Anthony Paciocco

Anthony Paciocco is an Adjunct Lecturer at Queen's University Faculty of Law, specializing in Trial Advocacy - Criminal. He is also a Partner at Edelson Foord Law, focusing on criminal and regulatory litigation. Paciocco has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, with extensive experience in Canadian legal proceedings.

• B.A., McGill University (with distinction)
• J.D., Queen's University (Queen’s Law Prize in Advanced Criminal Law, Dean’s Bronze Scholar Award 2013-2014)

Research and professional interests include:

• Challenging search warrants and police investigations
• Sexual offenses litigation
• Charter of Rights and Freedoms applications
• Highway Traffic Act infractions
• Continuing professional development in legal education

He has lectured extensively on evolving legal frameworks such as new marihuana legislation, sexual offense laws, and unreasonable trial delay cases. His work emphasizes advocating for clients across a spectrum ranging from minor infractions to serious criminal charges like murder.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• Dan Soberman Young Alumni Award (2023) - Recognizing early-career success
• Forty Under 40 (2024) - Celebrating young business leadership in Canada’s National Capital Region

Paciocco balances his role as a legal practitioner and educator, providing legal representation in trials and appeals while also shaping legal professionals through teaching and lectures. His practice involves advising clients, representing them in court, and delivering legal opinions across various cases.