About Jessica

Jessica Cox is an associate lawyer who was called to the bar in May 2026 and is currently accepting clients, including Legal Aid clients. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Allard School of Law and, before her legal career, served as a Justice of the Peace at the Fort McMurray Provincial Courthouse in Alberta. She also worked at the Edmonton Bail Hearing Office, gaining experience with pre-trial detention and release matters. Jessica focuses on criminal law with a specialization in Aboriginal law. As a Métis person, she has worked with Indigenous communities throughout her career, including alongside an Indigenous child welfare lawyer and in helping establish several Indigenous justice centres in the province.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence Indigenous Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of British Columbia, Allard School of Law

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Jessica Cox’s licence and standing in the Law Society of British Columbia directory ↗