Business Details
Your Trusted Criminal Defence Lawyer in Halifax & Dartmouth
Elizabeth Cooper is a dedicated criminal defence lawyer serving clients in Dartmouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia. With over two decades of experience in criminal law, regulatory law, and legislative drafting, she provides comprehensive legal representation for charges under the Criminal Code, including DUI, assault, drug and weapons offences, and appeals. Her practice extends to regulatory offences under the Excise Act and Revenue Act, alongside expertise in challenging and interpreting legislation. A graduate of Queens University, College of Europe, and University of Ottawa, Elizabeth holds two advanced law degrees and was awarded a European Commission scholarship for her Masters in Law. She is a member of the Bar Associations of Ontario and Nova Scotia, bringing scholarly rigor and practical insight to every case. Her work includes landmark regulatory projects, such as drafting the Canada-Chile and Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreements, and securing a $1.6 billion payment for Western Canadian farmers.Elizabeth prioritizes client rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, offering strategic counsel tailored to each individual's circumstances. Her practice combines academic excellence with hands-on legal advocacy to protect clients' interests. She emphasizes early legal intervention, transparent communication, and thorough preparation at every stage of the judicial process. Clients benefit from her dual focus on technical legal expertise and personalized service, ensuring their rights are upheld throughout proceedings.
Services
Criminal Law
Regulatory Law
Legislative Drafting
DUI Defense
Assault Cases
Drug Offenses
Weapons Offenses
Appeals
Charter of Rights
Contraband Tobacco
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in criminal and regulatory law.
- Our team includes a lawyer with dual graduate law degrees.
- We are members of Ontario and Nova Scotia bar associations.
- We secured a $1.6 billion payment through regulatory expertise.
- Our practice includes drafting international trade agreements.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Upper Canada
- Nova Scotia Barristers Society
Services
Criminal Law
Elizabeth Cooper provides expert criminal law representation for charges under the Criminal Code, including DUI, assault, drug and weapons offences, and appeals. Her practice emphasizes Charter of Rights protections and strategic defense planning. Clients receive personalized counsel tailored to their specific charges and circumstances.
Regulatory Law
The firm offers regulatory law services, including defense against Excise Act and Revenue Act violations. Elizabeth Cooper combines legislative drafting expertise with practical advocacy to challenge regulations and advise on compliance. Her experience includes high-impact regulatory projects with national implications.
Legislative Drafting
As a professional legislative drafting consultant, Elizabeth Cooper advises on law interpretation and development. Her work includes drafting international trade agreements like the Canada-Chile and Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreements, ensuring precise legal language and compliance with domestic and international standards.
Appeals
The firm handles criminal appeals, focusing on identifying legal errors and constitutional violations in trial proceedings. Elizabeth Cooper's dual expertise in criminal law and legislative interpretation strengthens appellate strategies, aiming to overturn unjust convictions or reduce excessive sentences.
Charter of Rights
Charter of Rights challenges form a core part of the practice, addressing unlawful search and seizure, arbitrary detention, and trial fairness issues. Elizabeth Cooper leverages her background in constitutional law to protect client rights at every stage of criminal proceedings.
People
Elizabeth Cooper
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Elizabeth Cooper is a Dartmouth-Halifax criminal defence lawyer with advanced legal education and memberships in Ontario and Nova Scotia bar associations. She specializes in Criminal Code charges, regulatory offences, and legislative drafting, combining scholarly expertise with practical advocacy.
Questions
What should I do if I've been arrested or charged with a crime?
Remain silent, request a lawyer immediately, and avoid discussing your case with police until you've consulted legal counsel to protect your rights.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
A lawyer will advise your rights, represent you in court, negotiate with prosecutors, build a defense strategy, and prevent self-incrimination during proceedings.
What are my rights during police interrogation?
You have the right to remain silent, consult a lawyer before answering questions, and be informed of the charges against you during detention.
What is bail, and how do I get it?
Bail allows release from custody pending trial. Your lawyer will argue for your release during a hearing, with conditions determined by the court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with a lawyer?
Bring arrest documents, witness lists, relevant evidence, and a written summary of events to help your lawyer build an effective defense strategy.
