Tonii K. Roulston

Due to her expertise, Tonii is often consulted by organizations and media to comment on developments in the law. When asked to comment by on the aggressive conduct displayed in the arrest of her client, Tonii stated,

“the concern is lack of training- if the Sheriffs or Police are to have that kind of power and discretion they need to be properly trained.”

To remain informed of the most recent developments and advancements 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. Previous topics have included “Defending Drug Cases,” “Forensic Science and the Law” and “Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault and Child Victims Cases.” This has developed her advanced cross-examination techniques and in-depth knowledge of a variety of psychological and medical defences. The ‘Forensic Science and the Law” conference specifically included sessions on defending against expert evidence called by the Crown, DNA analysis in sexual assault charges, Drug Recognition Evaluations (DRE) for impaired driving and marijuana charges, Firearms Analysis and Cell Phone/Mobile Forensics and Pathologists in homicide charges.

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

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 Center. Tonii is a supporter of the Calgary Drug Treatment Court, the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center (AARC), the Enbridge Famous Five, The International Women’s Foundation (IWF), Canadian Women for Woman 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 (W.S.P.A). She also supports the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD), Contemporary Calgary, and PARKLUXE fashion events. She was recently named one of Avenue Magazine’s Best Dressed 2018.

Tonii is also a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, the Calgary Criminal Defence Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Defence Lawyers in United States.