Rick Muenz

Criminal Lawyer

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About Rick Muenz

I am an experienced and dedicated advocate, having practiced criminal law exclusively since 1993. I have appeared in all levels of court across Canada, defending charges ranging from mischief to murder. I am currently an active member of the Law Society of Alberta, but I also have 30 years of experience successfully defending cases in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory. My professional legal experience includes countless acquittals, resolutions, court appearances, and satisfied clients.

Approach to Advocacy

My extensive background in criminal law enables me to be efficient yet meticulous with every case I work on. My goal is to advocate for my client’s best interests. I will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

While I am passionate about defending any type of criminal charge, I currently focus my practice on sexual assault cases. I am an annual Guest Lecturer at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law for the Advanced Criminal Law course, where I present on the nuances of sexual assault law. My experience is invaluable in defending sexual assault charges, which are procedurally complex and highly technical in nature.

Having said that, my areas of practice include:

  • Drinking and driving offences,
  • Domestic assault,
  • Drug charges,
  • Property offences,
  • Sexual assault,
  • Violent crimes, and
  • Youth crimes.

I have successfully defended clients in all levels of court as well as quasi-judicial administrative bodies, including:

  • The Supreme Court of Canada,
  • The Alberta Court of Appeal,
  • The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta (including for Summary Conviction Appeals and with more than 40 jury trials),
  • Provincial Court (Criminal, Traffic, and Youth Division),
  • The Law Enforcement Review Board,
  • The Traffic Safety Board, and
  • The Driver Control Board.

Community Involvement and Outreach

I value engaging with my community. I am a returning Guest Lecturer at my alma mater, the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. I have also been invited to speak at countless events across Alberta, including for the Canadian Bar Association: Criminal Law Subsection. As a Criminal Defence Lawyer, I strive to continue learning and keep my legal education current. Therefore, I enjoy taking the opportunity to learn from other experts in my field by participating at professional seminars.

Whether I am speaking at events for law students, legal professionals, or members of the public, engaging with my community and building my area of law are very important to me.

Some of my past and present community engagements include:  

  • Addressed the Canadian Bar Association Criminal Law Subsection;
  • Contributor, “A Parent’s Handbook Concerning Drug Use” (author Dr. K. Wayne Hindmarsh Ph. D., current Dean of the College of Pharmacy University of Toronto);
  • Guest Lecturer, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, University of Calgary Faculty of Law (2015 – 2023);
  • Guest lecturer on Sexual Assault, Advanced Criminal Law Course, University of Calgary Faculty of Law (2019 – 2021);
  • Guest lecturer, 2019 Annual Educational Conference of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Justices;
  • Guest lecturer, 2018 Provincial Court of Alberta Judges Conference;
  • Invited to Parliament by the late Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, for his assistance in helping Canada’s youth in the area of drug abuse;
  • Lectured on Impaired Driving, University of Calgary Faculty of Law;
  • Lectured at Numerous Seminars in Calgary and Edmonton for the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA);
  • Speaker, Parents Research Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E.);
  • Volunteer and Instructor, Law Society of Alberta Bar Admission Course; and
  • Wrote numerous papers for LESA including the most recent: “Production of Third-Party Records in Sexual Offences” and “Evidence of Prior Sexual Activity.”

How I can Help

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you need a talented and meticulous Criminal Defence Lawyer in your corner. With over 30 years of legal experience, and an extensive track record of success, I can be that advocate for you.

Contact me today for a free consultation, and judge for yourself.

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Areas of Practice

  • Domestic Assault and Violent Offences
  • Sexual Offences
  • Drug Offences including Possession and Trafficking

Education

  • University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Juris Doctor

Client Reviews

Fantastic defence team! Mateya Selders was puntual at every instance. She skillfully guided me through my case from its dreadful start to successful finish. Combined with her legal know-how, experienced team, and exceptional service; she has made an otherwise tragic turn of events into a memorable hinderence.

5 stars can’t even come close to convey my gratitude. Thank you Mateya and the Strategic Criminal Defence team!

G.C.

I wanted to thank Michael and his team for being outstanding and providing the best customer service. Thank you for winning my case. I really appreciate it. We all make mistakes and learn from them. Thank you again Michael. Highly recommended! Best lawyer in Alberta and Calgary!!

E.G.

I can’t thank enough to Joseph Beller. I got into a funny situation charged by CPS. This is a horrible place to be in, anyone who needs help should reach out ASAP.

He was very professional, calm, made the case go very smooth, good communication, answered my questions. Reliable! He cares about his clients, I trusted him 100%.

Charges have been withdrawn within a few months. 100% recommend him and his team to anyone in need! I wish more lawyers would be like him!

C.R.

Had my first criminal offence and unfortunately ended up with assault charges after drinking too much. Greg took the time to review the evidence and noted that there was actually no assault on one of the allegations! He was so patient with me and dealt with my fear and anxiety amazingly, answering my million questions all hours of the day. It took forever, due to delay from prosecution, but I ended up with a resolution of a peace bond that was acceptable while also allowing me to deal with the consequences of my actions. I hope to never be in a position to see Greg again, however, I highly recommend him and his team for these tough situations!

M.E.
I recently found myself assisting my elderly father with an urgent legal situation while from out of province. Attorney Greg Janzen went above and beyond from A-Z. He walked us through every step seamlessly. Resulting in a better than expected outcome. You can count on Greg Janzen!

R.E.
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