Vancouver Criminal Lawyer

Defending Serious Charges in Vancouver

A criminal charge can be the most trying experience of a person's life, especially when imprisonment is on the table. Robb MacDonald is one of Canada's leading criminal trial lawyers, and his forte is the criminal jury trial. He has won countless trials in Superior Court, numerous jury trials, and multiple murder cases. In the summer of 2025 alone, two different juries returned verdicts of "not guilty" in back-to-back murder trials, and two of Robb's clients walked out of their respective courthouses.

There is a reason that clients facing the most serious charges in Canada turn to Robb. To put it simply: he is one of the best. When the stakes are highest, people retain Robb for his command of the courtroom and his relentless preparation.

A National Criminal Defence Practice

Robb is based in Toronto and has built his reputation in Ontario's Provincial and Superior courts, but his practice is national in scope. He has won cases outside Ontario and takes on serious matters across the country. Serious criminal cases in Vancouver are heard in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia at the Vancouver Law Courts. Where the rules of a jurisdiction require it, Robb works alongside local counsel so that clients get the benefit of his trial experience wherever their case is heard.

Charges Robb Defends

Robb represents clients across the full range of criminal charges, including murder and manslaughter, conspiracy and organized crime, assault and aggravated assault, sexual assault, impaired driving and over 80, drug offences, fraud and economic crimes, weapons charges, and other serious indictable matters. No matter how numerous or serious the allegations, Robb approaches each file with the same goal of protecting your future.

Why Vancouver Clients Choose Robb MacDonald

Judges praise his work, and other lawyers hire him. Robb is well known for his ability to negotiate charges away through respect, self-restraint, and patience, and many of his most contented clients have had charges dropped or stayed even when facing multiple serious counts. He trained under the renowned Edward Greenspan QC and is a two-time provincial advocacy champion.

What to Do If You Have Been Charged

If the police have contacted you or you have already been charged, speak to a lawyer before you say anything further. Exercise your right to remain silent and call Robb directly. A free, confidential consultation costs you nothing and gives you a clear picture of your options. The sooner Robb is involved, the more he can do to protect you.