Carbo Kwan is a Chinese-Canadian woman who was born in Truro (Nova Scotia). This office is run by Carbo Kwan, who is also the only practitioner in criminal defense. In May 2017, she was admitted to the Bar of Ontario. She is also a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Carbo was called to Nova Scotia's Bar in October 2017. She is also a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society. In 2012 she received her Law Degree from the University of Manchester. Carbo knew from the beginning that she was interested in criminal defense. Her placement at Elgin-Oxford Legal Clinic, St. Thomas (Ontario) was the turning point that led to her decision to make her own way. She temporarily relocated to St. Thomas as part of her Ontario licensure requirements. This is a small community with approximately 50,000 residents and a large population on social assistance. Clients seeking assistance with disability, landlord, or tenancy issues, as well as victims of crimes seeking compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board were all dealt with by this community legal clinic. Her experience with these clients led her to see the importance of affordable, accessible legal services within her community.