ENGEL & ASSOCIATES - Ottawa, Ontario

Rene M.

I first reached out to Bruce and associates when I was first charged in February of 2022. The day I reached out he had me in the same day. Bruce and Tamara were swift with taking the responsibility of the case onto their shoulders allowing me to sit easy.

Though the entire case Bruce and Tamara handled everything. Contacting me when needed. Throughout the entire process I knew Bruce and his team believed me entirely. While they didn’t offer a guarantee of an outcome, what the did guarantee was that they would be well prepared and well versed on the law.

When trial arrived Bruce was swift and to the point with his preparation for my testimony. And in the court room he really showed his attention to detail pointing out facts that were clear but others including the crown did not observe. His due diligence with facts and details lead to the success of the trial.

Bruce was respectful and fair to all parties and the judge had respect towards him though it was her first time meeting him.

Al L.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for the exceptional defense provided by criminal defense attorney Nicholas Valsamis. Facing some serious charges, Nicholas demonstrated a profound understanding of the law and a commitment to my case that was reassuring.

His meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering support throughout the trial were instrumental in achieving my acquittal.

Thanks to Nickolas, I have been able to clear my name and move forward with my life. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of a highly skilled and compassionate defense attorney.

Thank you so much, Nickolas, for everything you've done for me.

Alex Lagasse.

Charles J.

Bruce Engel and his entire team (shout out to co-counsel Tamara Bubis who is an impressive expert in criminal law) are to be congratulated for their professionalism, tenacity, expertise and genuine care for a family member who was recently dealing with multiple criminal charges. Bruce is extremely organized, and relentless in obtaining every piece of evidence that ultimately resulted in the complete acquittal of all charges against the family member.

Bruce was extremely thorough in witness preparation and ensured that all witnesses and the family member who testified, where thoroughly prepared for court. Bruce patiently and clearly detailed and explained what to expect in court so that when the trial occurred, everyone was prepared, ready and at ease knowing that we were in such expert hands. There were no surprises when we got to court and that was reassuring for all involved.
It should also be noted that Bruce is extremely strategic in his planning, and this facilitated excellent courtroom execution of the case with no stone left unturned in defense of our family member.

Bruce and Tamara were readily available for calls or texts (evening and even weekends!) and very quickly returned our messages and answered our questions clearly and reassuringly.
During the trial, Bruce’s command of the evidence, criminal law and courtroom procedure was in a word – impressive – and this allowed for the best possible case being put forward in a cohesive, persuasive and compelling manner. His skill in cross-examination is second to none and extraordinarily effective.

I can’t imagine being in anyone else’s hand with so much a stake in a criminal trial. Bruce’s and Tamara’s unwavering belief in the family member’s case was genuine, sincere and authentic and this was clear to all involved and meant a lot to us. We were not just “another client” but were people who he cared about, and it showed.

If you need a lawyer for a criminal charge, I highly recommend and encourage you to retain Bruce Engel and Associates. You will be in excellent hands, receive expert and experienced representation, and put yourself in the best position to win.

Christina S.

Mr. Bruce Engel is highly respected in the legal community and by former clients – he came recommended by a number of other lawyers and individuals I am acquainted with when I found myself forced to defend a number of allegations brought against me. I am grateful that Bruce took my case.

Bruce is one of the kindest, most honest, supportive, professional, competent and knowledgeable people I have met. Bruce kept me updated on my case from day one and has been honest and straightforward throughout the entire process. I was anxious and unsure of what to expect, but Bruce is understanding, down to earth, straightforward and has a sense of humour that helps ease anxiety that comes with a challenging situation. He is an exceptional lawyer and did everything he could to ensure that I ended up with the best result possible.

I trust Bruce completely and I do not believe that things would have turned out as well as they did with any other lawyer. No lawyer can guarantee an outcome, but I have no doubt that Bruce works incredibly hard and does everything possible to achieve the best outcome possible. I have 100% confidence that he was not only the best choice for me, but is the best choice for anyone who finds themselves dealing with the legal system in any capacity.

Patricia-Ann Q.

I'm very thankful that I worked with Bruce.

He is not only experienced and knowledgeable about the law but he empathizes without compromising the facts. He will present all possible options for your case and guide you through to make the right decision. I appreciate very much that he is responsive including over weekends and after work hours. As many have said, he is upfront and yet kind and reassuring that he will do his best to complete or close the case. I highly recommend his firm and would not even think twice. For your freedom, you want the BEST Ottawa lawyer to represent you.

Connor S.

I highly recommend choosing Bruce as a lawyer. I had an outstanding experience working with him. He was attentive, kind, and dilligent. The thing I appreciated the most from Bruce was his calls to check-in on me, as I was highly anxious throughout the duration of my problem, and had made a couple frantic calls to him in which he eased my nerves within minutes. Again, never hesitate to reach out to Bruce. Thanks again to him and his amazing team!

Trina K.

Unfortunately I don’t have anything positive to share in this review. Ridiculous deposit amount requested, horrible case updates communication, requested alternate court date without consulting client first, amateur case analysis, denied access to evidence report, poor case recommendations with ask for additional funds despite no proof of time spent on case, no professional time descriptive receipt provided amongst other things. After many months, needed to find another lawyer who settled case swiftly, with brilliant recommendations and outcome. There are more competent legal representation options out there folks. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and choose someone else to help you.

kaden G.

Only one word; FANTASTIC! I don’t have any detail about the case but I will say this; you DEFINITELY want Bruce Engel as your lawyer. Bruce fought for me the entire way through and there for, I received the best possible result. Bruce really knows his stuff and has the past good experience to prove it.

Bruce is KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL, AGGRESSIVE, and BEST criminal lawyer in Ottawa. He always gives proper response of phone calls and text messages. One of my favorite things about him is how much he really cares about his clients. I don't think I have ever seen any lawyer that cares more about his clients and what happens to them.

Bruce knows very well, how to make a client feel comfortable and relax.
Seriously, if you are looking for the best lawyer, hire Bruce Engel.