Founder of Advocate Law Firm

Estes Fonkalsrud

Estes Fonkalsrud is the founder of Advocate Law Firm with a network of criminal defence lawyers in Saskatchewan, Canada. He has over 23 years experience in criminal defence work and is routinely asked by other lawyers for advice on criminal files. As a former Agent for Public Prosecution Service of Canada, prosecuting drug and income tax offences, Mr. Fonkalsrud has invaluable insight and experience that he uses to vigorously defend his clients. He is the President of the Local Bar Association and a sustaining member of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyer’s Association.
Mr. Fonkalsrud has extensive experience appearing before all levels of court in Saskatchewan. He has successfully defended clients throughout the Province of Saskatchewan and the Court of Appeal. He has experience defending complex and important cases in all areas of criminal law including murder, sexual offences, drug offences, financial crime, assaults, and driving offences.
In addition to a Law Degree Mr. Fonkalsrud has completed his Bachelor of Administration and Master of Business Administration. Prior to private practice he worked for a legal department of the Provincial Government and a large financial institution. He is also active in the community, having been involved with the YMCA, Shrine Club, Moose Jaw Businessmen’s Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He has also enjoyed his time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society and providing meals for the less fortunate.
Advocate Law is dedicated to solving the problems encountered by its clients in every aspect of criminal law from defending their clients in court to media and reputation management. The staff at Advocate Law understand that facing a criminal charge can affect all aspects of a client’s life. Mr. Fonkalsrud passionately believes in the tenet that a party is “innocent until proven guilty” and defends each client with that core belief.