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 1985, the firm has appeared before every level of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and bills criminal defence work on a flat-rate basis.

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Fees & payment

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2010 · median 16 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
Law schools
University of British Columbia, University of Victoria 2 of 2 lawyers

Where to find them

272 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 6N4 · 250-762-6747

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