Experienced Legal Representation in Surrey, BC
Paul E. Briggs is a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer with over two decades of experience defending individuals against serious criminal charges in British Columbia. Known for his strategic legal approach and extensive trial experience, he has represented clients in complex cases. He has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia, including the British Columbia Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, defending individuals against serious criminal charges.
With a strong focus on sexual assault defense, wrongful accusations, and criminal appeals, Paul has built a reputation for meticulous case preparation, effective courtroom advocacy, and strategic cross-examinations. His practice areas extend to aggravated assault, domestic assault, drug offenses, fraud, firearms offenses and impaired driving cases, making him a trusted advocate in high-stakes criminal litigation.
A distinguished alumnus of the University of Victoria, Paul earned his law degree in 1997. Since then, he has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of his clients under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His ability to identify procedural errors, analyze witness testimony, and challenge unlawful police conduct has played a crucial role in defending his clients and advocating for fair legal proceedings.
Paul E. Briggs is particularly recognized for defending individuals accused of complex sexual offenses, including historic sexual assault allegations, internet-based sexual offenses, and workplace misconduct claims. His deep understanding of forensic evidence, witness credibility, and the complexities of consent law allows him to effectively safeguard the rights of his clients. Notably, he represented a client in a high-profile sexual assault conviction appeal, which resulted in the conviction being overturned and recognized by the court as a miscarriage of justice. He also successfully defended his client in related deportation proceedings.
Beyond his courtroom advocacy, Paul is committed to legal education and community engagement, participating in initiatives like Dial A Law of People's Law School, a non-profit society based in British Columbia, Canada.
