Jonathan J. Israels operates at a level of criminal defense where influence is absolute yet…read moreinvisible, felt long before it is seen. The notice of his involvement alone reshapes a case - strategies shift, risks are reconsidered, and overconfidence quietly dissipates. He does not rely on spectacle or volume; his authority is deliberate, structural, and undeniable. With a disciplined, surgical intellect, he identifies the single pivot upon which an entire prosecution turns - and applies pressure with unerring precision. Those across the aisle understand that every assumption will be tested, every overreach neutralized, and every vulnerability preserved for decisive effect. Courtroom confrontation is rarely necessary; matters resolve under the weight of his preparation and foresight. He does not argue for advantage - he removes alternatives. When liberty, reputation, and future are on the line, Jonathan J. Israels does not confront the storm - he determines its course. I was facing very serious circumstances. Jonathan and his team approached my case with relentless focus and exacting precision, anticipating every possibility and leaving nothing to chance. His strategy was so decisive that the prosecution had no viable path forward - the matter concluded completely, leaving no weakness or opportunity for the prosecution to exploit.

Unfortunately I found myself in need of a criminal defence lawyer in relation to a scuffle I had…read morewith another patron at a local restaurant. Fortunately, I retained Jonathan J. Israels to defend me. Mr. Israels contacted me promptly to review my situation. He listened attentively and asked the appropriate questions. He provided me with just the right amount of understanding and encouragement without giving me any false hopes. I followed his advice to the letter and the charge against me was dropped prior to a court appearance. I highly recommend Mr. Israels if you find yourself in need of expertise in this field. Do exactly what he says and your outcome will be the most favourable it can be given your circumstances.

I had an outstanding experience working with my lawyer, Kasra Behnampour, and I want to express my…read moresincere appreciation for the exceptional dedication he brought to my case. From the very beginning, Kasra invested an extraordinary amount of time, care, and attention into understanding every detail. He never rushed me, never made me feel like just another file, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure I felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. Kasra offered me an incredibly fair and generous deal, something I will always be grateful for. It was clear that his priority was helping me, not taking advantage of my situation. His professionalism, integrity, and genuine compassion set him apart from so many others in the legal field. He took the time to explain every step, answer every question, and make sure I fully understood my options. His patience and commitment made a stressful situation far more manageable. What impressed me most was Kasra's combination of expertise and humanity. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, strategic, and detail‑oriented, yet also warm, respectful, and truly invested in his clients' well‑being. He treated my case with the seriousness it deserved and treated me with dignity every step of the way. It is rare to find a lawyer who brings both skill and heart to their work, but Kasra embodies both. I am deeply thankful for everything he did for me. I would recommend Kasra Behnampour without hesitation to anyone seeking a lawyer who is honest, dedicated, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. He is a true professional, and I am grateful to have had him on my side. Thank you, Kasra!

"Meghan's professionalism and responsiveness are top-notch. Grateful for her expertise. Highly…read morerecommend!"

I used Jerry to get a pardon and he was very diligent, knowledgeable, and patient with me. I…read morereceived my pardon and am very happy. Jerry was very good at what he does. If I need anything legal, Jerry Steele is my man. Thank you Jerry

From the owner: Experienced criminal defence lawyer in BC. The clock is ticking—act fast to avoid conviction…read more Steele Law is ready to defend you.

I needed advice for a West Vancouver Police issue. (Even…read morelibrarians do. There was a ticketing attempt for not indicating outside the WV library at 5km/hr-10km/hr...I indicated. Not kidding.) Caroline Senini is for big issues and seems one smart, helpful woman.

From the owner: Peck and Company is one of Canada's leading criminal litigation firms. Their practice is focused on…read morethe defence of individuals who are under investigation or who have been charged with criminal offences. The lawyers at Peck and Company have extensive experience in trial and appellate courts and before administrative tribunals. Since its founding in 1992, Peck and Company has grown to be one of the largest criminal litigation firms in Canada and has developed the resources and expertise to address any criminal law issue, including commercial crime, driving charges, assault and sexual assault, murder and manslaughter, extraditions, appeals, and constitutional litigation. Founding partner Richard C.C. Peck, Q.C., and members of the legal team at Peck and Company, have acted as counsel in many significant Canadian criminal cases and have appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

I hired Michael after running into issues, not only was Michael professional, we won the case…read more I would recommend Michael for any criminal law matters in Canada, this man knows his stuff. He was able to prevent me from going to jail, even though a warrant was out for me, he was able to get it executed even without me going to jail and no fingerprint and mugshots. Armed with video evidence and knowledge of the law, we were able to get the case dismissed and no criminal record. Michael kept me informed through the process and telling me what my options were at each stages of the process. At the end, truth prevailed and we won. After the case was dismissed, he got the court and VPD to remove all records. He then recommended me to another lawyer to handle some immigration issues I ran into as a result of being accused of assault. Also I can go now travel and work in Canada without any issues.

I have referred many clients to Michael Mines. All of them are extremely satisfied with his…read moreservice, which is cost effective and efficient. Mr. Mines also works as duty counsel and is extremely experienced. He has a great deal of knowledge and is well known in the criminal lawyer community.

