Ottawa Criminal Defence Lawyer
Céline Dostaler
Education
- Common Law, University of Ottawa
- Criminology and Psychology, University of Ottawa
Bar Admission
Law Society of Upper Canada, 2010
Languages
English, French
About Céline Dostaler
Céline Dostaler is born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She studied at the University of Ottawa, where she completed a bilingual undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology. She completed the French Common Law Program in 2009 and was called to the bar in 2010.
Céline has been working exclusively in criminal defence law. She defends all criminal charges, including assault charges, domestic assault, drug charges, sex offences, child pornography, and fraud. She appears regularly before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice in Ottawa, L’Orignal, Brockville, Perth and Pembroke.
Céline Dostaler is Your Single Point of Contact
When you call Céline, rest assured you will only speak to her. She is the only point of contact: you will never have to repeat yourself to other lawyers or members of her firm to discuss the important details of your case. You can also chose to speak to her in French or English, and nothing will be lost in translation.
Proactive and Tireless Defence
As your criminal defence lawyer, Céline Dostaler will help you fully understand the law, the charges and issues you face, and your place within the justice system. She brings dedication, preparation, and tenacity to every client’s criminal case. Celine works tirelessly and diligently on her clients’ case.
She comes to court prepared to win. For the duration of your case, she will advise you of your options, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how your decisions can advance your interests. Her proactive and deep preparation of the case significantly increases the chances of weakening the Crown’s case or discovering inconsistencies in witnesses’ testimony and police notes in order to remove or reduce charges against you.
No Hidden Fees
You can browse some of Céline’s past case results, or contact her to set up a free, in-person, 30-minute consultation at your convenience.
Fees are discussed during the free consultation. Block fees are set for each phase of the criminal process, and there are no extra charges for calls, meetings or going to court on behalf of the client. Céline prides herself in no hidden or unexpected fees: you can feel comfortable calling her to ask any question about your case without the worry of being charged extra. Céline takes the time to explain the Criminal Court system to her clients, because she understands the fear her clients face knowing that they are facing a criminal conviction for the first time.
Contact Céline Dostaler to schedule a confidential 30-minute consultation.
Blog
Charged With Sexual Assault in Ottawa? What Professionals Need to Know About Their Career, Reputation and Defence
For a doctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, teacher, executive, federal public servant, Canadian Armed Forces member or other professional, being accused of sexual assault can feel as though several parts of life are placed at risk at the same time. There is the immediate criminal process: police contact, arrest or a promise to appear, disclosure, release conditions, court appearances and the possibility of trial. At the same time, the accused may be worried about an employer, professional regulator, security clearance, workplace relationships, travel, family proceedings and reputation.
Can Criminal Charges Be Dropped If the Complainant Changes Their Story?
Witness Recantations, Hostile Witnesses, Prior Inconsistent Statements, Domestic Allegations, and Crown Obligations in Ontario Criminal Cases
Supreme Court of Canada Says the Crown Must Follow the Same Sexual History Rules as the Defence: What R. v. Kinamore Means for Sexual Assault Trials
In June 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada released an important sexual assault decision that will affect how evidence is introduced in sexual assault trials across the country.
