Vancouver Criminal Lawyers
The team at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group includes Managing Partners Joel Whysall and Cathryn Moore, associate counsel Brian Mickelson and associates Julie Audette, and Jasmin Singh.
The lawyers here successfully handle all criminal matters including gun and drug offences, sexual assaults, driving offences, financial crimes and appeals.
Together they have over 80 years of combined experience.
Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group began in 1978 and continues to be listed among the top criminal law firms in British Columbia, obtaining outstanding results for its clients. Recently, the company earned a place on the list of the best criminal defence lawyers in Vancouver in 2025.
The lawyers at the firm are Vancouver based trial lawyers who assist people under investigation and those charged with criminal offences. They also represent individuals facing civil forfeiture proceedings and other administrative sanctions such as immediate roadside prohibitions and firearms license suspensions.
Their work takes them to Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, and throughout the Lower Mainland. They also travel to all regions of British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories to represent their clients.
The Team
Joel Whysall
Managing Partner at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Cathryn Moore
Partner at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Brian Mickelson
Counsel at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Julie Audette
Associate Criminal Lawyer at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Jasmin Singh
Associate Criminal Lawyer at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Joel Whysall
Managing Partner at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Cathryn Moore
Partner at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Brian Mickelson
Counsel at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Julie Audette
Associate Criminal Lawyer at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
Jasmin Singh
Associate Criminal Lawyer at Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group
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What clients tell about our legal services
★★★★★ I’m extremely grateful to Julie Audette for her professionalism, dedication, and excellent representation. She handled my matter with great care, communicated clearly, and negotiated a resolution that was far better than I initially expected. I truly appreciated her knowledge, calm approach, and commitment throughout the process. I would highly recommend Julie Audette to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy lawyer.
I have had the pleasure of having Cathryn Moore as my criminal lawyer for the past 5 ish years and have nothing but great things to say about Cathryn she has saved me from years in jail she has gone over and above her call of duty to treat me as a human not a criminal. Cathryn showed me so much respect and I truly owe my life to her. I would recommend her as a lawyer in all fields she has had drug charges , driving offences , fraud , weapons , civil forfeitures , and more all reduced or removed completely. I never plead guilty to anything I did not want to and was never pushed to do or accept a ruling or a punishment that she and I had not discussed in detail thank you so much Cathryn Sincerely Faren Snider
I recently required counsel and found exactly what I needed here. Jasmin Singh is a lawyer with an empathetic ear and great intellect. She immediately gave me confidence that my matter would be quickly and fairly resolved. She was right. Thank you Jasmin.
I had the pleasure of working with Julie, and I can't highly recommend her enough. From our first consultation, it was clear that she was not only knowledgeable in the field but also genuinely dedicated to her clients. If you're looking for a lawyer who is both skilled an compassionate, Julie Audette is the one you want on your side. Truly outstanding from start to finish.
### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Outstanding Legal Team — "I cannot speak highly enough about this incredible team of lawyers. From the very first consultation, they demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for my case. They were always responsive, transparent about strategy, and fought tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. If you need legal representation that combines sharp intellect with unwavering dedication, look no further!"
I want to express my sincere thanks to Cathryn Moore for her exceptional work handling my father's case. Cathryn was a pleasure to deal with, as she has such a warm and positive demeanor. My whole family appreciated how much time, effort and skill she brought to the table, which ultimately resulted in the best possible outcome. Many thanks Cathryn !!!







