"A person cannot be made to suffer a grossly disproportionate punishment simply to send a message to discourage others from offending."

Serving the Ottawa region since 2007, we understand the significant impact that criminal charges can have on your life. From tarnishing your reputation to jeopardizing your job, family, and social connections, the consequences can be far-reaching. That’s why we have dedicated ourselves to building a Law Office that is responsive, effective, and committed to protecting your rights right here in Ottawa.

At Reesink Law, an experienced criminal defense attorney from the Ottawa region is here to stand by your side, offering unwavering support and expert guidance throughout your legal journey. Our staff takes the time to listen, understand your unique circumstances specific to the Ottawa region, and tailor our approach to best serve your interests. With our depth of knowledge and understanding of the local criminal law landscape, we are equipped to handle a wide range of cases, from minor offenses to complex, high-profile trials.

A criminal charge can cast a long shadow over your personal and professional life, even within the Ottawa community. We are dedicated to protecting your reputation and ensuring that your rights are upheld in the local legal process. Our attorneys in Ottawa meticulously analyze the evidence, explore all available defences, and develop a strong strategy to pursue the most favourable outcome possible for your case. We are relentless in our pursuit of justice and will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to secure your future within the Ottawa region.

Our team is familiar with Indigenous law, especially as it intersects with Criminal Law - specifically, they assist with Gladue reporting.

The Gladue report is a pre-sentencing or bail hearing report. These reports contain recommendations to the court about what an appropriate sentence might be, and include information about the Aboriginal persons’ background such as: history regarding residential schools, child welfare removal, physical or sexual abuse, underlying developmental or health issues, such as FASD, anxiety, or substance use. Gladue applies to all self-identified Aboriginal People: status and not, regardless of whether they live in or outside of an Aboriginal community. Aboriginal People can waive their Gladue rights. The Gladue Principle also applies to breaches of long-term supervision orders.