Urerimam Shamaki
Staff Lawyer @Yukon Legal Services Society
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WORK HISTORY
Staff Lawyer @Yukon Legal Services Society
Whitehorse, YT, CA
Providing frontline public defence services across the Yukon, practicing mainly in criminal law (Adult and Youth Criminal Code and CDSA matters), while also handling family law and child protection cases. Appearing regularly in trial courts and therapeutic courts (Community Wellness Court and Domestic Violence Treatment Option Court). Delivering client-centred, access-to-justice focused representation in matters involving liberty, family integrity, and mental health.
EDUCATION
University of Maiduguri
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Private Law
University of Pretoria
LLM Human Rights & Democratisation in Africa, Law
Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos
Barrister at Law, Law
CDI College
Diploma, Legal Administrative Assistant
ABOUT URERIMAM SHAMAKI
I am a dual-qualified lawyer in Canada and Nigeria with a focused practice in criminal and family law. My background spans Canadian public defence, court operations, and international legal practice, shaping a versatile, client-centred approach to advocacy.I currently serve as Staff Lawyer with Yukon Legal Services Society, providing frontline public defence services across the Yukon. My practice centres primarily on criminal law (Adult and Youth Criminal Code and CDSA matters), while also handling family law and child protection cases. I deliver strategic, trauma-informed advocacy in matters involving liberty and family integrity.I am committed to fairness, cultural responsiveness, and principled representation, with a continued focus on advancing access to justice in criminal and family law contexts.
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