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Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer
Choosing a lawyer to defend a criminal prosecution may be the most important decision you ever make. Life is complicated enough without adding a criminal conviction or jail term to the equation.
With over 35 years experience defending criminal prosecutions, Patrick Fagan has an established record of success and a well-earned reputation for winning. Make no mistake, choosing the right criminal lawyer can make all the difference between winning and losing.

DRUG CHARGES
Defending against drug charges is a specialised area within criminal law that requires a lawyer with a deep understanding of the complexities of these cases. The investigations and prosecutions of drug cases tend to be more sophisticated than other criminal proceedings, and having a lawyer with experience in this field is essential.
DRIVING OFFENCES
Driving charges are a common type of criminal charge in Canada. One mistake, such as having one drink too many, can lead to severe consequences and a criminal prosecution. Patrick Fagan has a proven track record of successfully defending clients charged with impaired driving, over .08, and refusing to blow.
ASSAULT & VIOLENT CRIMES
Rise in violent crimes has led to stricter laws, increased police surveillance, and harsher sentences in court. Many offences that were once punishable by fine or probation now carry the possibility of jail time. These cases often receive media attention and can evoke strong emotions and pressure from the public to convict.
SEXUAL OFFENCES
The rules surrounding interpersonal relations, including intimacy, are constantly changing in the 21st century. Conduct that may have been considered a misguided advance in the past, may now be used as evidence for a sexual assault prosecution. Being innocent does not protect you from the risks, uncertainty, and anxiety associated with criminal proceedings.

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Defending Drug Charges
Defending drug prosecutions is arguably an area of expertise within the general practice of criminal law. Drug investigations tend to be more sophisticated and the resulting prosecutions more complex than many other criminal proceedings. In choosing a lawyer to defend a drug prosecution, there is no substitute for meaningful experience.
You want a lawyer with a well-established record of not just “defending” drug prosecutions but “winning” drug cases. Patrick Fagan’s track record is set out herein for all to see and speaks for itself. Patrick Fagan’s experience as a drug investigator resulted in his testimony being accepted as that of an expert in Provincial Court and Superior Court in matters of drug use and trafficking.
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SUCCESSFUL RESULTS
Some of Patrick’s High-Profile Wins
TESTIMONIALS FROM CLIENTS
Patrick Fagan’s Appraisal
Experience & Reputation
Recent Wins
R v. SA [Court of Justice, Calgary – April 2025]
SUMMARY: SK was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of police seizure of 97 grams of cocaine from [...]
R v. SKK: [Court of King’s Bench, Edmonton – January 2025]
SUMMARY: SK was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in relation to the seizure of 12.4 kilograms of fentanyl, 235 grams [...]
R v. AR [Court of King’s Bench, Calgary – September 2024]
SUMMARY: AR was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in relation to 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl with a purported street value [...]
R v. HM [Court of Justice, Calgary – January 2024]
SUMMARY: HM had the misfortune of being a passenger in a vehicle being driven by her alleged “gangster” significant other when it was [...]




















