We fight for your rights, your future and your freedom.
We defend clients in the Gatineau-Outaouais area, focusing on the Gatineau courthouse and also covering the Campbell's Bay and Maniwaki courthouses.
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We help clients obtain criminal record suspensions (pardons) to overcome the barriers created by past convictions. Our team conducts thorough eligibility assessments, prepares and files applications, and provides clear guidance throughout the process. By handling every step carefully and efficiently, we help clients move forward with greater personal and professional opportunities.

We provide rigorous legal representation for clients facing driving-related criminal charges, including impaired driving, refusal to provide a breath sample, dangerous driving, and driving while prohibited. We carefully review the file, ensure proper procedures were followed, and explore every possible defence. Even seemingly routine charges can carry serious consequences, including a criminal record and impacts on driving privileges.

We offer comprehensive criminal defence for drug-related charges, including simple possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and trafficking. Our team reviews the evidence in detail, examines investigative procedures, and develops a tailored defence strategy. These charges can carry serious consequences, including a criminal record and lengthy incarceration.

We provide personalized legal representation for clients facing accusations of crimes against persons, including assault, domestic violence offences, criminal harassment, threats, sexual offences, indecent acts, exhibitionism, and crimes committed via digital or online platforms. We carefully review the file, evaluate law enforcement procedures, and craft a defence strategy suited to each case. These allegations can result in incarceration, a criminal record, and significant personal and professional impacts.

We offer legal defence for property and financial crime allegations, including theft, fraud, shoplifting, break and enter, property damage, and related charges. We thoroughly review the circumstances of each case and develop a custom defence strategy. These charges can have long-term legal and financial consequences, affecting your freedom, reputation, and future opportunities.

We provide dedicated criminal defence for youth facing charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, including theft, assault, drug-related crimes, and other allegations. We carefully assess each case, considering the unique factors affecting young clients, and develop a strategy tailored to their needs. We understand the importance of proper handling and access to rehabilitation programs to prevent lasting consequences in adult life, education and future opportunities.

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Raised in Gatineau, Me Nicole Camacho is a trilingual criminal defence lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients across the Outaouais region. Me Camacho serves clients from diverse backgrounds with professionalism and care. Known for her strong work ethic, she approaches every case with focus and determination, ensuring that each matter is handled with attention and thoroughness to achieve practical and effective results for her clients.
Motivated by her passion for access to justice, human stories, and the social realities that shape individuals, Me Camacho brings empathy to her practice. Her genuine care for people enables her to connect with clients facing difficult circumstances and to advocate for them with conviction and respect. As a Latina lawyer, she is deeply committed to supporting the Hispanic community of Quebec. She brings diligence, determination, and humanity to every case she handles.
Me Camacho is a member of the Shadley Knerr team, a boutique criminal defence law firm. This structure ensures that every case benefits from the collective expertise, skills, and strategic insight of the entire team.
Me Camacho represents clients in the Gatineau-Outaouais area, focusing on the Gatineau courthouse and also covering the Campbell's Bay and Maniwaki courthouses.