Calgary Criminal Lawyers

DAVID G. CHOW

(403) 452-8018
80+ 5-Star Google Reviews
20+ Years of Criminal Defence Experience
500+ Successful Cases

David Chow, a Calgary criminal lawyer and roadside sanctions lawyer (IRS).

"Don't blindly trust a website or an advertisement (including this one). Any lawyer can sell you online, not every lawyer can properly defend a case". 

I am a criminal defence lawyer and roadside sanctions lawyer. This means that I defend people who are accused off committing offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. I also defend people sanctioned under the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (roadside sanctions).  Please understand, I am not a divorce lawyer, corporate counsel or a civil litigator (a lawyer who sues). I am only a criminal defence lawyer and roadside sanctions lawyer.


Hiring the right criminal defence lawyer might be the most important decision you ever make. Do not make your decision hastily or without reasonably considering your choice of counsel. The role of defence counsel is multifaceted. A good defence lawyer is not only educated in law and process, he or she must also be an experienced legal strategist who respects the presumption of innocence, Charter rights, the accused's personal and legal jeopardy and the client's financial situation. Even competitively priced legal representation can be expensive. It does not need to be unnecessarily so. Many cases can be resolved without a criminal record in a manner that mitigates the impact on client finances.

David Chow is a full service Calgary criminal lawyer and Immediate Roadside Sanctions Lawyer. David offers a free initial telephone consultation.

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David is a calgary defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience

If you need a criminal defence lawyer, let David Chow put his unique perspective, skill and experience to work for you.  He has over 20 years of experience and a reputation for winning. Though there may be exceptions, the best criminal defence lawyers generally rely on a combination of experience, knowledge, imagination and strategic savvy in defending their client's best interest.  

The practice of criminal law is not only a legal process, it is a human process.

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Alberta Immediate Roadside Sanctions Lawyer

"In December 2020 the Alberta Government introduced new Provincial impaired driving legislation that in the view of this Alberta criminal lawyer, seriously erodes due process".

Served with a Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP)? To dispute your fine, vehicle seizure and driving suspension as result of Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) call for a free consultation. David Chow is a Calgary DUI lawyer and Alberta Roadside Sanctions lawyer who is prepared to help you at a reasonable price.  Remember, if you have been served a Notice of Administrative Penalty, time is of the essence -- you only have 7 days to file your dispute. An impaired driving charge or a roadside sanction can result in catastrophic personal consequences (such as loss of employment, high insurance premiums and the inability to properly care for your family). 

Hire the Right Defence Lawyer (Choosing Wisely)

"The best Calgary criminal defence lawyer is the one that you have retained only after exercising all due diligence. Research online but be cautious. Interview but listen. My advice, choose a lawyer, not a salesman or a friend. I wish you all the best".

David Chow defends all criminal cases.

This includes all crimes of violence (such as domestic assault, threats, homicide), impaired driving (including Roadside Sanctions), firearms offences, property crimes (theft, fraud, possession of stolen property) and administrative offences (failing to appear, breaching bail conditions). 

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Testimonials

His passion for his job is outstanding. He has absolutely incredible attention to detail. He was able to get the trial acquitted without me even having to take the stand. His prep sessions the week before court were very thorough and made us feel at ease because we were prepared for anything. From the very beginning he had a very confident approach to the case. David is extremely knowledgeable, hard working, detailed and an over-all great person. If your looking for a lawyer, your search should end here. We looked into a lot of lawyers and are so happy with our choice. We are forever grateful for his experience and hard work. Thanks so much David.

- AB

He got me a very favorable outcome in my case, and was very quick to communicate with me right after he had spoken to crown, and got me a wonderful resolution for my case, which could have gone so much worse. Also he was understanding and kind to me regarding my situation, and made a much more favorable solution to my issues which literally saved me. I'm so thankful for David and his expertise, kindness, and reliability. If myself or anyone I know ever ends up in a situation where legal representation is needed, I will go with and recommend David in half a heartbeat. Thank you so so much, David, from the bottom of mine & my family's hearts. You've done amazing to help me stay on the right path and I'm beyond grateful for you and everything that you've done for me over the last year or so. I can say with 100% certainty that David has saved me from a huge backward slide into a life I've fought so hard to get out of. I can't even express my gratitude to you !

- EF

David has been working on my DUI case for the last year and has been extremely helpful and dedicated throughout the entire process. He was very straightforward about his thoughts about why I should fight the charges and broke them all down before I even decided to hire him, allowing me to make my own decision to pursue it or not. David was able to identify key areas of my case and present them to the court which eventually lead to my case being withdrawn and not going to trial. He was always available and constantly kept me updated on how the case was progressing.

- GH

Recent Case Results

SafeRoads v. B.B.

SafeRoads v. B.B.

(Alberta SafeRoads - Notice of Administrative Penalty/Roadside Sanctions).  An impaired driving complaint was lodged against BBB by an Informant with questionable motivation. Despite that dubious motive, police were required to investigate and properly did so. BBB was subject to a traffic stop, where the investigating officer made a Mandatory Alcohol Screening Demand (MAS demand). ...
R. .v S.D.

R. .v S.D.

(Calgary, P. C. - Domestic Assault). In Canadian criminal law, an "assault" is essentially an intentional non-consensual touching by the accused of another.  Though some assaults are so trivial (de minimus) such as not to merit criminal sanction, proof of degree of force is not necessary for assault. ...
R. v. T.P.

R. v. T.P.

(Calgary, P. C. - Harassment and Breach). TP was charged with criminal harassment and breaching bail conditions in relation to allegations violating an area restriction and following the complainant. The principles of criminal law require the Prosecutor to prove its case "beyond a reasonable doubt". ...

Calgary Defence Blog

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