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Meghan Forhan

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Meghan Forhan

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Meghan Forhan is a determined criminal lawyer who effectively defends her clients. She has worked as an Ad Hoc Prosecutor and is skilled at finding the weakness in the prosecution’s case. Meghan knows your constitutional rights, which defences apply to your situation, and will identify a winning strategy. She will meticulously prepare your defence and effectively execute the defence trial plan. Where a plea bargain is an option, Meghan is a skilled negotiator and will get the best plea deal possible.

Meghan has argued before all levels of court throughout British Columbia including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Provincial Court. Meghan has experience running Jury Trials as well.  Meghan’s case load consists of defending clients charged with sexual assault, drug trafficking, domestic assault, impaired driving, aggravated assault, firearms offences, break and entering and fraud. In addition, she assists clients with Immediate Roadside Prohibitions [IRP’s], civil forfeiture and border seizures.

Meghan is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo with a B.A. in Legal Studies and then obtained her law degree from the University of Victoria.

Meghan has written for the Canadian Bar Association [CBA] on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences, as well as presented to the CBA on legislative amendments to impaired driving laws. She has also presented for the Trial Lawyers Association on pre-charge negotiation tactics with police.

In addition to her legal practice, Meghan supervises young lawyers through the UBC Law Students Legal Advice Program and volunteers her time with Access Pro Bono.

Meghan’s Testimonials

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing for my son. Today I saw you were putting your all into it and standing up for what you feel is right and what my son deserves. Thank you thank you thank you. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a lawyer in the future.”

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication to our case. A weight has been lifted from our shoulders.”

Dear Meghan, “From my initial interaction with Meghan, she displayed genuine interest in helping with my case. She listened carefully to my questions and comments and she responded clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issue. Her approach was thorough, supported by a substantial research, which complemented her experience when in court. Her demeanor and personality enabled me to develop a trust and confidence in her advice, which as a paying client, I deem critical. It felt great to know that she had my best interest in mind”

Dear Meghan, “I want to extend my sincere gratitude for all you have done to assist [name removed] through this difficult stage. We are extremely grateful for the outcome and you’ve exhibited great professionalism. thank you, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”

Dear Meghan, “I would like to take a moment to formally thank and congratulate the entire team at Mickelson & Whysall Law Corporation but most importantly Ms. Meghan K. Forhan to whom we owe our legal victory! She is an absolute legend in our eyes! Her professionalism, charisma and knowledge of the legal system was delightful to work with and have as our representation. Our family had struggled to deal with a number of overwhelming legal matters for almost two years and all the while Meghan’s focused and triumphant approach was always very assuring, notably in the coming months leading up to trial. I would unequivocally recommend Meghan Forhan and her firm to anyone seeking the utmost finest in legal representation! Congratulations, and thank you all!“

Dear Meghan, “I hired Meghan Forhan when I was unjustly charged with assault. I was nervous because I could lose my job and business if found convicted. It looked like that would be the case especially if I didn’t have a lawyer. Meghan took on my case. She is very professional but also very personable. She saw the real person in me. She knew I didn’t deserve this charge so she and her team worked very diligently to have the charges dropped. She negotiated with the prosecutors so I would have no criminal record. I didn’t even have to go to trial. I would highly recommend Meghan to anyone who finds themselves in a sticky situation. Thank You Meghan.“

Dear Meghan, “We are so grateful to you for representing our family member in court and for being a powerful advocate for him before and throughout this trial. Thank you so much for your passionate, thoughtful, and brilliant work. Thanks for the support, professionalism, and wonderful advice you gave throughout the ordeal. You are such an amazing lawyer and person!“

Dear Meghan, “We wanted to write to thank you for representing our son [client] before and during the court proceedings. Your encouragement, support, professionalism, and brilliant work were immeasurable. We are incredibly lucky to have met you and to have secured you as [client]’s lawyer. Thank you for your help, determination, thoughtful insights, analytical skills, and hard work. We appreciate that your excellent work led to a positive result. For that, we are forever grateful. Aya also provided great assistance and we also want to recognize her excellent work on this case as well. We would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm to anyone in need of an exceptional lawyer.“

Meghan’s Testimonials

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing for my son. Today I saw you were putting your all into it and standing up for what you feel is right and what my son deserves. Thank you thank you thank you. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a lawyer in the future.”

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication to our case. A weight has been lifted from our shoulders.”

Dear Meghan, “From my initial interaction with Meghan, she displayed genuine interest in helping with my case. She listened carefully to my questions and comments and she responded clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issue. Her approach was thorough, supported by a substantial research, which complemented her experience when in court. Her demeanor and personality enabled me to develop a trust and confidence in her advice, which as a paying client, I deem critical. It felt great to know that she had my best interest in mind”

Dear Meghan, “I want to extend my sincere gratitude for all you have done to assist [name removed] through this difficult stage. We are extremely grateful for the outcome and you’ve exhibited great professionalism. thank you, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”

Dear Meghan, “I would like to take a moment to formally thank and congratulate the entire team at Mickelson & Whysall Law Corporation but most importantly Ms. Meghan K. Forhan to whom we owe our legal victory! She is an absolute legend in our eyes! Her professionalism, charisma and knowledge of the legal system was delightful to work with and have as our representation. I would unequivocally recommend Meghan Forhan and her firm to anyone seeking the utmost finest in legal representation! Congratulations, and thank you all!“

Dear Meghan, “I hired Meghan Forhan when I was unjustly charged with assault. Meghan took on my case. She is very professional but also very personable. She saw the real person in me. She knew I didn’t deserve this charge so she and her team worked very diligently to have the charges dropped. She negotiated with the prosecutors so I would have no criminal record. I didn’t even have to go to trial. I would highly recommend Meghan to anyone who finds themselves in a sticky situation. Thank You Meghan.“

Dear Meghan, “We are so grateful to you for representing our family member in court and for being a powerful advocate for him before and throughout this trial. Thank you so much for your passionate, thoughtful, and brilliant work. Thanks for the support, professionalism, and wonderful advice you gave throughout the ordeal. You are such an amazing lawyer and person!“

Dear Meghan, “We wanted to write to thank you for representing our son [client] before and during the court proceedings. Your encouragement, support, professionalism, and brilliant work were immeasurable. We are incredibly lucky to have met you and to have secured you as [client]’s lawyer. Thank you for your help, determination, thoughtful insights, analytical skills, and hard work. We appreciate that your excellent work led to a positive result. For that, we are forever grateful. Aya also provided great assistance and we also want to recognize her excellent work on this case as well. We would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm to anyone in need of an exceptional lawyer.“