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 impaired driving, dangerous driving, assault, threatening as well as narcotic offences. In addition, Joel does criminal appeals and has defended numerous serious offences including murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, importation, firearms, and proceeds of crime.

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 a Bachelor of Musical Arts from the University of Western Ontario, where she majored in Music Theory and Composition. She completed her law degree at the University of British Columbia.

Melissa was born and raised in the Toronto, Ontario area and has lived in Vancouver since 2004. She worked with Brian Mickelson during the summer after her second year of law school, and also completed her articles with Mickelson & Company. In that time, she has gained a wide variety of experience working on many files with the firm.