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Criminal Defence Law Firms in Calgary Region, Alberta

149 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer in Calgary Region do?

A criminal defence lawyer in Calgary represents people charged under the Criminal Code, the federal law that applies the same way across Canada (Criminal Code). The common files are impaired driving, assault, theft and fraud, and drug offences. A defence lawyer reviews the Crown's disclosure, argues bail, negotiates with the prosecutor, and runs the trial if it comes to that. Charges laid in Calgary and the surrounding communities of Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere are prosecuted through the Alberta courts, and the most serious matters are heard at the Calgary Courts Centre (601 5th Street SW), which houses both the Court of King's Bench and the Alberta Court of Justice.

Which court will hear your charge?

Most criminal charges in Alberta are dealt with in the Alberta Court of Justice, which handles first appearances, pleas, bail, and the trials of every summary conviction matter and the majority of indictable ones (Alberta Court of Justice). That court is the current name for what used to be called the Provincial Court of Alberta. The most serious charges, and any case where you elect trial by judge and jury, move up to the Court of King's Bench, the province's superior court, renamed from the Court of Queen's Bench in 2022. In Calgary both courts sit under one roof, so a file can start in the Alberta Court of Justice and, depending on your election, continue in the Court of King's Bench.

What happens in the first days after a charge?

The early steps matter most. After an arrest you'll either be released with a court date or held for a bail hearing, and how bail is handled can shape the whole file, so it's worth speaking to a lawyer right away. A criminal charge carries no limitation period, but the deadlines inside the process are real: disclosure to review, elections to make, and court dates to meet. If you can't afford a lawyer, Legal Aid Alberta may cover representation where a jail sentence is likely, and free duty counsel is available at the courthouse to anyone, whatever their income, to help with bail and a first appearance.

How do you choose a criminal defence firm in Calgary Region?

Look for a firm that regularly runs your kind of case, whether that's an impaired charge, a domestic assault, a drug file, or a fraud headed for the Court of King's Bench. Ask who will actually appear for you, how they charge, and whether they're ready to take a matter to trial rather than only resolving it. Firms serve clients across the region, from downtown Calgary out to Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere, so there's usually one within reach.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Alberta directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Calgary Region below.

Aameh Law Firm

1 lawyer

Aameh Law Firm is a Calgary practice led by Agnes Ojone Ameh, offering representation in family and child welfare law, immigration and refugee law, criminal law, real estate law, and wills and estate planning. The fir…

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Airdrie Lawyers

2 lawyers · Est. 2002

Airdrie Lawyers is a general legal practice in Airdrie, Alberta, established in 2002 and led by owner Richard Horne. The firm serves clients in Airdrie, Calgary, and surrounding areas across real estate, wills and est…

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Akram Law

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Akram Law is a solo criminal defence practice in downtown Calgary led by founding lawyer Khalid Akram. The firm handles the full range of criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory charges, including assault, drug offen…

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Alain Hepner Law

1 lawyer · Est. 1989

Alain Hepner Law is a Calgary-based boutique criminal defence firm that handles cases in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The firm practices exclusively in criminal defence, including offences ag…

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Alberta Criminal Defence Lawyers is a Calgary criminal defence firm led by Joel Chevrefils, serving clients across Alberta from Lethbridge to Fort McMurray. The firm focuses on first-time offenders and clients who can…

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AIDD (Alberta Impaired Driving Defence) is a Calgary-based practice that focuses exclusively on defending impaired driving and DUI charges across Alberta. The site is built around lawyer Lana Asper, who handles cases …

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Amery Law

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Amery Law is a full-service law firm in Calgary, Alberta, handling family law, criminal law, wills and estates, motor vehicle accidents and personal injury, real estate, and corporate and commercial matters. The firm …

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AMPS Law Firm

1 lawyer

AMPS Law Firm is a criminal defence and immigration law practice with offices in Calgary, AB and the Vancouver area, BC. It is run by Emma Sakyiwa Amponsah, a lawyer licensed with both the Law Society of Alberta and t…

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ANKR Legal is a Calgary personal injury practice focused on motor vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist accident claims, also offering criminal defence and wills and estates services. It works on a contingency-fee basis for…

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AO Law

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AO Law is a law practice serving Red Deer and Calgary, founded by lawyer Ali Omar. The firm focuses on criminal defence, family law, and wills and estate planning across Alberta. Omar's experience spans both the Unite…

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Arial Law

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Arial Law is a solo criminal defence practice in Calgary led by lawyer Kim Arial, who also works in constitutional law and minority language rights advocacy. The firm serves clients in both English and French and has …

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Armor Legal Defense is a criminal defence practice in Calgary, Alberta, led by senior lawyer Achilles Grobler. Grobler has over 27 years of experience in criminal law litigation and negotiation. The firm is available …

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Aryan Sadat

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Aryan Sadat is a law practice with a lawyer based in Calgary who also practices in Toronto. The practice covers personal injury, civil litigation, immigration law, criminal law, corporate law, family law, real estate …

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Balawan Law Firm

2 lawyers

Balawan Law Firm is a small Calgary, Alberta practice located near Chinook Mall that assists clients with family law, immigration law, real estate, wills and estates, criminal law and notary services. Both of its lawy…

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Bitzer Criminal Law is a Calgary criminal defence practice led by Stephen J. Bitzer, handling charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the…

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Brij Mohan & Associates is a multi-office Canadian law firm founded by Brij Mohan, with locations in Brampton/Toronto, Surrey/Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. The firm, staffed by about 53 lawyers, paralegals, and le…

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Browne Criminal Defence is a Calgary criminal law practice run by lawyer Matt Browne. The firm defends clients against violent, drug, property, driving, and other criminal charges throughout Alberta and British Columb…

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Bulwark Law

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Bulwark Law is a criminal defence firm serving Calgary, Airdrie, and the surrounding Alberta region, led by lawyer Jeremy Newton. The firm handles a full range of criminal matters including assault, driving offences, …

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Calgary DUI Lawyer is the practice of Alan Pearse, a Calgary-based lawyer whose work is focused exclusively on impaired driving litigation. He represents clients across Canada except Quebec, including Calgary, Edmonto…

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Canadian Legal Services is a Calgary-area legal practice offering services in immigration and refugee matters, real estate, wills and estates, and criminal law. It also provides notary public and commissioner-for-oath…

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Castle & Associates

3 lawyers · Est. 1991

Castle & Associates is a family law and civil litigation firm in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 1991. It represents clients in child welfare, divorce, Indigenous and Aboriginal law, and criminal defence matters, and acc…

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Centobin Law Office is a Calgary law firm practicing criminal defence, immigration, family law, wills and estates, and real estate law. Its lawyers appear regularly in Calgary Provincial Court, the Court of King's Ben…

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Centre Pointe Law

2 lawyers

Centre Pointe Law is a Calgary-based law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses across a range of practice areas, including family law, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, immigration,…

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Craig Hooker Shiskin (CHS) is a Calgary criminal defence and criminal appeals firm with more than 75 years of combined experience among its lawyers. The firm represents clients across Alberta in cases ranging from ass…

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