Roisin Neary

I am a criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence’s Victoria Office a full-service criminal defence law office, with central offices in Victoria, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Saskatchewan

My practice is based in Victoria, BC.

My personal and professional background includes extensive court experience and a strong record of satisfied clients throughout Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

I received my Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in 2022. During law school, I assisted clients through the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic gaining hands on experience early in my legal career. In addition, I completed the Indigenous Cultural Competency Certificate to engage in cross-cultural learning opportunities and explore Indigenous perspectives on law. Prior to law school, I received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Victoria.

My legal practice is dedicated solely to criminal defence, appearing almost daily in either Provincial or Supreme Court across multiple jurisdictions in British Columbia. I am committed to building trust and confidence with all clients, ensuring their interests are respectfully protected at every stage of the criminal process, from bail hearings to trials and sentencing. I am a compassionate, yet tough advocate, representing clients across a diverse range of cases. I have a strong record of success and act on files involving assault, driving offences, theft, fraud, mischief, criminal harassment, sexual offences, and other criminal matters.

Regardless of the charges you face, I recognize that an arrest can have a profound impact on your life. I provide strategic and dedicated representation at every stage of the criminal process, understanding both the high stakes involved and the complexities of navigating the criminal justice system. I am currently accepting new clients throughout British Columbia and welcome the opportunity to discuss your matter.