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Criminal Defence and Traffic Matters in Calgary

Clear Advice When You Are Facing a Charge

A criminal charge or traffic offense can significantly impact your work, family responsibilities, and ability to drive. At FCO Legal, we provide expert legal representation in Calgary and across Alberta, assisting clients facing summary conviction offences, traffic tickets, and impaired driving charges.


We help you understand the allegations against you, evaluate the available evidence, and explore your options for defense. Our approach emphasizes careful preparation, practical advice, and representation tailored to your unique circumstances.


Criminal and Traffic Services


Summary Conviction Offences

Our team offers professional guidance and representation for various criminal matters, including reviewing disclosure, assessing evidence, and preparing for court appearances with a focus on your specific legal needs.


Traffic Tickets and Driving-Related Offences

We specialize in helping clients with traffic offences and driving-related allegations. We thoroughly review your ticket or charge, discuss the available options, and advise you on the best course of action in response to the matter.


Bail and Release Conditions

We provide assistance with bail matters and inquiries about release conditions. We evaluate the circumstances and outline the steps you can take to address your concerns effectively.


Guilty Pleas and Sentencing

If you are contemplating a guilty plea, our criminal defence attorneys explain the implications and help assess the proposed resolution. When suitable, we prepare sentencing submissions that address your individual circumstances and supporting evidence.


Licence Suspensions and SafeRoads Matters

Our team evaluates driving suspensions and SafeRoads matters to determine the processes in place and how we can assist you. It’s crucial to act promptly, as these matters often involve tight deadlines.


How We Help

Initially, we review your charge documents, upcoming dates, and any immediate concerns. We then assess the available evidence, clarify your options, and discuss the necessary steps to move forward.


Depending on your case, our assistance may include communication with the prosecution, preparation for a hearing, resolution discussions, or representation in court.


What to Bring or Send


Please provide:

  • Your ticket, summons, appearance notice, or other charge documents.
  • Your next court date or response deadline.
  • Any release order and conditions.
  • Disclosure or prosecution materials you have received.
  • Relevant correspondence, photographs, or recordings.
  • Any driving suspension or SafeRoads notice.


Let us know immediately if a court date or deadline is approaching.

Discuss Your Criminal or Traffic Matter

Contact FCO Legal with your charge details, court date or response deadline. We will discuss whether we can assist and the next steps.

Discuss Your Charge or Ticket

Criminal Defence and Traffic Lawyer in Calgary

Please reach us at info@fcolegal.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Yes. We can review the allegation, explain the process and discuss whether representation is appropriate for your circumstances.

A consultation can help you understand the plea, potential consequences and available options before deciding how to proceed.

No. The outcome depends on the facts, evidence and applicable process. We provide a candid assessment and explain the options available.

Our practice focuses on summary conviction offences and traffic-related matters. Contact us with the details of your charge so we can confirm whether it falls within our scope.