Jessica Orkin

Jessica Orkin

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Administrative and Public Law Appellate Practice
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013

About Jessica

Jessica Orkin has a broad litigation practice including criminal, civil and administrative law matters, with an emphasis on constitutional, human rights, Aboriginal rights and access to information law matters. Jessica appears at all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. She is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences and seminars. Jessica received her law degree from the University of Toronto. She also holds an M.Phil. degree in Development Studies from the University of Oxford, and a bachelor of arts and sciences from McMaster University. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006, after clerking at the Federal Court of Appeal.

Jessica Orkin has a broad litigation practice including criminal, civil and administrative law matters, with an emphasis on constitutional, human rights, Aboriginal rights and access to information law matters. Jessica appears at all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. She is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences and seminars. Jessica received her law degree from the University of Toronto. She also holds an M.Phil. degree in Development Studies from the University of Oxford, and a bachelor of arts and sciences from McMaster University. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006, after clerking at the Federal Court of Appeal.

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4.4 / 5

39 Reviews

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Rufus Murazik

Feb 01, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Jessica Orkin in Toronto - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice in Toronto. Period. I've seen others, but Jessica Orkin is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best resu...

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Flora Wolf

Feb 01, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Jessica Orkin

Jessica Orkin has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my legal ma...

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Katrina Boehm

Feb 01, 2026

Great people who truly care at Jessica Orkin - the best legal team in Ontario

Jessica Orkin has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my legal ma...

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Marilyn Brakus

Feb 01, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Jessica Orkin's office during my recent legal matter

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Jessica Orkin. They helped me out big time with my Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice issue and kept me informed at eve...

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Hector Williamson

Feb 01, 2026

Top notch experts in Toronto - Jessica Orkin is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Really glad I found Jessica Orkin for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're in Ont...