Criminal Justice | Aboriginal Rights
Jessica Cartwright BiographyJessica has been practicing criminal law since 2018 following her admission to the Alberta bar. She has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta and returned to the University of Alberta to obtain her law degree after working in the private sector for several years. |
Jessica was the President of the Indigenous Law Students Association during her second and third year of Law school. Jessica worked tirelessly on campus to raise awareness of Indigenous legal issues, with a focus on the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the Criminal Justice system. Jessica worked with legal practitioners, Judges and non-profit agencies to educate and the legal and law schoengage ol communities on the Gladue sentencing principles and the need for more co-operative work between agencies and Lawyers to ensure fairness in the Justice system.
While in Law school, Jessica also volunteered for Student Legal Services Criminal Division and received the Metis scholar Award in both her second and third year of Law school. In her graduating year, Jessica received the Hadjuk Gibbs Award for academic standing and commitment to volunteering.
In addition to the Edmonton Law Courts, Jessica’s legal practice locations include Lac La Biche, and Boyle areas of Alberta and is willing to travel anywhere in the Province for her clients.
Jessica also ran a law practice in the Northwest Territories and has conducted trials in the Yukon Territories and Saskatchewan. Jessica has successfully conducted trials in both Provincial and King’s Bench Court on a variety of criminal matters including aggravated assault, robbery, theft, kidnapping, discharge of a firearm, and assault with a weapon. She has also conducted several preliminary inquires including drug trafficking, sexual assault, attempted murder, and second-degree murder. Many of Jessica’s clients are First Nations or Metis and from historically marginalized communities Her approach is client-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. She has conducted countless Provincial and King’s bench bail hearings, and Gladue sentencing hearings.
Jessica maintains an intensive Criminal Law practice and finds from client feedback that the extra time and attention that she provides each client brings a high degree of successful defences and are well-appreciated by her clients.
Client Reviews
“Jessica Cartwright rescued me when I needed help the most…. She honestly got me the best possible outcome.” – CM
“Jessica is an Excellent defense attorney, not only has she obtained me results in which I’ve been blown away. She takes the time required to produce outstanding results, while at the same time making sure the best interests of her clients are being met…. Absolutely outstanding results. Cares about her clients well being. She is relentless, charismatic, professional, dedicated, and trustworthy.” – JJ
“RELIABLE, INFORMATIVE, DETAILED, DEDICATED, and RESOURCEFUL…. Truly cares about her clients, goes above and beyond” – AC
“Ms. Jessica, who was assigned to my case was quite professional and was very helpful throughout my case. She was clear on explaining what was going on and what the next step we should take next. I am very, very thankful and happy to have worked with her.” – RM
“Thank you, Jessica Cartwright, for all the hard work and energy you put into what you do best. She is professional, with great communication with her clients.” – FB
Wentworth Building
Suite 204, 10209 – 97 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0L6
24 Hours: 780-999-8001
Fax: 780-757-2220
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Business Hours
Monday – 9am-5pm
Tuesday – 9am-5pm
Wednesday – 9am-5pm
Thursday – 9am-5pm
Friday – 9am-5pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Holidays – Closed
About Chartrand Law Office
Chartrand Law Office is an
Edmonton-based law firm with a special interest in criminal defence
and justice.
We accept cases in the Western provinces for serious criminal cases where a positive result is desired.
