Gauthier & Mines Criminal Lawyers (formerly Mines & Company) is a Vancouver criminal defence firm founded in 1993, appearing throughout Metro Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia. The firm focuses solely on criminal law, civil asset forfeiture, professional discipline and regulatory matters, and Motor Vehicle Act defence, and has handled cases in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Yukon. It offers a free initial consultation.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence Administrative & Regulatory Law

Good to know

A person using a wheelchairWheelchair accessibleA laptop showing a video callVirtual appointmentsA calendar with a checkmark beside a clockBy appointment

Fees & payment

A clipboard with a speech bubble and a no-charge dollar coinFree consultation

Lawyers 3

Ian E. Gauthier Criminal DefenceAdministrative & Regulatory Law Michael Mines Criminal Defence Patrick Johnston Independent Practitioner Criminal Defence

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1993–2019 · median 20 years in practice 2 of 3 lawyers
Law schools
University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, University of Victoria, Faculty of Law 3 of 3 lawyers

Who handles what

Where to find them

The Marine Building, 1550 - 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8 · 604-688-1460

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