After I got into a car accident and got a letter from ICBC saying my claim was denied, I actually…read morewasn't sure what to do (I'm not a lawyer; nor have I ever dealt with an ICBC claim before). Many people I would assume would probably be in the same situation at some point. A good friend recommended Mr. Robert Pryer, so I decided to meet and see if he could do anything for me. Parking by this office is quite nasty, so you may want to take SkyTrain. The office is actually way down the hall after you get out of the elevator and turn R. I had to look at the different doors and find my way. Staff were friendly, and professional. They reassured me on the process, and most importantly, gave me direction on how to proceed with a claim. Mr. Pryer has expertise in defending AGAINST claims (he used to work for ICBC), so this is exactly the kind of lawyer you want - one who has gone to the dark side and come back to fight for the people. He knows the ICBC system inside and out, and knows exactly how to work the system against ICBC. The staff kept me in the loop as my case progressed, and whenever a payment was needed or there was an update in progress, they would give me a call. The only out of pocket expense I had to pay up front was $250 (of which $50 was later refunded due to costs being lower than anticipated) to start the claims process. Everything else they fronted, then deducted from the settlement. They charge a 33.33% contingency, but this went up after taxes (GST/PST) and other expenses (such as having to pull my medical files from the doctor) were deducted. After all was said and done, I ended up with 55-60% of the settlement amount (tax-free). This percentage will change depending on your settlement amount, but just thought I'd give a heads up in case your amount is slightly lower than expected. If you are indeed injured after even a minor car accident, I would HIGHLY recommend retaining Mr. Pryer as counsel. This man knows what he's doing, and according to my friend, has a 100% success rate based on my friend's referrals. After he was done my case, his streak continues. No guarantees of course, but the odds are stacked in your favour if you have a legitimate case. Even though my experience was contingent on their ICBC expertise, this office also practices immigration law as well. They have staff who are bilingual in English and one of Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin. One last fact - in case you are wondering about Mr. Specht, unfortunately he passed away in 2012.

Had a very friendly and understanding consultation this week with Specht & Pryer which helped me…read morefind solutions for an immigration issue that has been bothering me for a long time. Mr. Pryer really took the time to understand my situation and created a few attainable options for me. What really stood out for me was that Specht & Pryer was not interested in charging me for things they weren't capable of solving, which was refreshing. I highly recommend this trustable team!

I will never ever deal with them again, we agreed on a price for them to fight my case and then…read moretowards the end they asked for another $7.5000 on top of the $10.000 I paid because they did more work than they anticipate, please stay away from them

I was involved in a criminal case and was there asking for help. Filkow was my first lawyer to meet…read morewith. I was charged 560 dollars for 20 minutes consultation. Recently, Filkow filed a complaint to Yelp "Jullianne says she spent 20 minutes and was charged. This is false. She spent close to 90 minutes in our office. She says the first consultation is free. That is false as well." Here is what happened. When I arrived, I waited for 20 mins. After I came in, I talked about my situation in 5 mins and there was 2 lawyers, 1 female & 1 male giving my advice. The advice was not to be charged in the first place and they will help me with it. Do you think this type of communication takes 90 mins that long? You must be kidding me! Not to mention that the lawyers became impatient after we started talking in 10 mins. Thats why I leave so fast. After I came to other 5 criminal lawyers, they charged me nothing for the first consultation and their rate was 3000 dollars lower than Filkow gave me. So terrible!! Not recommended. Please note if my comment was removed. I will be posting my commment again and again. So do not even think about it. BTW, look at your all 1-star reviews. If I am the one lying, do all of the other reviews lie as well?

Total waste of money to fight an IRP with this firm. Save…read moreyour money for the fines. It is basically a do it yourself system that they have in place. You do all the work and hope for the best.

I have had the worst experience in my life with all the lawyers I've dealt with dealing with this…read morefirm, I got the sense that the judge was mostly irritated with the lawyer, arguing points that made no sense, according to the judge, and they left out important facts from my story. Looking back I should never of hired this firm and definitely never will again.

Updated our wills with Winright Law. Absolutely perfect experience with the majority of the work…read moredone by email and phone. In person only required to sign the final documents. Professional, timely and friendly service.

*** An update re: the below. I am happy that Winright reached out to me, answered my legal…read morequestion and assured me they will look into preventing the below from happening again. Great customer service, now I see why they have such great reviews here:). I was very disappointed in the way my case was handled with Winright. I contacted them initially on a Saturday via Yelp and followed up Monday. The friendly receptionist asked me to send in the paper work for the law team to review if they could help me. As time was of the essence, I quickly responded and sent in what they requested Monday. I followed up with an email Tuesday and when I did not hear back nearing the end of that day I phoned to enquire when I could set up an appointment. I was saddened to hear that the firm is too busy with other cases and they could not forsee a time when they could discuss my case with me. This exercise unfortunately cost me precious time in receiving an opinion on a time limited case. I am extremely disappointed they did not inform me from the beginning that they didn't have the time to meet with me (for 30 min!) to give an opinion. I wish I was posting another 5 star review after using their services, but my experience with them was anything but.