About Dennis

Dennis Parnell is a criminal defence lawyer practising in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, serving Central Alberta and area. He earned a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology, during which he helped develop two accredited university courses on international law and human rights and on the United Nations. He went on to complete his Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa in 2018, working as a research assistant at the law school and in the federal government's Appeals and Advisory area during his studies. Dennis has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Appeal. He is a member of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association and the Canadian Bar Association.

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Education & credentials

Law school
University of Ottawa

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Dennis J.E. Parnell’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Alberta directory ↗