Passionate about law from an early age, he ardently defends the interests of a diverse clientele whose reality he knows how to grasp. Based in Montreal, Ouissam has represented numerous clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors such as DUI and drug offenses to high-level felonies. His aggressiveness and attention to detail have resulted in outright dismissals of several cases and greatly reduced sentences in others. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Akhrif began his studies in criminology at the University of Ottawa, where he also completed his law degree with numerous distinctions. Among other things, he was awarded the Barreau du Québec prize on Private Resolution of Conflicts, rewarding the student who obtained the best mark in an arbitration and conflict resolution course. He also distinguished himself by winning the Academic All-Canadian award for having had an exceptional academic performance while being part of the University of Ottawa football team.