Ema Ibrakovic

Criminal defence lawyer. Trial and appeal work shaped by clerkships up to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Ema’s practice involves a mix of criminal trials and appeals . She understands that facing criminal charges can often be one of the most serious and frightening challenges a person experiences in their lifetime. In those difficult moments, Ema is passionate about championing her clients’ interests while treating them with respect and dignity. She uses that passion, coupled with her robust understanding of the criminal law, to help clients navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system with a full understanding of the criminal process.

Before joining Daniel Brown Law, Ema spent three years honing her knowledge of criminal law by clerking at all levels of court in Ontario. After law school, she assisted several prominent criminal trial judges at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on cases involving the most serious charges in the Criminal Code . This was followed by a clerkship at the Court of Appeal for Ontario with Associate Chief Justice Fairburn and Justices Simmons and Trotter.

Ema’s experience dealing with the finer points of criminal law at both the trial and appellate levels served her well during her final clerkship at the Supreme Court of Canada with Justice Suzanne Côté. This combination of clerkship experiences has given Ema exposure to the most pressing criminal legal issues in Ontario and across the country, and a critical insight into judicial decision-making at all levels of court — a perspective of crucial importance in making strategic decisions for a client at trial or on appeal .

Championing her clients’ interests while treating them with respect and dignity.

Ema completed her law degree at the University of Toronto, where she graduated as Valedictorian. Throughout her time in law school, Ema was a prolific mooter, earning the Stephanie Fleur Couzin mooting medal for her advocacy in the Gale Cup and Grand Moot, and for her time spent coaching more junior students. Ema’s passion for appellate advocacy continued after graduation, leading her to coach the University of Toronto’s Gale Cup moot team to two consecutive championship victories.