Omar Abou El Hassan
Lawyer & Founder of AEH Criminal Law
Omar Abou El Hassan is a criminal defence lawyer who represents individuals facing serious charges at some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Based in Ottawa, he serves clients across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area.
Omar earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), with a minor in Psychology, before completing his law degree at the University of Ottawa. During law school, he gained valuable experience clerking at the Ontario Court of Justice and interning with the Department of Justice’s War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Section.
Called to the bar in 2019, Omar has conducted numerous trials in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, and has appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal. He handles cases at every stage, from bail hearings to trials and appeals, with a focus on strategic, client-centered defence.
Fluent in Arabic, Omar is committed to making the legal process more accessible for clients and families navigating the justice system.
