Michael Mines | Vancouver Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael Mines was born in Vancouver and grew up in the West End and Kitsilano. He was educated at the University of British Columbia, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree (Urban Studies) in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1992.

Since becoming a member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1993, Mr. Mines has exclusively practiced criminal law, including part-time Crown Prosecution work. Over the years Mr. Mines has defended clients charged with all manner of criminal charges, from shoplifting to murder. Mr. Mines has obtained successful results for clients charged in British Columbia Provincial and Supreme Courts, including several jury trials.

With offices in Vancouver’s Marine Building, and working closely with three associates, Michael Mines represents clients throughout the Lower Mainland and the rest of British Columbia. From providing clients with early legal advice through conducting trials and appeals, Michael Mines is dedicated to helping his clients achieve the very best possible results.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Mines & Company Law Corporation	Vancouver, BC	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of British Columbia	LL.B.	Law School	1992
University of British Columbia	Bachelors	Urban Studies	1983

State / Court	Date
British Columbia	1993

• Law Society of British Columbia
  Trial Lawers Association of British Columbia

• Handpicked Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Vancouver, BC | Three Best Rated | 2019

• R. vs. K.A. – Surrey Provincial Court
  Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed by way of a Peace Bond and to enter a stay of proceedings on the criminal charges. No criminal record.

• R. vs. J.A. – Vancouver Provincial Court
  Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown and the Court that, in all the circumstances, it was in the public interest to grant our client a conditional discharge without any reporting condition.

• R. vs. J.H. – Vancouver Provincial Court
  Mr. Mines was able to convince Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings on the eve of the trial date. No criminal record.

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1993) Practicing lawyer in British Columbia. Verified with Law Society of British Columbia.	October 22, 2020

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