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Cory Wilson Criminal Defence
“Cory represented me in a criminal charge matter and as a direct result of his efforts and expertise, we were successful in having the charges dropped.”
Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in Calgary, AB
24 firms listed · all 24 in Calgary · 4 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dunn & Associates
“He worked diligently to ensure we were well taken care of and get the charges reduced significantly.”
Laws & Beyond
“She gave me honest advise and unlike other firms which might have tried to get more business from me without delivering results, she was candid and advised me to sign!”
Alberta Legal | Criminal Lawyers Calgary
“From our first conversation, she explained the whole legal process in a way that made sense and clearly laid out all my options.”
Shim Law
“Jae and his team always helping on giving best options and legal advice.”
Strategic Criminal Defence
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Spencer Sikora with Savage Oykhman Law on two separate legal issues, and I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, expertise, and dedication.”
These 24 firms listed for Calgary, AB act for people facing criminal charges. What each says about the charges it defends and the courthouses it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Calgary, AB
All 24 firms we list here are in Calgary itself. We have 51 firms in Calgary on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,078 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "knowledge" and "results". 4 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sexual assault (5), domestic assault (4), domestic violence (4), drug offences (4) and family law (4). 1 shows a licence on its website. Domain records put 5 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 11 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Calgary open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 of the 24 firms show weekend opening. The question that helps more is whether someone takes calls from a detachment overnight, because bail hearings often follow soon after an arrest and weekends are no exception.
Sean Fagan Criminal Defence Lawyer
“We were in urgent need of legal advice and he made time for us and was very professional and smart about brainstorming on the necessary steps to take!”
GSD LAW Group
“Gakhar's took the time to thoroughly understand the intricacies of my case and provided me with clear and concise explanations of the legal processes involved.”
Yoav Niv Law
“Yoav Niv was extremely helpful with what I needed, he was very assertive, seemed very knowledgeable and his willingness to helps was outstanding”
Phoenix Legal
“Abdul meticulously reviewed my case, identified critical issues that we had overlooked, and crafted a robust defense strategy that gave us hope when we had none.”
Susan Karpa Criminal Defence Lawyer
“She will lay out a plan , keep you updated and get you the best outcome possible.”
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Law
“My case was very complicated but they dealt very professionally, would recommend them for everyone immigration purposes”
Alberta Criminal Defence Lawyers
“Joel did a great job working with our son and we were very happy with the out come, would definitely recommend him.”
Shory Law
“Shorylaw is the best my only dream was to get my mum here she is almost 60 and was living alone back home,with Shorylaw I manage to get her PR done now she is here living with me.”
David G. Chow
“I've used David on multiple occasions, i highly recommend him as one of the best lawyers in Alberta.”
Far-Sight Law Firm
“From the moment of the opening remarks of my recent civil case, I knew I was in good hands with Aydin.”
Sidhu Law Office
“I've worked with them in the past during a real estate deal to know that they are one of the best in the biz with a reasonable pricing.”
Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence
“Andrea is the best lawyer I've ever dealt with , she actually cares about her clients and willing to work hard for them , I highly recommend her .”
Millennium Law Chambers
“I highly recommend this law chamber, and P M Menon Parakkal is very professional in his jobs and keep the clients updated at every stage.”
Muenz Criminal Law - Calgary Criminal Defence Lawyers
“Rick and his team did an amazing job handling my traffic matter.”
Mann Law
“It is rare to find competitive prices met with efficient and top notch service.”
Jason Wuttunee Criminal Defence Lawyer
“I recently used Jason to defend me in a case I had with the odds stacked against me he won it no problem.”
Browne Criminal Defence
“Matt Browne is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer who offers an empathetic and compassionate approach.”
Corcoran Timothy J Lawyers
“I cannot express how professional was Gagan,she likes her job and very devoted to It perfectly.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Calgary
- “I booked my first consultation with her, and I was more than pleased with the services provided, with her passion, knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach.” — client of Shim Law
- “I highly recommend choosing Cory Wilson as your lawyer, he was extremely helpful, very responsive to my phone calls and was a pleasure to deal with.” — client of Cory Wilson Criminal Defence
- “Dave was very upfront about all outcomes and even when mine did not necessarily look favorable, he still found a way and my charges were dropped.” — client of David G. Chow
- “Joel managed to not only get the charges dropped but he did it in a way which made everyone in the case feel they could move on.” — client of Alberta Criminal Defence Lawyers
- “Went above and beyond from helping me write my affidavit to the arguments and examples he used to plead my case.” — client of David G. Chow
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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