Eamon O'Keeffe — Edmonton Sexual Assault Defence Lawyer

About Eamon O’Keeffe

Eamon O’Keeffe is a partner at Liberty Law LLP and one of the most experienced criminal defence lawyers in Edmonton and Alberta. For more than 30 years, Mr. O’Keeffe has defended serious criminal offences throughout western Canada, with a strong reputation for defending and winning sexual offence cases, including sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation.

Mr. O’Keeffe is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Law Society of the Northwest Territories. He handles serious criminal cases throughout western Canada, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. After receiving his B.A. (1992) and LL.B. (1995) from the University of Saskatchewan, he articled to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in 1995 before joining Liberty Law in 1996, where he has practised exclusively in criminal defence ever since.

Sexual Assault & Sexual Offence Defence

Mr. O’Keeffe focuses his practice on defending individuals accused of serious sexual offences, including sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation. This depth of experience in sexual offence matters gives him a significant advantage in a practice area where the stakes could not be higher.

Most people would be surprised by the number of false allegations in this area of the law. Innocent people are accused of sex offences with disconcerting regularity. These cases demand a defence lawyer with both deep courtroom experience and meticulous preparation, qualities that Mr. O’Keeffe has developed over three decades of practice.

Sexual assault charges carry severe consequences: lengthy prison sentences, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and lifelong reputational damage. An effective defence requires early intervention, careful investigation, and a lawyer who knows how to present complex facts to judges and juries. Mr. O’Keeffe brings all three to every case he accepts.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a sexual offence, contact Mr. O’Keeffe for a confidential consultation: (780) 784-7500 (Edmonton office) or toll-free at 1-833-784-7500.

Jury Trial Experience in Alberta

Mr. O’Keeffe is one of the most experienced jury trial lawyers in Alberta. The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by section 11(f) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and it is a particularly valuable protection for anyone accused of a sexual offence. Mr. O’Keeffe believes this right is too often surrendered without adequate consideration by people facing serious charges.

Jury trials require a different set of advocacy skills than judge-alone trials. They demand the ability to communicate complex legal and factual issues clearly and persuasively to twelve ordinary Canadians. Mr. O’Keeffe’s decades of jury trial experience give his clients a significant advantage when they choose to exercise this fundamental right.

Teaching, Scholarship & Community Involvement

Mr. O’Keeffe lectures annually at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law on jury trials. His lectures teach law students the value of trial by jury and how to conduct such trials effectively.

Mr. O’Keeffe is affiliated with Pro Bono Law Alberta and represents individuals without the financial means to retain a lawyer on a pro bono basis in select sexual offence cases.