Edmonton Criminal Lawyers

Marshall Hopkins

Edmonton Criminal Defence Lawyer

Marshall Hopkins has been practicing criminal law as both a defence lawyer and prosecutor for over twenty years, dealing with all manner of serious criminal cases, including murder, attempt murder, manslaughter, robbery, sexual assault, drug conspiracy and massive frauds. Graduating from the University of Alberta law school in 1994 he articled and practiced for many years with renowned Edmonton criminal lawyer Alexander Pringle. He rounded out his practice with seven years at Alberta Justice before returning to criminal defence law. He has enjoyed a successful appellate practice at all levels of court in Canada.

He has many years experience prosecuting and defending high-profile cases in the area of occupational health and safety.

For years Marshall has worked closely with Elders and leaders of Alberta’s First Nations, both as a prosecutor and defence lawyer, striving to make justice more accessible and meaningful to a people ravaged by colonialism, residential schools and systemic racism. He continues to build a practice on values which acknowledge the unique character of Canada’s First Nations and the critical importance of justice for aboriginal men and women.

Carli Ryan-Jean

Edmonton Criminal Defence Lawyer 

Carli Ryan-Jean was called to the bar in the summer of 2020. Having earned her law degree (University of Alberta) and completed her articling term with the firm, she is now turning her knowledge of law into practice as an associate at the firm.

Carli is keenly interested in criminal law, particularly as it impacts on Canada’s First Peoples. Her academic studies in the areas of criminal law and evidence and just outcomes for Aboriginal offenders ideally suit her to a criminal law practice which is marked by our commitment to systemic fairness for our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

Carli is a committed community advocate and has volunteered with Elizabeth Fry Society, Student Legal Services, and Pro Bono Students Canada. She now blends her community engagement with her passion for criminal law as she practices with the firm.

Law isn’t her only passion. Alberta-born Carli is an athlete, a singer and fluent speaker of French. With a passion for ringette and wakeboarding she is also a proud member of the internationally recognized Chorale Saint-Jean, which has performed throughout the world including at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Carli conducts her law practice in both English and French. She assists on complicated matters and ably takes the role of counsel in indictable and summary conviction matters. She continues to build a practice on values of compassion and respect.

Tim Winter

Student-at-Law

Tim joined Hopkins Law in the fall of 2023. Having earned a Bachelor of Science (physics) degree at the University of British Columbia, Tim went on to earn his juris doctor from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.

During law school, Tim volunteered with the Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) Criminal Law Project, representing individuals facing criminal charges in the Alberta Court of Justice. He also worked to help low-income individuals navigate the legal system as part of the SLS Legal Education and Reform Project through community outreaches at the Bissell Centre and Hope Mission in Edmonton’s inner city. In his third year of law school, Tim interned with Legal Aid Alberta, where he assisted duty counsel with criminal court appearances. Tim remains committed to helping those in need in our community through his new role as a student-at-law with Hopkins Law.

Tim serves in the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces, formerly as an infantry soldier and now as an artillery officer. Most recently, his service found him fighting the Alberta wildfires. His ongoing stint in the army has instilled in him a sense of duty to the public and service to Canadians from all walks of life.

Tim’s passion for criminal defence law extends to a desire to focus on the defence of firearms offences. His background in physics, service in the combat arms, education in criminal law, and personal experience as a long-time RPAL holder, all combine to give him a unique scientific, practical, and academic perspective on firearms law.

Outside of law, Tim has a broad range of interests. He loves the study of languages and speaks English, French, Portuguese and Russian to varying levels of fluency. He also enjoys wood carving and tinkering with motorcycles. He is a long-suffering supporter of the Ottawa Senators.

Hopkins Law is delighted to have Tim on our team. It is our hope that he will continue with us as a full member of the Alberta Bar, once his articles are complete.