Matt Ackerman

Criminal Defence Lawyer

[Canadian Lawyer Magazine @CanLawMag]

Canadian Lawyer spotlights the nation’s top criminal law boutiques for 2026–27!

Explore the full report and join the conversation on how Canada’s leading defence firms are shaping justice.

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[David Pugliese @davidpugliese]

‘We protect our own:’ Judge tosses dangerous driving case after crown attorney berates Toronto cop https://t.co/dGutyGbJ0x

[Dino Bottos, K.C. @DinoBottosLaw]

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[Dino Bottos, K.C. @DinoBottosLaw]

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[Dino Bottos, K.C. @DinoBottosLaw]

More good news today! The editors at Canadian Lawyer might have gone on a Christmas bender and put our firm on the short list for Top Criminal Law Boutiques in Canada. Apparently legit, so we’re very honoured! Vote for your choice by Jan30.Details👇 https://t.co/hGyoSp08gg

[Alison Craig @lawandchocolate]

To be clear: Her Honour specifically addressed the public criticism of the cross examinations at the beginning of her judgment and found that they were all entirely appropriate.

[Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield]

New from me: a court has released video of what a judge called a “deeply disturbing” arrest by Edmonton police.

It shows an officer kicking a man who peacefully surrendered in the head.

Media had to fight to make the video public.
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[chris wiebe 🌲🌲🌲 (he/him) @ChrisWiebe780]

Hard for me not to wonder whether this is retributive, given that Boyle and Bissell were two of the three social agencies whose leaders provided affidavits in opposition to the City’s/EPS’ mass encampment closure plans in December.

[Kathleen Aldridge @KathleenAldrid9]

@robertbenzie @dwjudson — Chair, Federation of Ontario Law Associations responds ⬇️

[CP24 @CP24]

The number of inmates awaiting trial in Canada's provincial jails has quadrupled in the last 10 years: CCLA https://t.co/RS4WYp3DFs

[Brady Knight @BradyKnightLaw]

Calling into question the legitimatacy of the Courts by mischaracterizing the proper functioning of the legal system as "judicial overreach" is dangerous rhetoric. There are three branches of government for a reason. If you disagree with the decision Mr. Premier, file an appeal.

[Edmonton Police @edmontonpolice]

EPS officer and two former peace officers charged following review of 2020 death in cells: An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officer and two former Community Peace Officers (CPO) have been charged following an internal investigation surrounding the death… https://t.co/aILxpjJ0vG

[J.L.Petrie @Jlpetrie64]

https://t.co/0lYE3b9GNP Important case involving colleagues @DinoBottosLaw & @matt_ackerman. Historical SA claim with expert evidence debunking repressed/locked traumatic memories. In zeal to see SKM convicted, complainant found to have embellished evidence.

[Tom Engel @TomEngel18]

Tyler Shandro, Alberta's Justice Minister, calling accused persons "thugs", in the dignified and fair tradition of the office of chief law officer of the Crown.
#justice #ableg #lawtwitter #criminaljustice #abpoli

[Carly Robinson @CarlyDRobinson]

#Breaking Alberta beginning the process to mandate body worn cameras province wide.

Minister @MikeEllisUCP calls this a step towards building trust between the community and police #yeg #yyc

[Dino Bottos, K.C. @DinoBottosLaw]

Hey everyone Bottos Law Group @bottoslaw is looking to hire a new assistant.Experience and legal training is preferred but not essential.What IS essential is an enthusiastic commitment to working in a busy criminal defence firm often dealing with sensitive and disturbing matters,

[Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield]

Still shaking after hearing this. Janice was a titan. A generous colleague and a mentor who you absolutely hated to get scooped by. She broke so many stories & fought to make sure our institutions are transparent. A huge loss for her family and this city. https://t.co/zj9VYD9zsO

[Matt Ackerman @matt_ackerman]

@shandro Is this a properly functioning Justice system? Your actions, or lack thereof, will lead to substantial delay in this case and many others. The system cannot function without you properly funding both sides of the aisle.

[Kevin Martin @KMartinCourts]

Homicide suspect is without lawyer because Legal Aid doesn't pay enough, court told https://t.co/7pTMTXTNdK

[Alberta CTLA @AlbertaCTLA]

@KimArial invites @ABDanielleSmith to attend the Calgary Courthouse for a first hand look at the situation.
@shandro
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[Alberta CTLA @AlbertaCTLA]

From child custody to criminal cases, Albertans continue to suffer due to the provincial government's decade-long underfunded Legal Aid program.

Join us in sending a message to @shandro that Albertans deserve equal access to justice! Sign the petition:
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