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Criminal Defence Law Firms in Edmonton Region, Alberta

119 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer in Edmonton Region do?

A criminal defence lawyer represents people who've been charged with an offence, from the first police contact through to trial or a negotiated resolution. That means reviewing the Crown's disclosure, advising you on your options, seeking bail, testing the evidence, and running the trial if it comes to that. Charges in the Edmonton region are heard in the Alberta Court of Justice, and the most serious go to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta in the Edmonton Law Courts at 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. If you've been arrested, or the police want a statement, it's worth calling a lawyer before you say anything, because early advice can change how the whole file unfolds.

Which court will hear your charge?

It depends on the offence. The Criminal Code is federal law, so the offences and their sentences are the same across Canada, but the courts that apply it are provincial. Most charges, including many that sound serious, stay in the Alberta Court of Justice. The gravest matters, such as murder, and cases where the accused elects trial by jury, move to the Court of King's Bench. Some offences give you or the Crown a choice of court, and that choice affects your trial rights. For someone charged in St. Albert or Fort Saskatchewan, the region's King's Bench trials still run through the Edmonton Law Courts, so a local lawyer will know the Crown's office there.

What happens after you're charged?

After an arrest, the police either release you or hold you for a bail hearing, where a court decides whether you're released and on what terms. That stage matters, because conditions set early can be hard to undo. Your first appearance is in the Alberta Court of Justice, and the Crown has to disclose the evidence it plans to rely on. A file can then run for months while your lawyer reviews it, raises any Charter issues, and negotiates with the Crown, and many charges resolve without a trial. If paying for a lawyer is a worry, Legal Aid Alberta represents people who meet its financial and eligibility rules, and residents of Sherwood Park and Leduc qualify on the same basis as anyone else in the province.

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

Start with a lawyer who regularly defends your kind of charge, whether that's impaired driving, an assault, a drug matter, or fraud. Ask who will actually appear for you, how they approach bail and disclosure, and whether they're ready to run a trial instead of only settling. Fees vary, so get the retainer in writing, and raise Legal Aid early if cost is a concern. You can confirm any lawyer's current standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Browse the criminal defence firms in Edmonton Region below.

Akram Attia Law Group is a criminal defence and personal injury firm in downtown Edmonton, based in the Attia Building on Jasper Avenue. Its lawyers handle drug-related and other criminal charges, as well as motor veh…

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Alberta Counsel

13 lawyers

Alberta Counsel is an Edmonton firm combining a legal practice with government relations and lobbying services. Its legal team advises individuals, businesses, municipalities, and First Nations across business law, re…

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Align Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2017

Align Law is a boutique law firm in Stony Plain, Alberta run by lawyer Agota Taborosi. The firm handles real estate, wills and estates, family litigation, criminal sentence appeals, personal injury, independent legal …

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Andrew Law Office serves clients across Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon in family law, immigration, real estate, and criminal law matters. The firm accepts Legal Aid funded clients as well as private…

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Axon Law

4 lawyers · Est. 2017

Axon Law is an Edmonton law firm practicing criminal law, immigration law, corporate and tax law, family law, and wills and estates. Its lawyers appear before courts throughout Central and Northern Alberta and offer f…

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BARR LLP

24 lawyers · Est. 1998

BARR LLP is a full-service Edmonton law firm whose reputation traces back more than 40 years, with the firm formally founded in 1998. Its teams cover family and divorce law, real estate, corporate and commercial law, …

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Beresh Law

4 lawyers

Beresh Law is a boutique criminal defence firm in Edmonton founded by Brian A. Beresh, K.C., focusing on complex, difficult, and precedent-setting criminal cases across Western Canada, including Alberta, British Colum…

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Bethel Law Office is an Edmonton law firm offering services in immigration, family law, civil and criminal litigation, employment, and real estate. The firm is based on the south side of Edmonton and bills on a flat-f…

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Bhalla Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 1998

Bhalla Law Office is an Edmonton law firm established in 1998 by founding attorney Rajiv Bhalla. It is a full-service practice covering criminal defence, residential and commercial real estate, business and corporate …

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Bokenfohr Connolly Law is an Edmonton general practice firm focused on litigation, family law, and criminal law. Its lawyers also represent children in court proceedings and handle family law matters exclusively.

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Bottos Law Group

5 lawyers · Est. 2012

Bottos Law Group is a criminal defence firm in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 2012 by Dino Bottos, K.C. Its lawyers represent individuals accused of crimes ranging from minor charges to murder and have appeared before …

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Bowie Law

1 lawyer

Bowie Law is an Edmonton-based firm focusing on family law, including divorce, custody and child support matters, along with immigration, criminal law and wills and estates. The firm favours negotiation and alternativ…

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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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Brubaker Law

1 lawyer

Brubaker Law is a sole-practitioner Barrister and Solicitor practice that has served the Edmonton area for more than thirty years. The practice focuses on defending clients against criminal and drug charges and offers…

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BW Law

3 lawyers · Est. 2023

BW Law is an Edmonton criminal defence firm founded by Danielle Boisvert and Anny Wang in 2023, after the two lawyers began working together in 2019. The firm defends adults and youth against criminal charges and regu…

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Cambria LLP

6 lawyers

Cambria LLP is an Edmonton law firm whose lawyers bring over 25 years of combined experience to family law, criminal defence, real estate, personal injury and civil litigation matters across Alberta. The firm's name c…

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Cameron & Cameron

2 lawyers

Cameron & Cameron is a boutique, family-owned law firm in Edmonton founded and run by partners Iain Cameron and Tammy Cameron, who met in law school. The firm has represented clients across Western Canada for about 30…

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Capital City Law

4 lawyers

Capital City Law is an association of independent lawyers in Edmonton, Alberta practising family, criminal, immigration, wills and estates, and real estate law. The team has appeared at all levels of court, including …

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CC Law Office

2 lawyers

The CC Law Office is a boutique law firm in Edmonton, Alberta founded by Christopher Chelala, offering criminal defence, personal injury, real estate law, wills and estates, and notary services. The firm was establish…

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Chadi & Ibrahim LLP

12 lawyers · Est. 1991

Chadi & Ibrahim LLP, formerly Chadi & Company, is a multi-practice Edmonton law firm that has been advocating for clients since 1991, with offices in Edmonton and Fort McMurray. The firm focuses on personal injury, cr…

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Chartrand Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

Chartrand Law Office is an Edmonton-based criminal defence firm led by Lionel Chartrand, who has practiced criminal law for close to four decades. The firm takes serious criminal cases across Western Canada, including…

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City Law Offices

1 lawyer · Est. 2006

City Law Offices is a Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta law firm founded in 2006 by Emmanuel Alade. It practises family law, real estate, wills and estate planning, immigration, corporate and commercial law, personal injury,…

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Clidel Law Office, operated by Clive G. David Professional Corporation, is a small Edmonton law firm practising criminal law, family law, immigration, litigation and real estate. It offers a free phone consultation to…

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Daphil Law Office is a general practice law firm serving Edmonton and surrounding central Alberta communities, offering a free 30-minute consultation. Its stated practice areas include family law, real estate, crimina…

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