About Elena

Elena Ryland is a criminal defence lawyer at KJR Law. She studied criminal law at the University of Alberta, articled at a criminal defence firm in Edmonton, and worked with Alberta Crown Prosecution Services before moving into private criminal defence. Ryland practises criminal defence exclusively and serves as an advising lawyer with Student Legal Assistance.

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Education & credentials

Law school
University of Alberta

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