Susan Karpa

Biography of Calgary Criminal Lawyer, Susan Karpa

Susan Karpa

Calgary criminal defence lawyer Susan Karpa has dedicated her legal career to defending individuals facing criminal charges. Since being called to the bar in 2003, she has assisted thousands of clients in avoiding jail time and criminal convictions, including successfully having manslaughter and second-degree murder charges stayed against her clients. Karpa is a passionate advocate for her clients, working hard to achieve the best possible outcome in every case, often including having the charges dropped altogether. She has built a strong reputation as a fearless and effective lawyer, using her extensive knowledge of criminal law and trial experience to be a powerful voice for her clients in court.

Karpa received her degree in Criminology from the University of Ottawa before attending law school at the University of Alberta. She gained valuable experience volunteering with Student Legal Assistance and representing incarcerated individuals during law school. After completing her articles with the crown prosecutor's office, Karpa worked as a crown prosecutor for several years before starting her criminal defence practice.