About Karen
Karen Bastow is an experienced criminal, extradition, civil litigation and civil forfeiture lawyer who has appeared at all Court levels in BC. Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1998, she has defended cases for people accused of murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and production, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, as well as property offences. Karen also practices family law with an experienced family law lawyer and specializes in cases where the client is the victim of false allegations made to gain a benefit in family law proceedings.
Karen has negotiated numerous favourable settlements for forfeited property and monies under both the Civil Forfeiture Act and the Criminal Code of Canada.
Karen’s case records can be found on the BC Supreme Court website under ‘reported cases’ by searching her name.
Karen works well with interpreters and takes on clients whose first language is not English.
While Karen is a trial lawyer, she works hard to get a good deal for her clients who have no chance of an acquittal at trial.
Fees are negotiable and the first consultation is always free.
Upon retaining Karen Bastow, clients will be given a 24-hour mobile number to reach her.
Karen Bastow, Barrister & Solicitor
David G. Milburn, Trial Lawyers
Begbie Square
102-668 Carnarvon Street
New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5Y6
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Email: [email protected]
24 Hour Mobile: (604) 600-2942
Office Fax: (604) 545-0112
Home Fax: (778) 652-4968
Office Phone: (604) 545-0112