Vancouver Criminal Lawyers

Brian E. Mickelson – Vancouver Criminal Lawyer
A member of both the British Columbia and California Bar, Brian has been practicing criminal defence for over 30 years. He is widely recognized for his tenacity and remarkable ability to win acquittals in difficult cases.
Brian appears at all levels of court, from the Provincial and Supreme Courts in British Columbia and Alberta, to the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Brian is a native of Vancouver, having earned a history and a law degree at the University of British Columbia. With his forceful and uncompromising advocacy, and his stunning record of courtroom victories, Brian has earned the respect of his clients and the courts.
Joel Whysall – Vancouver Criminal Lawyer
Joel has been practicing criminal defence in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia since 2003.
Joel’s caseload consists of drug offences, assaults, sexual assaults and motor vehicle offences. In addition, Joel does criminal appeals and has defended numerous serious offences including murder, kidnapping, confinement, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, importation, as well as firearms and proceeds of crime offences.
Joel is a native of Vancouver and completed his law degree at the University of British Columbia.
Joel has earned the respect of his clients and the courts. He is known as a gutsy and clever lawyer with a record of successes and a willingness to accept difficult cases.
Melissa Kaniuk – Vancouver Criminal Lawyer
Melissa has been practicing criminal defence law in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia since 2009. In that time, she has gained a wide variety of experience.
Melissa’s caseload consists of sexual assault, Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, impaired driving, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, assault, sex assault, theft, harassment, breaking and entering, drug offences, arson, and a number of other offences. She has already dealt with hundreds of files in the time she has been practicing, and has gained the trust and respect of her clients.
Melissa was born and raised in the Toronto area. She completed her law degree at the University of British Columbia.
Melissa has also been working extensively on helping people get their driver’s licenses back after being faced with 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions with incredible success. She is one of the few lawyers in the city who will exhaust all resources in order to help you get your license back after receiving an Immediate Roadside Prohibition. Call her today to book your appointment, as you only have 7 calendar days to file for a review of the prohibition.
Melissa has quickly established a reputation for success. She is known for her tireless advocacy for her clients and uncanny ability to win the unwinnable case.
