Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Legal Defense in Kelowna
At Tessmer Law Offices, we are dedicated advocates committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcomes in legal matters. Established in 1985, our firm combines decades of experience with a personalized approach to criminal defense, civil forfeiture, and Charter of Rights and Freedoms cases. Our team of skilled lawyers leverages in-depth knowledge of evolving legal landscapes, including specialized expertise in drug offenses, impaired driving, and asset protection.We prioritize transparency through flat-rate billing and maintain an extensive internal library of case precedents to strengthen defenses. With a track record of success in courts from British Columbia to the Supreme Court of Canada, we ensure clients receive strategic representation grounded in constitutional principles and ethical practice.
Services
Criminal Defense
Civil Forfeiture
Drug Offenses
Impaired Driving
Charter Rights Violations
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in criminal defense and civil forfeiture cases.
- Our team maintains an internal library of case precedents for stronger legal strategies.
- We specialize in constitutional defenses under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- We offer transparent flat-rate billing with no hidden costs.
- Our lawyers have successfully represented clients at all court levels in Canada.
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide robust defense against criminal charges including assault, theft, and drug-related offenses. Our lawyers leverage constitutional rights and precedents to challenge evidence and negotiate dismissals. With experience in BC courts and the Supreme Court of Canada, we ensure strategic representation tailored to each case's complexities.
Civil Forfeiture
Our team challenges unlawful asset seizures under British Columbia's Civil Forfeiture Act. We defend against government attempts to confiscate property by proving rights violations during evidence collection. Recent successes include recovering $60,000 from $80,000 seized through procedural challenges and constitutional arguments.
Drug Offenses
We defend clients facing possession, trafficking, and production charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Our strategies include challenging search validity, disputing expert testimony, and negotiating discharges to avoid criminal records. We address immigration implications and employment consequences while preparing for trial when necessary.
Charter Rights Violations
We specialize in challenging cases where police violated Charter rights including unreasonable search (Section 8), arbitrary detention (Section 9), and trial delays (Section 11b). Our precedents include excluding evidence from improper searches and securing stayed charges due to procedural violations during investigations.
Impaired Driving
Our defense covers breathalyzer challenges, procedural violations, and license suspension appeals. We contest roadside prohibitions by examining device calibration records and police conduct. With over 30 years of combined experience, we leverage technical defenses and constitutional arguments to reduce penalties or secure dismissals.
People
Stan Tessmer
Founder
With over 35 years of experience, Stan Tessmer specializes in criminal defense and Charter rights litigation. He has argued cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and developed precedents challenging unlawful searches and asset forfeitures.
Cory Armour
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Cory Armour focuses on impaired driving defense and drug offense cases. He combines technical expertise in breathalyzer challenges with strategic negotiations to minimize client penalties while preparing for trial when necessary.
Questions
What areas of law does Tessmer Law Offices specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, civil forfeiture, and Charter of Rights and Freedoms violations, with particular expertise in drug offenses and impaired driving cases.
How does the firm handle asset forfeiture cases?
We challenge unlawful seizures by proving procedural violations during evidence collection, leveraging constitutional arguments to recover assets under British Columbia's Civil Forfeiture Act.
Do you offer flat-rate billing for all services?
Yes, our criminal defense services use transparent flat-rate billing with no hidden costs, ensuring predictable expenses throughout your case resolution.
Can first-time drug offenders avoid criminal records?
We pursue diversions and discharges to prevent criminal records, though outcomes depend on case specifics and Crown prosecution policies during court proceedings.
What courts do your lawyers appear in?
Our lawyers represent clients in British Columbia Provincial and Supreme Courts, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada for complex legal matters.
How do you handle emergency legal situations?
We provide urgent representation for asset seizures, arrests, and immediate roadside prohibitions through our emergency services available during critical legal moments.
