“I care very deeply about the rights of the accused and I am committed to ensuring that all of my clients receive the best possible defence. Throughout my career I have advocated on behalf of those who have been wrongfully accused, holding the police and the courts to the highest possible standards. I defend my clients with vigour and see their rights as paramount”
With over 49 years of experience practicing law, Richard Wolson has the experience you deserve. One of Canada’s most prominent lawyers, Mr. Wolson has worked to defend all kinds of people just like you. With notable high profile cases such as the 2010 Schreiber, Mulroney inquiry, and the Wrongful Conviction Inquiry of Thomas Sophonow. Richard has represented clients in nearly every province in Canada. The hallmark of Richard Wolson’s career as a lawyer is his willingness to share his expertise with clients of all walks of life.
“No case is too big or too small for Richard Wolson – as YOUR case is the biggest matter in your life”
Mr. Wolson’s impressive career has made him an educational leader among lawyers and judges alike, with an extensive 20+ years as a lecturer for the law community. Notably Mr. Wolson has lectured on wrongful conviction at the “National Conference on Preventing the Conviction of Innocent Persons,” Arlington, Virginia (2003). He has authored and co-authored numerous pieces on criminal law, and his cases have directly affected how the Canadian Justice System operates. Additionally Mr. Wolson is a founding principal at WRRW (Wolson Roitenberg Robinson Wolson) and formerly of Gindin Wolson Simmonds Roitenberg.
He has been given the Award of Merit from the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba (2015), and has been awarded Lawyer of the Year 4 times by BestLawyers.com (2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2011).
Most importantly Mr Wolson’s commitment to his clients has kept him at the top of the profession and makes him the ideal lawyer for your defence. Richard Wolson will show you the compassion you need and the results you deserve.
If you have been charged with a crime do not delay contact WRRW’s Richard Wolson today.
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