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Vancouver Criminal Lawyers

Mickelson & Whysall Law Corporation
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Vancouver
Criminal Lawyers

Mickelson & Whysall
Law Corporation

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The lawyers at Mickelson & Whysall successfully handle all matters including gun and drug offences, sexual assaults, driving offences, financial crimes and appeals. The team includes lead counsel Joel Whysall, senior associates Cathryn Moore and Meghan Forhan, associate counsel Brian Mickelson and associates Julie Audette and Aya Tubinshlak. Together they have over 50 years combined experience. Mickelson and Whysall Law Corporation began in 1978 and continues to be a leading firm in British Columbia obtaining outstanding results for clients.

The lawyers at Mickelson & Whysall are excellent trial lawyers experienced in defending sexual assaults, driving offences, drug offences, firearms offences, assaults, domestic assaults, theft, and fraud. They also have extensive understanding of civil forfeiture, appeals, judicial review, seizures, and record suspensions. Their wide-range of practice and knowledge makes the lawyers at Mickelson & Whysall well suited to defend any issue you may have.

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The Team

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Meghan K. Forhan

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Cathryn Moore

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Brian Mickelson

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Julie Audette

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Joel Whysall Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Aya Tubinshlak

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

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Practice Areas

Guns & Drugs

With the skills to challenge special authorizations used in guns and drugs cases, we can help in achieving dismissal of the charges faced.

Sexual Offences

Sexual assault is an upsetting allegation to face. The lawyers at Mickelson and Whysall handle all sexual assault and sexual offence allegations.

Driving Offences

Driving is not just a privilege, it is essential to maintaining your daily life. You need proper representation to guard against losing your licence.

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Domestic Assault

Relationships are complicated – a variety of causes can create tensions that lead to arguments. We will do what it takes to get you back home.

Financial Crimes

Crimes of a financial nature are serious allegations and a black mark on your reputation. Our lawyers can get to the real evidence.

Appeals

When trial or sentencing did not go as expected, it is time for a fresh opinion. Let us help you ensure your defence is properly heard and considered.

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Featured Criminal Cases

Client Charged with Uttering Threats to Her Cheating Husband & Brother In-Law

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Client charged with slashing her husband’s tires and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to him after finding out husband had cheated on her [client also threatened brother in law].

Client Charged with Sexual Assault of Child

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Accused client arrested and charged with sexual assault of the daughter of a long-term girlfriend. Accused in on-again off-again relationship with mother of daughter.

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon; Possession of Cocaine & Possession of False ID Documents

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Ms. Forhan’s client reported that he was being harassed by police and being constantly pulled over for no reason. During one of these “random” stops, police searched the client’s vehicle and found cocaine, an extendable baton with a tazer ...

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Client Testimonials

Dear Joel, “I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your legal services. Your time & representation during this difficult time was greatly appreciated. All the advice and guidance made this chapter in my life easier. You handled my case with complete professionalism and support.”

Dear Meghan, “I want to extend my sincere gratitude for all you have done to assist [name removed] through this difficult stage. We are extremely grateful for the outcome and you’ve exhibited great professionalism. thank you, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”

Dear Cathryn, “Thank you again for all of your time and effort with me and my IRP review. Your professionalism, knowledge and execution of the law and the IRP review process was excellent. I am very glad that I contacted you and had you on my side.”

Brian, “We would like to express our appreciation for your professional, experienced and effective assistance during this difficult time. Your obvious expertise and empathy in dealing with this matter was greatly appreciated.”

Dear Joel, “Please accept my most sincere thanks for your work on my case, and particularly for how quickly you were able to resolve it. I’d also like to thank you for your advice and guidance throughout.”

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing for my son. Today I saw you were putting your all into it and standing up for what you feel is right and what my son deserves. Thank you thank you thank you. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a lawyer in the future.”

Dear Cathryn, “Thank you for the diligence, thank you for considering all the circumstances.  Your team was fair and accurate in the approach and took my concerns seriously.  While I assume to never be in this same position again, I believe you offer some of the best hands on services available.  Again, thank you.”

Dear Brian, “Every once in a while, one meets a professional who supersedes the stereotypes and expectations of others. You are one of the rare few who combine compassion, wisdom and expertise within your profession. Thank you for the magnificent job you did for me.”

Client Testimonials

Dear Joel, “I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your legal services. Your time & representation during this difficult time was greatly appreciated. All the advice and guidance made this chapter in my life easier. You handled my case with complete professionalism and support.”

Dear Meghan, “I want to extend my sincere gratitude for all you have done to assist [name removed] through this difficult stage. We are extremely grateful for the outcome and you’ve exhibited great professionalism. thank you, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”

Dear Cathryn, “Thank you again for all of your time and effort with me and my IRP review. Your professionalism, knowledge and execution of the law and the IRP review process was excellent. I am very glad that I contacted you and had you on my side.”

Brian, “We would like to express our appreciation for your professional, experienced and effective assistance during this difficult time. Your obvious expertise and empathy in dealing with this matter was greatly appreciated.”

Dear Joel, “Please accept my most sincere thanks for your work on my case, and particularly for how quickly you were able to resolve it. I’d also like to thank you for your advice and guidance throughout.”

Dear Meghan, “I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing for my son. Today I saw you were putting your all into it and standing up for what you feel is right and what my son deserves. Thank you thank you thank you. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a lawyer in the future.”

Dear Cathryn, “Thank you for the diligence, thank you for considering all the circumstances.  Your team was fair and accurate in the approach and took my concerns seriously.  While I assume to never be in this same position again, I believe you offer some of the best hands on services available.  Again, thank you.”

Dear Brian, “Every once in a while, one meets a professional who supersedes the stereotypes and expectations of others. You are one of the rare few who combine compassion, wisdom and expertise within your profession. Thank you for the magnificent job you did for me.”

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