Risen, Inch & Fraser: Building Strong Legal Defences Since 1980.
We understand the impact a criminal conviction can have on your life and your family. Our law firm wants you to know that you have rights and legal options at your disposal to defend yourself against criminal charges.
Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Risen Inch & Fraser will help you protect what matters most to you through strong, solid criminal defences.
Decades Of Experience
Our firm offers one of the highest levels of legal expertise in the area with a designated Certified Specialist in criminal law on our roster.
As a boutique law firm with decades of experience, our defence lawyers deal directly with you. If you are facing challenging circumstances, we will assess the strength of the case against you. If any errors or omissions exist in the Crown’s case against you, we will find them.
A Charge Doesn’t Mean a Conviction
We believe that every person deserves a vigorous defence to the charges raised against them. Just because you have been charged with a crime does not mean it will result in a conviction.
We work towards building a criminal defence that pursues the best options for your case. We will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about defending the charges against you.
Start Building Your Defence Today. Contact Risen Inch & Fraser.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it’s best to seek legal assistance quickly. Call our firm at 905-571-3942 or arrange a free, one-hour consultation using our online form. We are available by phone and email to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Lawyers
When you think about the lawyer who will represent you in your criminal case, you will want to feel confident in his or her skills and know that your lawyer will work diligently on your behalf. At Risen, Inch & Fraser, you will have a strong advocate on your side at all times.
We recognize the importance in providing quality, straightforward legal representation for our clients and will not judge you based on the charges you are facing. When you come in to work with our lawyers, we will sit down with you and listen to your side of the story, and then work to develop an effective legal strategy to protect your rights and get past the complexities of a criminal offence.
Our lawyers Alan Risen and Sean Fraser have extensive legal backgrounds and track records in Ontario. To read more about their backgrounds please follow the links below.
Alan Risen
Senior Partner
Alan is the senior lawyer at this firm. Alan obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from York University. He received his LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School, and completed his articling for the Crown Attorney’s Office in Whitby. Alan was called to the Bar by the Law Society of Ontario in 1978.
Alan practices exclusively in criminal law, and has done so for the past 45 years from the same office located in downtown Oshawa. He has conducted trials throughout Ontario on charges ranging from domestic assault to impaired driving to murder, and various other charges under the Criminal Code and federal statutes. Alan has also argued cases in the Court of Appeal, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He has lectured at Osgoode Hall Law School, taught at Durham College, and has been a guest speaker at many legal conferences. He was also the President of Durham Region Law Association, and has been the representative of the local Bar on numerous committees relating to the administration of justice in this region.
Alan is a member of the Advocates’ Society, Criminal Lawyers Association, and is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the Law Society of Ontario.
Areas of Practice
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Criminal
Education
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Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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LL.B.
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York University
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B.A., Bachelor of Arts
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Certified Legal Specialties
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Criminal Law, Law Society of On
Classes/Seminars
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Lecturer, Osgoode Hall Law School
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Teacher, Durham College
Bar Admissions
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Law Society of Ontario, 1978
Professional Associations and Memberships
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Durham Region Law Association, Member
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Advocates’ Society, Member
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Criminal Lawyers Association, Member
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Ontario Bar Association, Member
Sean Fraser
Partner
Sean practices exclusively in criminal law, and has done so for the past 27 years. Sean obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University. He obtained his Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Sean was called to the Bar in Ontario by the Law Society of Ontario in 1996.
Sean was attracted to the area of criminal law because he believes it is, arguably, the most challenging and indeed the most interesting field of legal practice. He has conducted many trials, ranging in charges from impaired driving to aggravated assault. Sean has first hand experience at how encompassing the legal profession can become in one’s life, and that is why he pursues other interests such as playing squash, weight training and spending time with his adored cats. Sean also has a passion for reading works that are unrelated to criminal law, but which nonetheless examines important issues that are worthy of reflection.
Sean now specializes in criminal law. He is a firm advocate of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as he believes defence lawyers are first and foremost constitutional lawyers since they strive to protect the very rights guaranteed to all Canadians by the Charter.
Areas of Practice
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Criminal
Professional Associations and Memberships
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Canadian Bar Association, Member
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Durham Region Law Association, Member
Education
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Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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York University
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B.A., Bachelor of Arts
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Major: Psychology
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Bar Admissions
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Law Society of Ontario, 1996
Contact Risen, Inch & Fraser
Please contact the Oshawa criminal defence lawyers at our firm to schedule an initial consultation to discuss the details of your criminal charge. Call our firm at 905-571-3942 to schedule a meeting. You can also book a meeting online by completing a short contact form.