Michael Spratt

Michael Spratt received a B.Sc. (Hon) in Biology and Environmental Science from McMaster University in 2001. Mr. Spratt was called to the Bar in 2005 after attending law school at Dalhousie University and articling in Toronto at the well known criminal law firm Hicks Block Adams.

Michael is a partner at the boutique criminal law firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners. The firm has thrived since its inception and is regarded as one of Ottawa premier criminal law firms.

Michael has appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Court of Justice and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a criminal law specialist. Whether before a judge or jury Michael's primary focus is protecting the rights of his clients. He has successfully litigated cases ranging from simple assaults to complex murders.

Michael was describe as a ‘brilliant lawyer‘ in Canada’s House of Commons and he frequently appears as an expert witness before the House of Commons and the Senate, providing expert evidence on criminal-law policy and legislation.

In 2018 Michael was awarded a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal for his assistance in helping “craft some of the most complex pieces of Canadian policy and legislation.”

Michael is an award winning blogger and his podcast The Docket (which he co-host with his spouse Emilie Taman) has twice won the prestigious Clawbie award. He is frequent contributor to various publications including iPolitics.ca, the National Post, and the Ottawa Sun.

Michael has served as a director of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association. He later served as a treasurer, and vice-president, of the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa. He has been a guest instructor at the University of Ottawa law school, Carleton University, and Algonquin College and has presented at numerous professional education conferences.

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