Paula Cooper was called to the British Columbia bar in 2019 after completing her articles with a criminal defence firm in Surrey. She maintains a focused practice in criminal law and driving-related offences.
Paula represents clients across a range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters, with an emphasis on careful file analysis, strategic advocacy, and practical resolution. She approaches each case with close attention to the evidentiary record and a clear focus on achieving efficient, effective outcomes while minimizing the broader impact on her clients.
She appears regularly in Provincial Court and has experience with both contested proceedings and negotiated resolutions. Paula works closely with her clients to ensure they understand their legal position and the options available at each stage of the process.
Paula obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2017, where she competed in the Laskin Moot Court competition and volunteered with Student Legal Services in Edmonton. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and an Associate of Arts in Creative Writing from Douglas College.
Outside of her practice, Paula volunteers her time with non-profit community theatre throughout the Lower Mainland.
Paula Cooper
This is a great, trustworthy, and dependable law firm. Paula Cooper helped me and she saved my license. I called after receiving a ticket as I am an N driver whose been suspended and I was worried I would get suspended again. She clearly explained all the steps we would need to take and options…
This is a great, trustworthy, and dependable law firm. Paula Cooper helped me and she saved my license. I called after receiving a ticket as I am an N driver whose been suspended and I was worried I would get suspended again. She clearly explained all the steps we would need to take and options that I had. She didn't make any false promises and came through with everything she said she hoped we could accomplish. She really helped me with this stressful experience and I probably would have had to restart my N for the second time without her. They went to court for me and represented me professionally, had a good repertoire with the officer who ticketed me and helped get the points off my license. If you need a lawyer you can trust with someone as important as your license I would definitely recommend Paula and Filkow Law!
I was in my 90 day IRP, Paula Cooper she is the one who you should approach, she has the capability to fight for you, she can get your things done. I am honestly saying, I become a fan of her. The way she deal the case, take the information & she always fights for…
I was in my 90 day IRP, Paula Cooper she is the one who you should approach, she has the capability to fight for you, she can get your things done. I am honestly saying, I become a fan of her. The way she deal the case, take the information & she always fights for Genuineness and for you. Filkow Law changed my thoughts and my way of thinking aswell, and for surely I would like to thank Filkow Law for their great efforts to fight for justice.
Thanks a lot Filkow Law. I bow you guys.
Paula Cooper is the man even though she ain't a man. Got my 90 day IRP revoked. Very professional and thoughtful. Great experience overall! Got any driving problems? Get her on your case! 10/10
Easy to talk to and a very genuine caring person.
Paula was available and prompt in responding to emails or calls!
Negotiated a deal with Crown that immediately brought relief to my situation!
Would not hesitate to recommend her or call upon her again!!
Amazing and professional service!!
Much appreciated.
Paula Cooper is fantastic. Supportive and knowledgeable. Made me feel so comfortable and took a lot of stress off of me!
When the police took my son into custody my world was completely upended. I had the good fortune to reach out to Paula Cooper and the team at Filkow Law. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but she had a compassionate understanding of the upheaval that these events had brought my wife and I. Five…
When the police took my son into custody my world was completely upended.
I had the good fortune to reach out to Paula Cooper and the team at Filkow Law. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but she had a compassionate understanding of the upheaval that these events had brought my wife and I. Five months on we have an outcome that I would not have dreamed possible. I would highly recommend Paula to anyone having similar misfortune. Police and Prosecutors will think twice before taking on anyone with such excellent representation.
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