Barry Sinder
Barry Sinder
Phone: 204 949-7755
Fax: 204 475-9675
Toll free: 1-866-949-7701
bsinder@palaw.law

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Murder/Manslaughter
  • Impaired Driving
  • Drug Offences (Trafficking/Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking)
  • Aggravated Assault/Assault Cause Bodily Harm
  • Domestic Assault
  • Sexual Assault
  • Property Offences (Theft/Break Enter)

ABOUT ME

Education

  • Called to the Manitoba Bar, 1975
  • Bachelor of Laws (JD), University of Manitoba, 1974
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1971

Experience

  • Senior Associate, Phillips Aiello, 1998 to present
  • Partner, Nozick Sinder, 1980 – 1998
  • Associate, David Margolis Practice of Criminal Law, 1977 – 1980
  • Associate, Billinkoff Meltzer, 1974 – 1977

Professional Activities

  • Board Member of the Crown-Defence Committee which presents an annual conference which is attended by the judiciary, lawyers and law enforcement from all parts of Canada and the United States
  • Member of the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association
  • Volunteer as part of a group presenting discussions to middle school and high school students in law related matters

Professional Experience

  • Has practised law since 1975 and has represented persons at all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Has represented individuals in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
  • Practice is heavily concentrated in the defence of all criminal offences including “drug” related charges, drive impaired cases as well as all other criminal matters.
  • In many matters involving the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Mr. Sinder has successfully argued cases which have resulted in confirmation of every person’s rights and liberties under the Charter.
  • Is recognized as a strong advocate for persons seeking sentences other than incarceration and has achieved excellent results for persons who face sentencing and court sanctions.
  • Has committed his professional career to maintaining membership in associations, as well as attending seminars and programs both provincially and nationally, in order to ensure an ongoing commitment to education which allows for the highest standard of representation to his clients.
  • Mentors junior counsel and is often retained or consulted for independent opinions on matters and cases.