Martin Reesink

 Martin was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2001, and worked at a military lawyer at the Canadian Forces’ Judge Advocate General office for almost 5 years, defending Canadian soldiers across Canada, and teaching courses on the law of armed conflict.  

That’s where he learned the phrase: attention to detail.

In 2007, Martin launched Reesink Law and Associates to defend ordinary people facing sometimes curious charges of fraud and theft, unfair allegations of violence, and sexual charges, sad impaired driving cases, and unique drug and weapon related charges; and a triple murder.

Martin believes that every accused person has the right to a trial, but no-one charged with an offence can be punished for having their trial. 

You know, defending accused people is a bit like gardening: it requires continual attention, care, and a discerning eye.  Some fact situations require precise weeding, others, generous watering.   The case grows, if it is well-maintained.  But, like plants, trials are intricate, slow and delicate.

Before lawyering, from 1989-1994, Martin worked as an interpreter in Russian, French and English, in Moscow, Russia, and was an eyewitness to metamorphosis of the Soviet Union into Russia.    This sobering event gave Martin a unique glimpse into the mechanics of legal - and not so legal -  power. 

 Returning to Ottawa in 1994, Martin completed a Master’s degree in International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School, and completed law school with a bursary.   

Fluent in French and Russian, Martin is also a member of the Legal Aid criminal panel. 

Martin is ready:  ready to listen to you, plan with you, and defend you.

Thank you for reading.

Nyakueth, also known as Nya, is a law clerk and Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits at Reesink Law. She is a 2nd-gen South Sudanese, born in Canada. She grew up in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Ottawa with family, in her later years. 

Nyakueth is a 3rd year Economics student at Carleton University, her interest in economic development stems from her strong desire to help those in need, and attempt to improve the mental, financial, and physical situation around herself and others. 

She grew up with seven siblings, to refugee parents that came to Canada to flee from war and for a better life. Through this she’s able to acknowledge her privileges and use them to help understand other people and their situations. Nyakueth understands the complexity of an accused person, not everyone that is charged should be labeled a hardened criminal, there are many factors that dictate an accused person and their behaviours. As an African Canadian, Nyakueth recognizes and understands the challenges marginalized people face in Canada, systemically and in their daily lives. 

At Reesink Law, Nyakueth likes to work alongside Martin Reesink and address these challenges people may face that affect their life. Nyakueth is also attentive to client’s and their needs, whether they are emotional needs, or legal, she is here to assist Martin Reesink and his clients.

She is able to provide a comfortable, personable, and empathetic experience for clients, while assisting them with their legal needs alongside Martin Reesink. 

Whether it is a criminal matter, or family matter, Nyakueth is happy to help!

 Edna does not fall neatly into one category. People have a hard time defining her, and they are sometimes threatened by this. So, she knows exactly what it feels like when the whole world feels against you. With all the different roles Edna has played, she now has deep insight into how the legal world works. 

She has experience working behind the scenes as a clerk in the courtroom, handling paperwork. She has experience working with prominent lawyers in the city of Ottawa, researching their most important cases. She has worked tirelessly as a UOttawa law student, even competing as a semi-finalist in the Nelligan 1L Moot Court competition. Let her experience work for you, too.

Edna is fully able to assist with your needs in three different languages in the realm of family and criminal law. There’s no need to handle everything on your own. Contact Edna today.

Have a great day,

Edna