Central Okanagan

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Kelowna, British Columbia

15 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer do?

A criminal defence lawyer represents people charged under the Criminal Code and related statutes, from impaired driving and assault to fraud and drug offences. They'll protect your rights at every stage, from the first bail hearing through to trial or resolution.

The Criminal Code is federal law, so the offences are the same across the country, but charges are prosecuted in each province's own courts.

How do you choose the right firm in Kelowna?

Ask about experience with your specific charge, how well the lawyer knows the local courthouse and Crown, and whether they've taken similar matters to trial. Early advice matters, especially around bail and disclosure.

LawOnline lists 15 criminal defence firms in Kelowna, British Columbia. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of British Columbia directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Kelowna below.

Acumen Law Corporation

10 lawyers · Est. 2008

Acumen Law Corporation is a criminal defence firm serving Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and Victoria, with a focus on DUI and Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) cases. The firm also handles other criminal matters suc…

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EQ One Law

1 lawyer

EQ One Law is a boutique law firm located in downtown Kelowna, led by sole practitioner Dren Maloku. The firm focuses on child protection, collaborative family law, criminal defence and related civil litigation, and i…

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Filkow Law

6 lawyers

Filkow Law is a criminal law firm with offices across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Richmond, Kelowna and Penticton. It handles general criminal law, sexual assault cases, drug and money o…

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Gordon & Company

1 lawyer · Est. 1991

Gordon & Company is a Kelowna law firm founded by Joe Gordon in 1991, with over 40 years of combined legal experience serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, and Summerland. The firm practises f…

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Heritage Law Group

2 lawyers

Heritage Law Group is a full-service law firm in Kelowna that has served the area for over 40 years, founded within the Johnson family. The firm practices criminal law, family law, wills and estates, construction law …

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Jenson & Co.

1 lawyer

Jenson & Co. is a Kelowna criminal defence practice led by Wade Jenson, who has practised criminal law exclusively for over 25 years. The firm represents clients facing charges ranging from minor offences to murder, i…

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Julian van der Walle practices criminal defence law exclusively in Vernon, BC, representing clients facing impaired driving, drug, assault, firearms, computer crime, and other Criminal Code charges at the Vernon Law C…

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Mark Chiu Law

1 lawyer

Mark Chiu Law is a sole-practitioner firm in Kelowna focused on family and criminal law. Mark Chiu has practiced in British Columbia since 2014 and is a certified Family Law Mediator, meeting clients by appointment only.

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Merchant Law Group LLP is a national Canadian law firm with offices in more than 15 cities across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. It practises personal injury, family law, crimi…

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Newcombe and Company Law Office is a Kelowna, BC law practice led by Michael Newcombe, offering affordable, effective legal services in family law, criminal defence and conveyancing. The firm specializes in trial work…

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Purser Law

5 lawyers

Purser Law is a boutique criminal defence and appeals firm headquartered in Edmonton, AB, with additional offices in Yellowknife, NT and Kelowna, BC. The firm handles bail hearings, trials, and appeals across a wide r…

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Pushor Mitchell LLP

31 lawyers · Est. 1974

Pushor Mitchell LLP is a full-service law firm based in Kelowna, serving clients throughout the Okanagan and across British Columbia. Founded in 1974, it's grown into one of the province's largest firms outside Vancou…

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Roothman & Roothman Lawyers is a Kelowna, British Columbia law firm that also practises in the Yukon. It handles family law, criminal law, civil litigation, and administrative law matters, and its lawyers have appeare…

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Selamaj Law

1 lawyer

Selamaj Law is a litigation firm in downtown Kelowna practicing civil litigation, criminal defence, child protection and administrative law. The firm acknowledges its location on the unceded territory of the Syilx Oka…

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Tessmer Law Offices

2 lawyers · Est. 1985

Tessmer Law Offices is a Kelowna criminal defence firm handling charges of all kinds, including impaired driving and drug offences, along with civil forfeiture and Charter of Rights matters. Founded by Stan Tessmer in…

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