Meet Christina G. Skibinsky
Douglas R. Andrews, K.C.
Douglas (Doug) R. Andrews, K.C. has handled in excess of 4,000 criminal cases in his career as a criminal defence lawyer. Although he has represented approximately 100 people charged with murder, he has never had a client convicted of first-degree murder.
As a 45-year veteran of the courtroom practicing criminal law exclusively, he understands the justice system, knows when to negotiate, and also knows when and how to win at trial.
As a highly skilled cross-examiner, he has conducted hundreds of trials, both with and without juries. He appears regularly at all levels of court.
Doug has successfully defended all types of criminal and drug-related charges. His goal is to always ensure that his clients receive the best defence available. Doug has a practice that covers all areas of criminal law including driving offences, narcotic and drug offences, electronic intercept cases, search and seizure cases, firearms charges, offences of violence, sexual allegations, property offences, cyber crime as well as bail hearings, appeals and youth court matters.
Over his lengthy career, Doug has appeared as counsel in many high-profile cases providing skillful and fearless representation, no matter the circumstance. He believes all accused have the right to a strong defence.
When your reputation and perhaps your freedom are at stake, you want an experienced, capable, and knowledgeable defence lawyer. It can make all the difference.
Doug is a founding partner at Andrews Benko & Associates. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees and was called to the Saskatchewan bar in 1976. As a former Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Doug received the designation of Queen’s Counsel in the year 2000.
Those who have worked at Andrews Benko & Associates over the past 45 years have been privileged to benefit from Doug’s vast experience and knowledge of the justice system.
Christina G. Skibinsky, B.A. (Hons), LL.B.
If you have been accused of a crime, you need someone who will listen to your side of the story, stand up for your rights, protect your liberty and, most importantly, get results for you.
Christina practices in criminal defence and Charter litigation. She has 15 years of experience defending complex and important cases throughout Saskatchewan. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees and was called to the Saskatchewan bar in 2005. Christina is committed to a client-centred results-based approach.
Christina’s determination, unique drive, and approach to tackling issues are personal qualities she possesses that can neither be taught nor bought. She is committed to providing her clients with the best defence possible, and this is reflected in the philosophy she brings to her work:
● Her preparation is very careful and detailed.● She accepts only a limited number of cases at one time, to ensure a very strong focus on each client’s case.● She approaches her cases with a think-outside-the-box manner to find the best resolutions to problems.● She has extensive knowledge and experience needed so that you receive proper advice at all stages of your proceedings.
Christina’s practice consists of criminal trial and appellate work, involving sexual allegations, allegations of serious violence, weapons allegations, drinking and driving allegations, search and seizure issues, fraud, narcotics and drug allegations, theft/property charges, cybercrime issues, as well as bail hearings/reviews, fingerprint destruction, and Charter litigation.
Christina is open to entering into flat-fee, payment plans, and mixed-fee retainers. Every case is different.