Criminal lawyers in Calgary, defending your rights.
If you are facing criminal charges, you need a legal team to review your case as soon as possible. A criminal conviction can carry serious penalties including expensive fines and jail time. Not to mention the significant long-term financial, employment, and immigration implications.
If you’re in trouble, we can help.
Strategic Criminal Defence was founded by senior criminal lawyer Michael Oykhman. Our firm, and our experienced team of 15+ criminal defence lawyers, have defended clients in over 10,000 criminal cases. We are proud to be recognized as one of Alberta’s top Google-rated criminal defence teams.
Our results are backed by over 500 five-star Google reviews and a spot on Three Best Rated’s Calgary Criminal Lawyers. Our work in high-profile cases has earned us extensive media coverage on CTV, CBC, the Calgary Herald, and Yahoo News, affirming our reputation as a trusted advocate for clients.
Leveraging our extensive network of lawyers and decades of experience, we craft defence strategies to help those accused of a crime beat the charge.
Located in Calgary, we serve clients throughout the province. Our vast experience and proven track record of success have equipped us to protect your rights and achieve the best outcome for your criminal case.
If you are seeking criminal trial lawyers to provide a vigorous defence, contact our team at Strategic Criminal Defence today by calling (403) 719-6410.
Practice Areas
Immediate Roadside Sanction
An Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) is a sanction imposed by a peace officer if a driver’s blood alcohol concentration is over the legal limit.
Domestic Violence
A charge is considered domestic in nature if it involves violence against a family member or a current/former romantic partner.
Violent Offences
Violent offences result from alleged harmful events between people. These include assault, homicide, and sexual offences.
Drug Offences
Drug charges are offences which arise from an interaction with an illicit drug or substance including possession, trafficking, distribution, and importation.
Youth Offences
Youth offences are primarily addressed through the Youth Criminal Justice Act which aims to rehabilitate young people and reduce youth crime.
Administration of Justice
Administration of justice offences include Criminal Code violations of failure to comply with conditions, prisoner unlawfully at large, failure to appear, and breach of probation.
Criminal Driving
Criminal driving encompasses multiple motor vehicle offences in the Criminal Code and is different from charges under the Traffic Safety Act of Alberta.
Assault & Threats
Assault is a charge whereby someone applies force (directly or indirectly) to a person without their consent.
Sexual Offences
Sexual offences include sexual interference, exploitation, and most commonly sexual assault.
Property Crimes
Crimes against property are serious charges in Canada. This includes theft, break and enters and vehicle fraud.
Why Choose Us?
Our firm has over 500+ five-star Google reviews across Canada.
We are one of the largest criminal defence teams in Western Canada.
Our lawyers have over 60 years of combined legal experience.
We have defended clients in over 10,000 criminal cases.
We offer flexible payment structures and fee plans.
Our team is available 24/7 to provide help and support.
Meet Your Calgary Legal Team
Our Calgary office has 12 dedicated lawyers who are passionate about criminal defence work and ensuring a just outcome for each of their clients.
Successful Cases
Failure to Provide a Breath Sample
Charge Stayed;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 75790038
Refusal to Provide a Breath Sample
Charge Withdrawn; Fine
Case Number: 55582522
Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 55792555
Impaired Driving
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 59592530
Failure to Provide a Breath Sample
Charges Stayed;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 75790038
Impaired Driving
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 55592573
Domestic Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 55592538
Domestic Assault with a Weapon
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 65690236
Assault Charge
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 75790026
Domestic Assault with a Weapon
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 55592575
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 5518551
Criminal Harassment
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 7619881
Sexual Assault
Charge Withdrawn
Case Number: 55592585
Indecent Act
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 35370056
Voyeurism Charges
Charges Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 551866
Sexual Assault
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 55572393
Solicitation of Sexual Services
Charge Stayed;
Alternative Measures Program
Case Number: 758-190057
Sexual Assault
Acquitted at Trial
Case Number: 37370079
Mischief Charge
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 65690248
Mischief Charge
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 65680192
Break and Enter and Mischief
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 53662253
Theft Under $5000
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 741774
Theft Over $5000
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 44470290
$5000 Graffiti Ticket
Charge Withdrawn
Case Number: 25280075
Possession Charge
Alternative Measures;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 2250086
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Charge Withdrawn;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 75790045
Possession of an Illegal Substance
Alternative Measures;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 32360030
Two Counts of Possession
Conditional Discharge;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 541783
Possession Charge
Alternative Measures;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 65680165
Three Counts of Possession
Alternative Measures;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 2250117
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
Charge Stayed;
No Criminal Record
Case Number: 22290272
Speeding Ticket
Charge Withdrawn
Case Number: 25280119
Operation of a Vehicle Contrary to Restriction
Ticket Withdrawn
Case Number: 9583794
Stunting Ticket
Charge Withdrawn
Case Number: 25280046
Pedestrian on Roadway and Intoxicated in Public
Tickets Withdrawn;
No Fine
Case Number: 25280202
Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
Charge Withdrawn
Case Number: 21280212