Me Marilie Ouellet is a criminal and penal lawyer at Lespérance Avocats in Montreal, where she represents people facing criminal charges before Quebec courts. Recognized for her precision, determination, and professionalism, she represents a new generation of criminal defence lawyers who combine analytical rigor with a deeply compassionate approach.
Despite being early in her career, Me Ouellet has already conducted several trials and manages a significant volume of criminal matters at the firm. Her composure, attention to detail, and confidence in the courtroom make her a trusted ally for clients facing complex and difficult legal situations.
Strategic, empathetic, and rigorous, she provides each client with a defence grounded in preparation, clarity, and conviction, with the protection of their rights as her priority.
Originally from Montreal’s South Shore, Me Ouellet completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the University of Sherbrooke after earning a college diploma in social sciences with a criminology profile from Champlain College Saint-Lambert. Her early interest in psychology, justice, and human behaviour naturally led her to criminal law.
During university, she participated in a simulated criminal trial and completed a clinical internship at the Centre communautaire juridique de l’Estrie, assisting a defence lawyer with case preparation, legal research, and courtroom work. These experiences gave her a practical understanding of the criminal justice system and the daily realities of defence practice.
After her admission to the Quebec Bar, Me Ouellet quickly distinguished herself as a disciplined and highly capable lawyer who can manage complex files with autonomy, precision, and professionalism.
For Me Ouellet, criminal defence begins with understanding the person behind the case. She believes an effective defence depends on thorough preparation, transparent communication, and a relationship of trust with the client.
She approaches each case with discipline, empathy, and determination to protect her clients’ fundamental rights at every stage of the legal process.
Her practice reflects the mission of Lespérance Avocats: to provide a rigorous, compassionate, and accessible defence, regardless of the complexity or seriousness of the charges.
Driven, methodical, and passionate about her work, Me Ouellet continues to develop her expertise in criminal law, advocacy, and litigation strategy. She represents a new generation in criminal defence for whom legal practice is more than a profession: it is a commitment to justice, fairness, and human dignity.
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