Paul Dutt is a criminal trial lawyer. With considerable trial experience and a talent for negotiation, Paul routinely secures excellent results for his clients. Paul excels at resolving cases at the pre-trial stage, limiting clients expense and the damage a criminal charge can have on your life.

Paul appears regularly and is successful at all levels of court in British Columbia. Paul is mindful of the reputational harms that flow from criminal charges and takes a direct approach to negotiate a positive outcome without going to trial. However, if your case requires a trial, Paul will work vigorously to ensure you have the best possible defence strategy to expose weaknesses in the case against them. Paul is a seasoned and highly skilled criminal defence lawyer. 

Howard is the founding partner of Howard Smith & Company with over 40 years of experience. His primary area of focus was Criminal Defence and ICBC Personal Injury. Howard built this firm with a focus on helping clients with their criminal needs while ensuring clients were personally informed of all aspects of the criminal justice process.

As a leader in all aspects of criminal law, Howard has drawn together some of the best legal minds. From ambitious young barristers and solicitors to senior legal counsel appearing at all levels of the Court.

Kamal joined Howard Smith & Company as an articled student and went on to becoming an associate with the firm. Kamal has experience dealing with litigation, traffic ticket disputes, and criminal defence. Kamal has represented clients in the BC Provincial Court and the BC Supreme Court, as well as administrative tribunals such as RoadsafetyBC (formerly, the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles).

Whether your matter is criminal or pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act, Kamal is a skilled lawyer who knows what it takes to beat your case.