For over 60 years, Walsh has provided advice and defence solutions for individuals facing a wide variety of issues ranging from Criminal Code matters to constitutional and Charter challenges.

Regulatory, Criminal, and Public Law
At A Glance

This practice area primarily serves clients with issues that arise from alleged criminal or other regulatory offenses. Additionally, our team is experienced in providing support with everything from constitutional and Charter challenges to defence in academic, professional or parental proceedings.

Dedicated Defence

Any criminal, regulatory or public law issue can have serious consequences for a business or individual. Our committed team of experienced lawyers bring a unique, people-first approach to the issue, and are devoted to finding the best possible solution for every client.

Walsh’s Regulatory, Criminal & Public Law Group represents clients throughout Southern Alberta, including in: Calgary, Okotoks, Canmore/Banff, Cochrane, Airdrie, Didsbury, High River, Olds, Turner Valley, Claresholm, Nanton, Strathmore, Chestermere, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort MacLeod, Pincher Creek, Carstairs, Drayton Valley, and Rocky Mountain House in a variety of areas, including:

  • All Criminal Code matters
  • White collar regulatory and criminal matters, including fraud
  • Securities Act offences and related proceedings before the Alberta Securities Commission
  • Competition Act offences
  • Income Tax Act offences
  • Consumer Protection Act offences
  • Proceeds of Crime and Forfeiture matters
  • Alberta Surface Rights Board Matters
  • Occupational Health and Safety matters
  • Safety Code and Building Code offences
  • Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act offences
  • Wildlife Act and other hunting offences
  • Child Protection and Child Welfare Parental Defence
  • Professional disciplinary proceedings, including matters before all bodies established under the Health Professions Act and before the Mutual Funds Dealers Association, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Law Society, APEGA, Real Estate Council of Alberta, and other professional regulatory bodies
  • University and College disciplinary and academic proceedings
  • Driving offences, including impaired driving
  • Traffic Safety and Commercial Transportation matters
  • Constitutional and Charter challenges and all matters relating to constitutional and civil rights
  • Any other matters before provincial or federal administrative boards or tribunals

Lawyers Who Practice In This Area

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