Our Team
Cordeau and his team apply their vast experience in the field of criminal and penal law to defend your rights. Regardless of the charges filed against you, our team does everything possible to obtain the best possible outcome for your legal proceedings.
Mr. Cordeau and his team apply their extensive experience in criminal and penal law to defend your rights. Regardless of the charges filed against you, our team strives to obtain the best possible outcome in your legal proceedings.
Me Jean Cordeau
- Learn More- After completing a law degree at the University of Montreal in 1980 and the Bar School training program in 1981, Cordeau began practicing as soon as he was admitted to the Bar. - With 44 years of experience, he places great importance on establishing and maintaining trust with his clients by collaborating with them to determine which solutions to prioritize concerning their legal problem. He is recognized for his tenacity and meticulousness regarding all the small details of your case. - Over the years, he has notably built a solid reputation regarding the defence of offences related to automobile driving. Moreover, he is constantly working to advance case law trends concerning the respect of fundamental rights by police during impaired driving interventions. In cases of offences related to automobile driving, he leaves nothing to chance and ensures all potential problems are covered, particularly regarding conditions for maintaining or reacquiring a driver's license with the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec. 
Me Alexandre Morel
- Learn More- Me Morel obtained a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke in 2002. After working for several years in the field of copyright law, he oriented his career toward a field allowing him to be closer to his passion, criminal law. - Admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2008, he first held a position as prosecutor at the Montreal Municipal Court before forging extensive experience in private practice with Jean Cordeau. - Morel treats each mandate entrusted to him with seriousness, competence and perseverance to obtain the best for the client at each stage of the proceedings. - He has represented clients before all Quebec instances, in first instance as in appeal, but also in certain Ontario and Maritime jurisdictions. He has thus acquired significant expertise, particularly regarding charges of: 
 - Impaired driving (alcohol or drugs)
- Dangerous driving/hit and run
- Drugs (trafficking and possession)
- Fraud
- Domestic violence
- Sexual crimes
- Theft/possession of stolen goods
 
Me Louis-Philippe Nadon
- Learn More- Nadon holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke. He began his practice in 2008 as an intern with Jean Cordeau. A member of the Bar for over 10 years, Nadon now specializes in penal law. - Over the years, he has developed expertise in road safety matters. Whether it's contesting tickets, applying for a restricted permit, a motion to retract judgment or even a motion to withdraw a guilty plea, Nadon can help you. - With Nadon, each client benefits from special attention. He will offer you complete and personalized management of your file to avoid the accumulation of demerit points on your driver's license, thus achieving substantial savings on your insurance premiums. 
Me Félix Racicot
- Learn More- After studying at the University of Quebec in Montreal and completing the theoretical training at the Bar School in Montreal, Racicot began his internship at the firm after working there as a student for a year. Upon his admission to the bar in July 2018, Racicot was hired as a lawyer. - He practices his profession mainly in criminal and penal law, notably performing representations before municipal courts, before the Court of Quebec and before the Superior Court, case law research, drafting various procedures and preparatory meetings with clients in preparation for their upcoming trial. - Racicot always stays on the lookout for recent case law decisions and legal notions favourable to the defence of his clients. He stands out for his writing talent and attention to detail. 
Me Julie Leslie Vaillancourt
- Learn More- Vaillancourt holds a solid academic and professional background, rooted in a deep desire to defend the rights and freedoms of her clients. - After completing a bachelor's degree in psychology at Concordia University in 2016, she pursued studies in criminology and touched on the field of law at the University of Montreal, before obtaining her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2021. Her academic path reflects a marked interest in understanding human behaviour and justice systems. - She completed her professional internship within our firm before her admission to the Bar in 2023. She quickly demonstrated her rigour, commitment and ability to effectively plead before a multitude of municipal courts, the Court of Quebec and the Superior Court. - Passionate about criminal and penal law, Vaillancourt has developed marked expertise in these areas. She leverages her in-depth knowledge and human approach to represent her clients with competence, integrity and determination, whether for criminal matters, penal offences or questions touching on fundamental rights. 
Me Chanelle Paris
- Learn More- Me Paris holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Montreal and completed her professional training at the Quebec Bar School in 2024. It was at the Cordeau Nadon Morel Avocats firm that she took her first steps in the legal field, first as a student, then as a law intern. She now practices there as a lawyer, mainly practicing in criminal and penal law, a field that has been her passion since the beginning. - In her practice, Paris represents the firm's clients before various instances. She is involved at all stages of the judicial process, both in representation before courts and in legal writing and case law research. - Recognized for her human approach, her listening skills and her professionalism, Paris fully invests herself in defending the rights of the people she accompanies. She places great importance on meticulous preparation of cases, the relationship of trust with her clients and the search for solutions adapted to their needs. 
Accused of one or more offenses?
Here are the areas in which we can represent you:
- Violations of the Highway Safety Code
- Driving while impaired (alcohol and/or drugs)
- Refusal to submit to screening tests
- Dangerous driving
- Driving while disqualified or suspended
- Hit and run
- Possession, trafficking or production of narcotics
- Fly and hide.
- Fraud or use of false documents
- Misdeeds
- Assault
- Threats or criminal harassment
- Offenses related to firearms or prohibited weapons
- Breaking and entering
- Sexual offenses
- Violations of probation, recognizance or conditions
- And many others

About
A renowned lawyer since 1981 in the field of criminal and penal law, Me Jean Cordeau and his team are dedicated to protecting the interests of their clients in order to ensure the best possible defense for their legal issues.
Each case is examined down to the smallest detail together with the client in order to obtain a favorable outcome to their accusations and protect their reputation.
With their extensive experience before Quebec courts at all levels, you can trust Cordeau Nadon Morel Avocats to provide you with professional and personalized service.
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