Extradition is the process through which another country asks for the surrender of an individual who is alleged to have committed a crime. Extradition treaties between Canada and foreign countries govern this process and apply to various crimes, including homicide, fraud and drugs.

Before you are extradited, you are entitled to bail, an extradition hearing and submissions before the Minister of Justice. We have represented clients in these hearings, including hearings involving extradition to the United States, Belgium, England, Italy and other countries across the globe. In all aspects of our criminal defence practice, we thoroughly prepare our clients for hearings, meetings and investigations, and we provide skilled representation at every stage. In addition, Laurel Legal Firm has worked closely with counsel retained in foreign countries to commence the defence process, even before formal extradition proceedings have commenced.