Vancouver Criminal

Defence Lawyer

Based in Vancouver. Serving the Lower Mainland and courthouses across BC, including Prince George and Fort St. John.

  • Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation

  • Tom Will Return Your Call Personally

  • 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience

  • 100% Confidential Legal Advice

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Speak directly with Tom Doust about your charges.

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100% Confidential. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

25+ Years Experience | 4.7 Rated on Google | 100% Confidential | Free 15-Min Phone Consultation

What Our Clients Say

Trusted Defence Representation Across British Columbia

4.7 / 5.0 Rating ★★★★★ — Based on Verified Google Reviews

"Tom Doust provided excellent communication and personalized attention throughout my entire case. His approach is extremely professional and thorough. Highly recommend his services."

Mohammad R.

Verified Google Review

"Tom demonstrates total commitment, care, and a personal touch. He walked me through every step during a stressful time and delivered a result beyond my expectations."

Verified Client

Verified Google Review

"Fair outcomes, reasonable rates, and dedicated support. Having an experienced lawyer who personally returns calls makes all the difference."

Verified Client

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BC CRIMINAL

DEFENCE LAWYER

  • Over 25 years of high pressure litigation experience

  • Servicing Fort St John, Prince George and Northern BC Interior

  • Represented clients at Provincial and Supreme Court levels and the Court of Appeal

  • Unparalleled track record

  • I travel all over BC to handle your case

Request Your Free 15 Minute Consultation

Speak directly with Tom Doust about your charges.

What is Your Charge?

100% Confidential. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

25+ Years Experience | 4.7 Rated on Google | 100% Confidential | Free 15-Min Phone Consultation

What Our Clients Say

Trusted Defence Representation Across British Columbia

4.7 / 5.0 Rating ★★★★★ — Based on Verified Google Reviews

"Tom Doust provided excellent communication and personalized attention throughout my entire case. His approach is extremely professional and thorough. Highly recommend his services."

Mohammad R.

Verified Google Review

"Tom demonstrates total commitment, care, and a personal touch. He walked me through every step during a stressful time and delivered a result beyond my expectations."

Verified Client

Verified Google Review

"Fair outcomes, reasonable rates, and dedicated support. Having an experienced lawyer who personally returns calls makes all the difference."

Verified Client

Verified Google Review

BC CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER

  • Over 25 years of high pressure litigation experience

  • Servicing Fort St John, Prince George and Northern BC Interior

  • Represented clients at Provincial and Supreme Court levels and the Court of Appeal

  • Unparalleled track record

  • I travel all over BC to handle your case

Available 24/7. Talk With Tom.

Request Your Free 15 Minute Consultation

Speak directly with Tom Doust about your charges.

What is Your Charge?

100% Confidential. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

25+ Years Experience | 4.7 Rated on Google | 100% Confidential | Free 15-Min Phone Consultation

What Our Clients Say

Trusted Defence Representation Across British Columbia

4.7 / 5.0 Rating ★★★★★

— Based on Verified Google Reviews

"Tom Doust provided excellent communication and personalized attention throughout my entire case. His approach is extremely professional and thorough. Highly recommend his services."

Mohammad R. | Verified Google Review

"Tom demonstrates total commitment, care, and a personal touch. He walked me through every step during a stressful time and delivered a result beyond my expectations."

Verified Client | Verified Google Review

"Fair outcomes, reasonable rates, and dedicated support. Having an experienced lawyer who personally returns calls makes all the difference."

Verified Client | Verified Google Review

PRACTICE AREAS

Assault & Violent Offences

Domestic Assault | Sexual Assault | Uttering Threats | Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Aggressive defence against domestic, sexual, and aggravated assault charges across BC. Strategic representation aimed at protecting your reputation, avoiding a criminal record, and securing dropped charges.

Drug Offences, Trafficking & Civil Forfeiture

Simple Possession | CDSA Trafficking | Possession for Purpose of Trafficking | Asset Seizure

Strong defence against possession, trafficking, and production charges under the CDSA. We challenge unlawful police searches and wiretaps while fighting to recover assets seized by Civil Forfeiture.

Weapons &

Firearms Offences

Prohibited Firearms | Concealed Weapons | Unsafe Storage | Unauthorized Possession

Technical, focused defence against illegal possession, unsafe storage, and prohibited weapons charges to help you navigate severe mandatory penalties and strict bail conditions.

Impaired Driving, 90-Day IRP

& Driving Prohibitions

Immediate Roadside Prohibitions | DUI / Over 80 | Breathalyzer Refusal | Driving While Prohibited

Strict BC law allows only 7 days to dispute a 90-day IRP. We scrutinize breathalyzer logs and police procedures to protect your driver's licence and fight criminal DUI charges.

Arson &

Property Crimes

Structural Arson | High-Value Mischief | Property Destruction

Meticulous review of fire investigation reports, forensic evidence, and police findings to dispute criminal intent and defend against serious property destruction charges.

