Brian Pfefferle

Brian Pfefferle is a Saskatoon Criminal Lawyer.

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Brian Pfefferle has worked in a number of criminal law related practice areas in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta including the defence of charges involving Assaults – including Domestic Assaults, Criminal Harassment, Sexual Assault, Murder, DUI and Impaired Driving, Drug Offences, Organized Crime Offences, Fraud, Tax Evasion, offences under the Environmental Management and Protection Act, professional disciplinary offences, Conspiracy Offences and Youth Matters. He has also assisted clients with Pardon Applications and US Entry Waivers.

Lawyer at Cuelenaere Kendall Katzman & Watson

April 2007 - June 2011

Lawyer at Pfefferle Law Office

February 2011

University of Saskatchewan

2002 – 2007

B.A., LL.B.

Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Brian focuses primarily on Criminal Defence. He regularly appears in trials, preliminary inquiries, bail hearings, and sentencing hearings. His work takes him to all areas of Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon, Regina, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Humboldt, La Ronge, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, and Yorkton. He has appeared before a number of administrative tribunals, the National Parole Board, all levels of Saskatchewan Court and in the Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario Provincial Courts. Publications & Presentations: Brian has aided in the publication of several academic articles which have been featured in casebooks and course materials and taught as part of university courses in law, sociology, criminology and human justice. He is the author of the following articles and presentations: Brian R. Pfefferle, “The Indefensibility of Post-Colonial Aboriginal Rights” (2007) Sask. L. Rev. 70.2 (Summer 2007): 393-423. Brian R. Pfefferle, “Gladue Sentencing: Uneasy Answers to the Hard Problem of Aboriginal Over-Incarceration” (2008) Man. L. Rev. 32.2 (Winter 2008): 113-143. Kevin D. Hill & Brian R. Pfefferle: “Duty-Counseling – The Front-lines of Criminal Defence” (2008) SKLESI – Criminal Law Update – September, 2008. Jay Watson & Brian Pfefferle: Webinar: “R. v. Cunningham… Can I Withdraw?” (June 22, 2010). George Green & Brian Pfefferle: CBA Young Lawyers North “Criminal Law Update”. (February 10th, 2011). Education & Work History: Brian is a member of the Saskatchewan Bar and joined Cuelenaere & Company as an articling-student after a distinguished academic career at the University of Saskatchewan where he received the highest academic standing in a number of courses. In 2011 Brian opened his own firm “Pfefferle Law Office” which operates out of the Historic Land Titles Building, a building that was restored in 1996 by Dan Shapiro Q.C. and Mark Brayford Q.C. Dan and Mark practice in the restored building under the firm name “Brayford and Shapiro”. While at the University of Saskatchewan, Brian was awarded the Barron-Garcea Prize, the Tania Balicki Memorial Award, the P.E. Mackenzie Prize, the Orest and Marie Bendas Prize, the Canada Law Book Prize and the Carswell Prize for obtaining the highest academic average in the final year of study at the College of Law. As an articling student, Brian was also awarded the Saskatchewan CPLED Prize for his performance and conduct during the Saskatchewan Bar Admission Course. In 2010 Brian graduated with a B.A., from the University of Saskatchewan having been recognized as the most distinguished graduate in the Department of Native Studies. LL.B. (with Distinction, Saskatchewan, 2007). B.A. (with Great Distinction, Saskatchewan, 2010). Professional & Community Involvement: Brian has acted as a presenter with the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Webinars, Saskatchewan Legal Education Society of Saskatchewan Inc., (SKLESI), Public Legal Education Society of Saskatchewan (PLEA), and he is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association, the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan, and the Saskatoon Criminal Defence Lawyers Association. Brian is also actively involved in his community and is a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish, the German Canadian Club Concordia, the German Alpenrose Shuplatters Dance Group, and is an Alumni Member of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies where he competed nationally in track and field and cross-country. Brian enjoys all recreational sports and especially enjoys noon-hour weight-lifting and running. He