Sharon B. Speevak, Criminal Defense Attorney in the United States
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Practicing criminal defense since 1985.
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Sharon B. Speevak is an attorney based in Nanaimo, BC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 41 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nanaimo, BC
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Nanaimo, BC.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sharon B. Speevak: Sharon B. Speevak is an attorney based in Nanaimo, BC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 41 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sharon takes on
Sharon concentrates on criminal defense, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases nationwide
Sharon takes criminal defense matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Sharon takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Sharon takes personal injury matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sharon B. Speevak — criminal defense lawyer in the U.S.
Sharon B. Speevak is an attorney based in Nanaimo, BC. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Sharon has over 41 years of legal experience.
Sharon B. Speevak is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, criminal law. Sharon B. received a B.A. degree from Concordia University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years. Sharon B. practices in Nanaimo, BC.
Working with Sharon on a criminal defense matter
Sharon B. Speevak is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil litigation, criminal law. Sharon B. received a B.A. degree from Concordia University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years. Sharon B. practices in Nanaimo, BC.
Who Sharon represents
Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, litigation, and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
McGill University
LL.B. · 1984
Concordia University
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Sharon's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1985 · ACTIVE
Sharon studied at LL.B. in McGill University and B.A. in Concordia University.
Law school and academic background
Sharon completed LL.B. in McGill University and B.A. in Concordia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Sharon B. Speevak's office in Nanaimo
Sharon's primary office is at 1 - 345 Campbell St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5L5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sharon B. Speevak — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sharon
Sharon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sharon B. Speevak
How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharon offer a free consultation?
Sharon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Sharon's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in this state typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside the area?
Sharon evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Sharon's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sharon?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharon accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Sharon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.