Jessica Hames Law helps survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence pursue civil claims against their assailants — and helps families navigate what comes next. You set the pace. We handle the rest.
Jessica Hames founded her practice to give survivors a clear, grounded path toward accountability — one that respects how much courage it takes to come forward. Her litigation work centres on civil claims arising from sexual assault, sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence, alongside a family law practice built on the same careful, trauma-informed approach.
Jessica is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and is committed to a practice where clients of every identity and background are met with respect.
Every consultation is confidential. You set the pace — Jessica will never rush you toward a decision before you're ready.
Jessica has extensive experience arguing chambers applications and taking cases through to trial in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. A selection of published decisions:
Full decisions are published on CanLII, a free public database of Canadian court judgments.
Contingency arrangements are set out in a written retainer agreement in accordance with Law Society of British Columbia rules. Fees vary by case type — your consultation will cover what applies to you.
There's no pressure and no obligation. Reaching out doesn't commit you to anything — it's simply a chance to ask questions and see if this is the right fit.