Undersell and Overdeliver
I am a respected and experienced lawyer with over 6 years of trial experience. I appear regularly in both the Ontario and Superior Court of Justice. I can assist you with all areas of criminal law including Youth Criminal Justice, Impaired Driving, and Domestic Assaults.
In cases where there are too many factual discrepancies, or where the police have breached an accused’s rights, a trial needs to be set down and the facts vetted before a judge or a jury. I have the knowledge to help you fight your case and will assist you through this process.
After graduating from law school in 2008, I spent a year articling for two prominent lawyers in Ottawa. I was admitted to the Bar by the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2009. I began practising in association in June of that year. In 2011, I founded Joshua Clarke Barrister and Solicitor.
I am active in supporting charitable causes such as the Canadian Cancer Foundation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and Reach Canada.
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Upper Canada, County of Carleton Law Association, Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa
I can help with all offences, in particular:
Assaults
An assault conviction can have a significant effect on your reputation, employment, and ability to travel.The facts the police get from the complainant in assault cases are often incomplete at best, and wrong or fabricated at worst. It is probably not in your interests to speak with the police without the benefit of prior legal advice. As an accused person you should know about the allegations, your defences and your right to silence before deciding whether to speak with the police.
How I fought other Assault Cases »Drug Offences
A conviction for even a relatively minor drug crime can carry lasting and serious consequences, including: a criminal record, fines, immigration consequences, and being barred from the United States.
In cases of simple possession, a result where the accused avoids a criminal conviction can often be negotiated with the prosecution by documenting the accused’s good character.
Fraud
Fraud convictions can range from minor frauds by an employee, to complex investment schemes, insurance frauds, mortgage scams, and large-scale tax evasion.
Whether the investigation is at its initial stage or you have been charged with a financial crime I am to discuss your case with you and offer you help. Contact me to discuss the best defence strategy for your fraud related charges.
Impaired Driving
For a lot of people an impaired driving (drinking and driving) or care and control charge is their first encounter with the criminal justice system. You may have questions regarding possible driver's license suspension and a criminal record. The answers are normally complicated and should be posed to an experienced professional. Contact my office to learn if you have a defence.
Contact Now »Youth Crimes
I have fought several youth crime cases on client's behalf to erase or minimize negative consequences that affect you later in adult life such as limited border crossing or inability to meet career requirements such as security clearances. Precise knowledge of the less commonly known rules can sometimes result in sentence reductions or withdrawal of charges in the right circumstances. Contact me to discuss your case in further details and see how I can be of assistance.
Learn more about Youth Crime Justice »News Features
Mountie accused of child abuse appears in court
By Meghan Hurley & Andrew Seymour, The Ottawa Citizen February 15, 2013
Crown appeals court's BB-gun ruling
By Gary Dimmock, The Ottawa Citizen February 06, 2012
Man acquitted of weapons charge for gun police seized in illegal search
By Andrew Seymour, The Ottawa Citizen January 11, 2012
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| July 16, 2012 | |
| From: Anonymous | |
| Type of service: Criminal Law | |
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| Joshua Clarke has shown exceptional service while providing me the just outcome I deserved. Not only was he professional and informative, he always took my calls and took the time to answer all of my questions. I felt reassured under his defence and would recommend him to anyone. | |
| July 18, 2012 | |
| From: Julie Cleroux | |
| Type of service: Criminal Law | |
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| Joshua was very helpful and trustworthy with my Sons case. He was open and honest about our case and did all he could to help us with our situation. I highly recommend Joshua Clarke as an Attorney! | |
| October 12, 2012 | |
| From: DanielP | |
| Type of service: Family Law | |
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| Joshua was Excellent! My situation was rather unique and required additional tact and effort- Mr Clarke handled my case within the anticipated budget and went beyond my expectations with additional services. I would highly recommend Joshua to anyone requiring legal services. | |
| March 18, 2013 | |
| From: George Marko | |
| Type of service: Criminal Law | |
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| I would like to express my appreciation for the service provided from Joshua Clarke. I came into a conflict with the legal system after having no previous problems into my mid 30's. Naively I thought I would be able to handle a criminal matter on my own as I initially thought the matter to be simple and straight forward. However after making very little progress over the course of months representing myself all I learned was that it was I don't know what I don't know that can legally hamstring a person dealing with the criminal justice system. I came into Joshua's office broken and even not sure of myself anymore and wondering if I should just give up and plead guilty just to move on with my life which would have ended up having life long consequences. A few meetings with Joshua helped get me back on track and be able to stay on message. The result is that Joshua was able to point out to the Crown Prosecutor that there was not enough evidence that I was guilty and everything was due to a miscommunication and mistake. As a result all charges were withdrawn and I was finally able to move on with my life after a stressful year and a half. | |
| March 29, 2013 | |
| From: Julius Tago | |
| Type of service: Criminal Law | |
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| Excellent. That is one word I can use describe Mr. Clarke's services. If I were to use a graduated scale to describe Mr. Clarke's services I would say 100% + plus. I met Mr. Clarke quite by coincidence and am glad I met him. I met him through a fellow inmate while in remand for failing to appear. Mine was a 15 years old case involving DUI. The crown had three witnesses and we had none. But Mr. Clarke still won the case! What I specially liked about him is that he provided me with all the legal information concerning my file and involved me in all the decision making. He also informed me of all the possible outcomes no matter how remote. This did help me prepare mentally, for the fight. Mr. Clarke is definitely a winner and a professional whom I would generously recommend to both friends and family members who might need legal services. | |
| April 2, 2013 | |
| From: Anonymous | |
| Type of service: Criminal Law | |
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| I retained Joshua's services as a Criminal Lawyer a number of months ago and have been very pleased with his work. Joshua is a thoughtful, caring, professional lawyer in every way. He listened to me and my concerns, professionally and emotionally both very carefully. Joshua is very meticulous in everything he does. I would highly recommend Joshua in any legal matter and would gladly retain his services again. Good work Josh! | |
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