Atty. Denis Berntsen

Atty. Denis Berntsen

Denis Berntsen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals. Denis has been licensed for 29 years.

Sidney Sidney 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Denis Berntsen at a glance

Denis Berntsen is a Member based in Sidney, British Columbia, practicing at Berntsen & Co. Law Offices. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1997). Serands clients in Sidney, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Denis Berntsen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals
  • Denis has been licensed for 29 years
  • Denis practices at Berntsen & Co. Law Offices in Sidney, BC

Practice Areas Explained

Denis Berntsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denis Berntsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sidney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Denis Berntsen

Where is Denis Berntsen's law office located?
Denis Berntsen's law practice is located in Sidney, British Columbia. The firm is Berntsen & Co. Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denis Berntsen handle?
Denis Berntsen focuses on criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Denis Berntsen practiced law?
Denis Berntsen has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
How can I contact Denis Berntsen for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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