Criminal and Regulatory Law
Litigation
Police Law

Michael Tochor's extensive trial and appellate experience includes numerous appearances before administrative tribunals and all levels of courts in Saskatchewan. He has also appeared before the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Michael represented the Province of Saskatchewan before the North Battleford Water Inquiry.

Michael was appointed Chair of the Saskatchewan Police Commission in January 2002. The Commission oversees all municipal police forces in the province as well as the operation of the Saskatchewan Police College, and hears appeals on police discipline matters.

Much of Michael's practice is in the field of criminal law, where his experience includes both jury and non-jury trials. He has published and presented extensively on criminal law issues for periodicals and legal education seminars.

• Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
• LL.B. (Saskatchewan, 1983)
• B.A. (Saskatchewan, 1981)

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Ciminal Defense - 2008)
• Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada (Criminal Defense - 2008)

• Saskatchewan Police Commission - Chair (since 2002)
• Minor hockey and community soccer programs - Coach
• National Criminal Law Program - Lecturer and Faculty Member (since 2000)
• South Saskatchewan Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers - President (1995-1999)

• Frequent appearances as a legal commentator in provincial and national news media, including radio open-line shows, television news and print media stories.
• M. Tochor, "Searching for Truth but Missing the Point" (2002) Alberta Law Review 333 at 40(2)
• College of Law (U of S) Bar Admission Course, "Criminal Practice and Procedure" - Presenter (1998 - 2002)
• M. Tochor, "Defence Disclosure: Is it Written in Stone?" (2000) Criminal Law Quarterly 393 at 43
• M. Tochor, "Criminal Procedure Checklist" (1997) Saskatchewan Continuing Legal Education Society Publication
• Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, Mock Jury Trial Demonstration - Presenter (1998)

• Province of Saskatchewan, North Battleford Water Inquiry - Counsel (2001)