Since 2003, Claire Hatcher is a Vancouver criminal defense lawyer. She has experience in all aspects of criminal defense law, including trials at Provincial Court and complex cases in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Clients come from across British Columbia. Claire is a skilled sexual assault lawyer who has successfully defended cases that involved a breach or trust. She has a lot of experience with impaired driving cases (DUI), drug cases, and most notably sexual assault cases committed against students by teachers. She also represents individuals who are subject to disciplinary actions by professional bodies for criminal conduct. Claire was invited to serve as counsel for the participants in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. She analyzed the legal and sociological issues around the criminal and police prosecutions of Robert William Pickton. She also has an active practice in civilian oversight of police, appearing regularly as counsel in litigious Police Act proceedings. Her clients also include the Human Rights Tribunal. Claire may be retained occasionally by the Attorney General as an ad-hoc Crown Counsel to prosecute criminal cases. She gains valuable experience from being on the opposite side of criminal cases which she can use to benefit her clients who are charged with criminal offenses. Claire is an experienced trial lawyer, a skilled negotiator, and has a track record of success in Court. She is also known for being a tireless advocate, who is well-known for her persistence, preparation, and attention to details.