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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Kristie Friesen

Feb 01, 2026

Exactly what I needed after my legal issue in Toronto - Jessica Orkin was a lifesaver

After my incident in Toronto, I was bombarded with calls and paperwork I didn't understand. I reached out to Jessica Orkin for help with my Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice claim and it was the be...

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Paula Metz

Feb 01, 2026

Exactly what I needed after my legal issue in Toronto - Jessica Orkin was a lifesaver

Last year, I found myself in a really difficult spot with a Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice problem in Toronto. I had no idea where to start and was honestly terrified of the process. Jessica Ork...

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George Moen

Feb 01, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Jessica Orkin's firm

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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Neil Grady

Feb 01, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Jessica Orkin

Super helpful and professional staff at Jessica Orkin's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal expe...

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Joanna Homenick

Feb 01, 2026

So glad I called Jessica Orkin to handle my Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice case in Toronto

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Jessica Orkin and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their con...