Toronto Criminal Trial and Appeal Lawyers
Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers
Hicks Adams is one of the largest and most seasoned law firms in Canada. Our founding partner, Christopher Hicks, alone possesses more than 40 years of experience.
At Hicks Adams, we use the considerable resources that come with being a large firm and the extensive experience of our lawyers to fearlessly defend our clients against all types of criminal charges, from the most minor to the most serious. Our clients can be confident knowing their cases are in the hands of skilled lawyers with a positive record of success in even the most challenging criminal cases.
While the firm is based in downtown Toronto, the lawyers of Hicks Adams are available to travel anywhere in Ontario to defend our clients.
Ontario Lawyers With a Reputation for Excellence
Tamaira Davidson
Junior PartnerEd Ducharme
AssociateMark Falovo
AssociateChristopher D. Hicks
PartnerMohammed Jelassi
AssociateIris Liu
AssociateStephen Whitzman
AssociateDavid Walia
AssociateMélanie Cantin
Articling StudentMiruna Mureseanu
Articling StudentShameka Spence
Articling StudentSuccessful Criminal Trial and Appeal Lawyers appearing before all Levels of Court
The lawyers of Hicks Adams have extensive experience appearing before all levels of court in Ontario, both trial and appellate.
Jury trials are reserved for the most serious criminal charges and require a very different type of advocacy than judge-alone trials. Hicks Adams has an impressive record of success with both judge-alone and jury trials. Our lawyers’ in-depth knowledge of the law, the rules of evidence and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms coupled with extensive trial and advocacy experience is an immense benefit to our clients facing serious charges.
Depending on the specifics of the case, a trial may not be required. However, we prepare every case as though it is going to trial, knowing the importance of preparing for every opportunity to zealously defend the rights of our clients.
Hicks Adams has a thriving appeal practice. Our lawyers regularly appear at the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, and we are proud of our record of success at both of these levels. It is a significant accomplishment for a law firm to bring an appeal to the highest court in Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada, let alone succeed at that level. Our lawyers have done it.
The lawyers at Hicks Adams have a history of positive results defending all criminal matters. In addition to criminal defence cases ranging from DUI and drug charges to the most serious violent crimes such as murder, our firm also handles:
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When looking for a criminal defence lawyer in Ontario, visit Hicks Adams . Our experienced lawyers are ready to defend your rights in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario.
Toronto Office
18 King Street East, Unit 1501
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1C4