you probably also don't want a lawyer who has too much time on their hands; for if a lawyer is not busy, there is probably a good reason for it".


preparing your defence takes time

If David Chow doesn't think he has the time to properly handle your case, he won't accept your business. 

There are many criminal defence lawyers in Calgary and elsewhere gobbling-up loads of cases to a level that there is likely no reasonable prospect they can properly defend each and every client.  David Chow will not accept a file if he doesn't have the time to invest in a full and proper defence. The practical reality is, even the best Calgary criminal lawyer is not "the best" for you when he or she doesn't have enough hours in the day to look after your file. Even the best Calgary defence lawyers are not the best for you when they hand your case to a junior.  When you hire David Chow, you get David Chow.


 "I understand that hiring a defence lawyer may be one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. I say, if you are going to commit hard earned dollars, commit them wisely".


The saying "you get what you pay for" applies to criminal defence lawyers in Alberta. Make the right choice. Give David Chow a chance to earn your business and your confidence.  David's commitment is that if he doesn't have the time, energy or the knowhow to handle your case well, he won't accept your business at all.  


david chow's commitment to you

I understand the law can be confusing, even intimidating. It is my role to help you through the process and to do everything possible to protect your best interests.

My Commitment is to do my best to fully defend your case while at the same time being sensitive to your budget.

My commitment to you is to work intelligently, creatively, energetically and if necessary, viciously, within the parameters of the law. My objective is to ensure your proper representation against a State juggernaut that has access to virtually unlimited resources.

The best resource to defend your charges is your lawyer. I look forward to helping you with your case.


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