An Experienced Vancouver BC Criminal Defence Lawyer
Choosing the right lawyer to handle your legal matters is a critical decision. You likely want to work with someone who is experienced, who has in-depth knowledge of the law and who will provide individualized legal services. Dr. Gary Botting has these qualities. His law firm provides the highest quality of service. Yet you will find Gary down to earth: He walks the talk. As his client, you will receive:
- Straightforward and honest legal advice
- Education about the legal issues involved in your situation
- Information to make a knowledgeable decision about your legal matter
- Cost-effective services
Gary Botting is committed to protecting the rights of individuals in extradition law and criminal defence matters, including appeals. Based in Greater Vancouver BC, he represents clients throughout British Columbia.
Gary N.A. Botting, Barrister and Solicitor
Dr. Gary Botting is a recognized expert in extradition law in Canada. He has published several books and many articles on extradition, including the foremost text on extradition, Canadian Extradition Law Practice (2012 Edition), and Extradition between Canada and the United States. He has also published books on civil liberties and human rights issues, including Wrongful Conviction in Canadian Law, Fundamental Freedoms and Jehovah's Witnesses, and Chief Smallboy: In Pursuit of Freedom. He is ready to use his knowledge and expertise to his clients' advantage.
Gary Botting began his career path at the age of 18 as a journalist with the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong and the Peterborough Examiner in Ontario and later became an award winning playwright and poet. He obtained many academic credentials, including a B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in English Literature, an M.F.A. in playwriting, and the LL.B./J.D., LL.M. and Ph.D. degrees in law. Few lawyers have obtained a Ph.D. in law, a distinction which allows his legal practice to stand out significantly from others.
In 1991, Dr. Gary Botting opened his own law firm in Victoria, BC, Gary Botting and Associates, and took dozens of serious criminal cases to trial and appeal — everything from extradition to murder. His several associates took on other aspects of his legal practice. Now as sole practitioner with a primary focus on extradition, he is considered a trusted legal counsel and consultant in extradition matters not just in British Columbia, but across the country. His opinions on extradition are sought by lawyers and published by journalists around the world. He is a member of the International Bar Association and a Platinum Member of the Stanford Who's Who.
Contact Gary N.A. Botting, Barrister and Solicitor
You can contact Gary Botting by phone at 778-785-4206 or 1-888-702-0110, or online. He offers free initial consultations.