PRACTICE AREAS

Impaired Driving, 90-Day IRP

& Driving Prohibitions

Immediate Roadside Prohibitions | DUI / Over 80 | Breathalyzer Refusal | Driving While Prohibited

Strict BC law allows only 7 days to dispute a 90-day IRP. We scrutinize breathalyzer logs and police procedures to protect your driver's licence and fight criminal DUI charges.

Drug Offences, Trafficking

& Civil Forfeiture

Simple Possession | CDSA Trafficking | Possession for Purpose of Trafficking | Asset Seizure

Strong defence against possession, trafficking, and production charges under the CDSA. We challenge unlawful police searches and wiretaps while fighting to recover assets seized by Civil Forfeiture.

Weapons & Firearms Offences

Prohibited Firearms | Concealed Weapons | Unsafe Storage | Unauthorized Possession

Technical, focused defence against illegal possession, unsafe storage, and prohibited weapons charges to help you navigate severe mandatory penalties and strict bail conditions.

Assault & Violent Offences

Domestic Assault | Sexual Assault | Uttering Threats | Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Aggressive defence against domestic, sexual, and aggravated assault charges across BC. Strategic representation aimed at protecting your reputation, avoiding a criminal record, and securing dropped charges.

Arson & Property Crimes

Structural Arson | High-Value Mischief | Property Destruction

Meticulous review of fire investigation reports, forensic evidence, and police findings to dispute criminal intent and defend against serious property destruction charges.

PRACTICE AREAS

Assault & Violent Offences

Domestic Assault | Sexual Assault | Uttering Threats | Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Aggressive defence against domestic, sexual, and aggravated assault charges across BC. Strategic representation aimed at protecting your reputation, avoiding a criminal record, and securing dropped charges.

Drug Offences, Trafficking & Civil Forfeiture

Simple Possession | CDSA Trafficking | Possession for Purpose of Trafficking | Asset Seizure

Strong defence against possession, trafficking, and production charges under the CDSA. We challenge unlawful police searches and wiretaps while fighting to recover assets seized by Civil Forfeiture.

Weapons & Firearms Offences

Prohibited Firearms | Concealed Weapons | Unsafe Storage | Unauthorized Possession

Technical, focused defence against illegal possession, unsafe storage, and prohibited weapons charges to help you navigate severe mandatory penalties and strict bail conditions.

Impaired Driving, 90-Day IRP & Driving Prohibitions

Immediate Roadside Prohibitions | DUI / Over 80 | Breathalyzer Refusal | Driving While Prohibited

Strict BC law allows only 7 days to dispute a 90-day IRP. We scrutinize breathalyzer logs and police procedures to protect your driver's licence and fight criminal DUI charges.

Arson & Property Crimes

Structural Arson | High-Value Mischief | Property Destruction

Meticulous review of fire investigation reports, forensic evidence, and police findings to dispute criminal intent and defend against serious property destruction charges.

About Tom Doust —

Senior Defence Counsel

Tom Doust is a dedicated Vancouver criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of courtroom trial experience defending individuals across British Columbia. Known for his relentless courtroom advocacy and personal client commitment, Tom handles complex criminal charges ranging from driving prohibitions and drug offences to severe violent allegations. Tom personally manages every case to ensure every client receives direct, uncompromised representation when their freedom is on the line.

25+ YEARS

Courtroom Trial Practice

PROVINCE-WIDE

Courthouses Across BC (Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Prince George, Fort St. John)

DIRECT ACCESS

Tom Returns Your Calls Personally (100% Confidential)

About Tom Doust — Senior Defence Counsel

Tom Doust is a dedicated Vancouver criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of courtroom trial experience defending individuals across British Columbia. Known for his relentless courtroom advocacy and personal client commitment, Tom handles complex criminal charges ranging from driving prohibitions and drug offences to severe violent allegations. Tom personally manages every case to ensure every client receives direct, uncompromised representation when their freedom is on the line.

25+ YEARS

Courtroom Trial Practice

PROVINCE-WIDE

Courthouses Across BC (Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Prince George, Fort St. John)

DIRECT ACCESS

Tom Returns Your Calls Personally (100% Confidential)

About Tom Doust — Senior Defence Counsel

Tom Doust is a dedicated Vancouver criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of courtroom trial experience defending individuals across British Columbia. Known for his relentless courtroom advocacy and personal client commitment, Tom handles complex criminal charges ranging from driving prohibitions and drug offences to severe violent allegations. Tom personally manages every case to ensure every client receives direct, uncompromised representation when their freedom is on the line.

25+ YEARS

Courtroom Trial Practice

PROVINCE-WIDE

Courthouses Across BC (Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Prince George, Fort St. John)

DIRECT ACCESS

Tom Returns Your Calls Personally (100% Confidential)

Don't Wait to Protect Your Freedom

Speak directly with Tom Doust today. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

Copyright: © 2026 Tom Doust. All Rights Reserved.

Don't Wait to Protect Your Freedom

Speak directly with Tom Doust today. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

Copyright: © 2026 Tom Doust. All Rights Reserved.

Don't Wait to Protect Your Freedom

Speak directly with Tom Doust today.

Free 15-minute phone consultation.

Copyright: © 2026 Tom Doust. All Rights Reserved.