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Practice Areas / Criminal Law
Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer
If you or someone close to you has been charged, what happens next matters. Calm, discreet criminal defence for clients across Toronto and the GTA.
Legal Aid certificates accepted for criminal matters.
Criminal defence
A charge is not a conviction.
Being charged with a criminal offence is frightening, and the decisions made early in a case can shape everything that follows.
Amandi Law protects your rights from the first call, explains each step in plain language, and prepares your case with care and discretion.
How we help
Criminal defence services
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After an arrest
Advice on your rights from the start, including what to say and what not to say.
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Bail hearings
Preparing a clear, realistic release plan and representing you at your bail hearing.
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Court appearances & disclosure
Reviewing the Crown’s evidence with you and guiding you through every appearance.
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Resolution & trial
Negotiating with the Crown where it serves you, and defending you at trial where it does not.
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Status & immigration consequences
For permanent residents and non-citizens, a criminal case can affect immigration status. We look at both together.
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Legal Aid
Legal Aid certificates are accepted for criminal matters. If you have one, or think you may qualify, call us.
Legal Aid certificates accepted for family and criminal matters.
Your rights
“Presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.”
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 11(d). Every person charged with an offence has this right, and a defence built on preparation is how it is protected.
FAQ
Common questions
Every situation is different. If your question is not here, ask us directly.
Should I speak to the police before I speak to a lawyer?
If you are arrested or detained, you have the right to speak with a lawyer without delay, and you have the right to remain silent. Ask to speak with a lawyer before you answer questions.
What happens at a bail hearing?
A justice decides whether you can be released while your case continues, and on what conditions. A realistic release plan, often including a surety, can make a real difference.
I am not a Canadian citizen. Can a criminal charge affect my status?
It can. Some convictions can make a permanent resident or foreign national inadmissible to Canada. Speak with a lawyer before you enter any plea.
Do you accept Legal Aid certificates?
Yes, for criminal matters. If you have a certificate from Legal Aid Ontario, or think you may qualify, call us and we will talk through next steps.
Contact
Speak with a Toronto criminal defence lawyer
Tell us a little about your situation. Everything you share is handled with discretion, and your inquiry goes straight to our office.
Call647 741 7931
Emailtawfic@amandilaw.com
Visit1315 Finch Ave. W, Suite 400
Toronto (North York), ON M3J 2G6
HoursMonday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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