Charged with a crime in British Columbia? What you do in the next few hours can shape everything that follows.
We defend people across British Columbia facing assault, impaired driving, drug, theft, fraud, and sexual offence charges. From your very first call, we listen, we keep things confidential, and we work to protect the options you still have.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll call you back — confidential, no obligation.
You're not alone. Most people facing a criminal charge feel exactly the way you do right now, and there is a clear way through this.
Should I just explain what happened?
An officer is asking friendly, casual questions. But until you've spoken with us, anything you say, even trying to explain your side, can end up used against you later.
What even happens to me now?
One phone call and everything changed. Court dates, paperwork, and deadlines are piling up, and so far nobody has explained any of it to you in plain language. We will.
Am I going home tonight?
Work, family, the people who need you. Right now it feels like all of it is riding on a decision you don't understand and can't control. That's exactly where we step in.
Will this follow me for the rest of my life?
A record doesn't stay in the courtroom. It can resurface on job applications, at the border, and in immigration paperwork, long after the case is closed. We think about that with you from day one.
We give you straightforward guidance from people who know these courts well. Everything you tell us stays confidential from the very first call, and if you're still not sure where you stand, a free 30-minute case evaluation costs you nothing. One call can change how the rest of this goes for you.
Every case is different. Here's where we spend most of our time in court.
Don't see your charge listed? Call us, we likely still handle it.
You deserve a team that actually answers your calls, explains every step in plain language, and treats your case like it matters, because it does.
You'll work with a dedicated member of our legal team who knows your case, not a rotating call centre.
What you tell us is protected, whether or not you decide to retain us.
From summary charges to indictable matters, we've stood beside clients in BC Provincial and Supreme Court.
Our experience reaches the Federal Court of Canada, and BC's Provincial, Supreme, and Appeal Courts.
Real reviews from real people we've helped across British Columbia.
Justin owns and leads this firm personally, backed by a dedicated legal team who manages the day to day work on your case.
Owner & Founder
Justin is the owner and founder of The Law Office of Justin S. Bhangu (Bhangu Law). He personally oversees every case that comes through the firm, and a dedicated legal team works alongside him to manage the details of your file from start to finish. He's a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.), and has appeared before courts and tribunals throughout British Columbia and federally.
Yes, the period before charges are laid is often when the most important decisions get made, including whether and how you speak with police. It's worth getting advice before that conversation happens, not after.
No. Speaking with a lawyer is a right, not an admission of guilt. It's the same step anyone would take to make sure their side is heard and protected.
Yes. Conversations with our legal team are protected by solicitor-client privilege, whether or not you go on to retain our services.
Bring it up on the call. We'll talk through fees and options openly during your free consultation, before you commit to anything.
From your first call to resolution, here's exactly what to expect.
Reach our office directly, or send a brief description and we'll call you back.
In a free 30-minute call, we listen, review what you've been charged with, and explain your realistic options.
We review disclosure and evidence, and build the approach that fits your situation.
Representation at every appearance, from bail, through to trial or resolution.
One free, confidential call with our team could change how the rest of your case goes. No obligation.
