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Jessica Atwal
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Jessica Atwal is a Criminal Defence Lawyer at White & Jeet Criminal Defence, representing individuals charged with criminal offences across Alberta. She is deeply committed to criminal defence work and to achieving the best possible outcome for each client through disciplined preparation and focused advocacy.
She represents individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges, including serious and complex matters, and approaches every file with diligence, professionalism, and respect for the serious impact criminal proceedings can have on a person’s life, reputation, and future.
About
Jessica approaches each file with focus, diligence, and professionalism, recognizing what is at stake for clients when a criminal allegation enters their life. She takes the time to understand the full context of a matter and brings steady attention to detail from the earliest stages through resolution.
Known for clear communication and steady guidance, she works to ensure clients understand what is happening, what their options are, and what to expect at every stage of the criminal justice process. Her goal is to replace uncertainty with clarity, so clients can make informed decisions with confidence as their case moves forward.
Strategic Approach
the evidence and a disciplined approach to building a strategy that fits the specific facts of the case. She focuses on identifying the key issues early, assessing risk realistically, and responding strategically as matters develop.
Her advocacy is practical and client-centred, combining strong attention to detail with clear, straightforward advice so clients can make informed decisions as their matter moves forward. She approaches each case with professionalism and respect, recognizing that strong defence work requires both legal precision and calm, consistent guidance.
Mentorship & Community
Jessica’s training demonstrates strong engagement and leadership in the legal community. She graduated on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from the University of Calgary. At Thompson Rivers University, she served as Vice President of the South Asian Law Students Association, contributing to student leadership. This commitment to collaboration extends to her work at White & Jeet Criminal Defence, where preparation and professional standards are central to effective client representation.
Education & Credentials
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Thompson Rivers University (2022)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law and Society, University of Calgary (2019)
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Criminal Defence Lawyers Association (Calgary and Red Deer)
- Member, Southern Alberta Defence Lawyers’ Association
- Member, Association of Women Lawyers
- Member, Women in Canadian Criminal Defence
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Criminal Charges We Defend in Alberta
Focused defence across a wide range of criminal charges in Alberta.
Our lawyers handle complex and high-stakes criminal matters at every stage of the process, from first appearance through trial and appeal.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence regularly represents clients facing serious violent allegations, drug and controlled substance offences, and financial or legally complex charges across Alberta.
Each case is approached with careful preparation, practical strategy, and a clear understanding of what is at stake.
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Substance Offences
Financial & Complex Criminal Matters
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Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers
Being charged with a criminal offence is a serious matter. Your liberty, reputation, and future may be at stake. Before you speak to anyone, you have the right to consult with counsel.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence is a team of criminal defence lawyers with offices in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, representing clients throughout Alberta.
We provide experienced legal representation, clear, practical advice, and dependable advocacy when it matters most.
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