Criminal Lawyers Directory

1. Caramanna, Friedberg LLP
Caramanna, Friedberg is a prominent criminal defence boutique in Toronto. They handle a wide variety of criminal and regulatory offences, including sexual assault, fraud, drug offences, professional discipline, regulatory matters, domestic assault, and DUI. They are known for thorough preparation, creativity in defence, and advocating aggressively on behalf of clients at all stages—from bail through trial and appeals.

2. Bytensky Shikhman Barristers
Bytensky Shikhman is a boutique criminal defence firm with decades of collective experience. They represent clients in serious and complex criminal cases: murders, sexual assault, DUI, extradition, international crime, appeals, etc. Their partners are highly active in the legal community including the Criminal Lawyers’ Association and academia, which reflects their deep involvement and expertise.

3. Calvin Barry Professional Corporation
Calvin Barry is an experienced criminal defence lawyer whose practice is devoted entirely to criminal law. With a background as a Senior Crown Attorney, Barry provides strong defence in serious charges including DUI / impaired driving, fraud, assault, and major criminal offences. The firm serves Toronto and the GTA and is noted for its trial experience and knowing the law’s defences well.

4. Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Schwartzentruber LLP
This is a large criminal defence team offering representation for serious criminal charges. They have in-custody contact numbers and are well-versed in acting swiftly (e.g. bail hearings). They represent people across the spectrum of criminal law and have lawyers with substantial trial and in-custody experience.

5. Kalina Tejpal Lawyers
Kalina Tejpal Lawyers handles both criminal defence and immigration law. They have senior lawyers with decades of experience. Their practice covers serious and complicated criminal offences like organized crime, gangs, guns, homicide, sexual assault, and related matters. They also do appellate work. They aim to provide experienced, aggressive defence and guide clients through both trial and post-conviction processes.
