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JOSHUA A. CLARKE

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JOSHUA A. CLARKE, B.A., LL.B.

Lawyer / Managing Director

Fast Facts About Joshua

Joshua feels comfortable defending any criminal charge, however the following areas are of particular interest:
  • Domestic Offences
  • Sexual assault
  • Fraud
  • Drugs
  • Impaired Driving
  • 2002 University of Ottawa B.A. (Hon.)(English & Communication)
  • 2008 University of Ottawa LL.B. (Bachelor of laws)

Called to the Bar

  • Law Society of Ontario – 2009
  • Criminal Lawyers’ Association
  • Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa
  • County of Carleton Law Association
  • Barristers for a Better Bytown
  • Reach Canada
  • CHEO
  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • Royal Ottawa Hospital
  • Action Réfugiés Montréal

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Email: joshua.clarke@armouredsuits.ca

Mobile: 613.863.5137

Office: 613.233.0008 x 522

Joshua Clarke is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer. He knows clients want and deserve the best possible result for their case.

Joshua is committed to keeping clients fully-informed throughout their experience. The high quality service he provides includes cost-efficiencies that he is committed to finding wherever possible.

Background

Joshua grew up in Ottawa, where he discovered a lifelong passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs AND Ottawa Senators (yes, both). Before being called to the bar, Joshua served as an artillery officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Retiring in 2003, Joshua knew he wanted to continue giving an important service to Canadians, so he went to law school.

Interests

In his spare time, Joshua can often be seen at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf club. He likes spending time with his spouse and two young children. Joshua is very interested in physical fitness and is never happier than when riding his motorcycle.

Armoured Suits

After his call to the bar, Joshua co-founded the firm that would become Armoured Suits. Joshua knew that many lawyers were good with the law, but too few focused on the service they provided their clients. For Joshua, good service comes from efficient systems. He has focused on developing and implementing systems that:

  • Keep his clients informed at every stage of the process
  • Standardize the delivery of legal services so that everyone in the firm contributes to the client’s service
  • Utilize technology to create efficiencies, thereby reducing overall cost

Joshua’s clients benefit from his calm demeanour and reasoned approach to their cases. His extensive courtroom experience and razor-like focus on getting justice for his clients makes him an excellent choice to lead your defence.

Mr. Clarke represented my case phenomenally from the beginning. He was very comforting and easy to talk to and explained everything in different scenarios to make sure I understood everything clearly. I can’t thank him and his team enough for the best possible outcome…case closed.

– Christopher

Acquitted, not guilty.

This was the best possible outcome for my case. Believe me, now that this matter has been resolved, it has helped turn my fortunes around one hundred and eighty degrees toward the better.

– Stephane

Joshua In The Media

Armoured Suits’ Joshua Clarke Secures Major Victory in High-Profile Firefighter Trial

Armoured Suits' Joshua Clarke recently played a pivotal role in defending Captain Greg Wright, a firefighter facing serious allegations stemming from a workplace dispute. Despite intense public scrutiny and complex legal challenges, Clarke successfully argued Wright’s...

Ottawa firefighter trial: Defence says complainant lied on stand

A judge-alone trial is underway for an Ottawa firefighter accused of assaulting a non-binary colleague. Witness testimony contradicts the alleged victim's account, raising questions about what truly happened. Meanwhile, the Crown argues the fire department itself...

2 Charges Dropped in Firefighter Assault Trial

Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyer, Joshua Clarke, speaks to CBC News about the firefighter assault trial. The article highlights the dismissal of a negligence charge against Captain Greg Wright and details the ongoing legal proceedings.

Firefighter fired, captain suspended after city investigation into alleged hate crime

The City of Ottawa continued a workplace harassment investigation into an alleged attack on the fire department’s first openly non-binary firefighter, even with active criminal charges laid in the case. On Thursday, March 23, 2023 lawyers representing the defendants...

Choking case at Ottawa Fire Station 47

Captain Gregory Wright, 56, has been charged by Ottawa Police for failing to give medical assistance to a fellow firefighter. The charge includes negligence causing bodily harm.  Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyer, Joshua Clarke, spoke to the Ottawa Citizen. He...

City quietly resumed investigation into alleged hate crime, firefighters deny wrongdoing

The City of Ottawa is continuing a workplace harassment investigation into an alleged attack on the fire department's first openly non-binary firefighter, even while there are active criminal charges laid in the case. Capt. Greg Wright, 59, is charged with criminal...

Lawyer for Ottawa fire captain ‘cannot fathom’ why client charged with failing to give medical assistance

Joshua Clark, Criminal Defence Lawyer, says he can't understand why Ottawa police would charge Captain Gregory Wright, a veteran firefighter. “While we respect the criminal process, we cannot fathom why he has been charged with this offence, having done nothing wrong....

Cannabis Edibles and The Law

Armoured Suits criminal defence lawyer Joshua Clarke speaks to CTV Ottawa Morning Live. During this segment, he shares details on what responsibilities people have if they decide to bring cannabis edibles into their home.