Tonii K. Roulston

Over the 20 years Tonii Roulston has been a member of the Calgary Bar Association, she has built her long-standing reputation as a tough criminal defence lawyer. Known for her strategic thinking, and effectiveness in the courtroom, she has represented a variety of challenging and high-profile cases. As a female lawyer, she holds an advantage in vigorously questioning female complainants on difficult details including their motivations to lie and inconsistencies in their accusations.

Tonii is passionate about guiding each client through the criminal process with expertise and confidence, believing strongly that no one should have to face serious charges alone. Knowing the long-standing impact charges can have on a person’s life, she devotes time and attention to developing a strategy to defend those charges. Tonii takes pride in defending each of her clients with the same level of intensity and professionalism regardless of the charges they face. Tonii is relentless in her negotiations and her pursuit to ensure her clients receive a fair trial and is protected from bias.

To remain informed of the most recent developments and advances in investigative techniques, Tonii is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers (NACDL). This is the largest organization for criminal defence lawyers in the United States. She attends numerous conferences throughout the United States with previous topics including ‘Forensic Science and the Law’ and ‘Defending Drug Cases’ and ‘Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault and Child Victim Cases’. This has developed her advanced cross-examination techniques and in-depth knowledge of a variety of psychological and medical defences.

Tonii’s diligence in maintaining her education ensures that every possible defence available to her clients is explored.

Tonii received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary where she majored in Political Science and minored in Economics.

Throughout her legal career, Tonii has been deeply passionate with helping the community. While in law school, Tonii volunteered as a case worker with Student Legal Assistance for three years. After law school, Tonii articled with Calgary Legal Guidance for 1 year.

Tonii has continued her philanthropic work while maintaining a successful legal career. Tonii has volunteered with the Dare to Dream Program conducting mock criminal trials with junior high students at A.E. Cross and G.P/ Vanier schools She has been a member of the board of directors at the Simon House Recovery Centre and is a proud supporter of the Calgary Drug Treatment Court, and the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC). She takes part in the Enbridge Famous Five, The International Women's Foundation (IWF), Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, YMCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Humane Society and the World society for the Protection of Animals. She also supports the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD), Contemporary Calgary, PARKLUXE fashion events and was featured in Avenue Best Magazine in 2018 for Best Dressed.

Tonii’s passion for helping others ensures that she will fight to get the best results for her clients.