Hicks Adams is pleased to announce that it has earned recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, receiving a Regional Tier 3 ranking in Toronto for Criminal Defence.
The distinction represents another year of professional recognition for the Toronto criminal defence firm, whose lawyers represent individuals facing criminal charges ranging from relatively minor offences to some of the most serious allegations under Canada’s Criminal Code. The ranking acknowledges the firm’s established position within Toronto’s criminal law community and its longstanding involvement in complex criminal trials and appeals.
Hicks Adams’ 2027 Best Law Firms Ranking
In the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, Hicks Adams received the following distinction:
- Regional Tier 3 (Toronto): Criminal Defence
The firm’s continued inclusion in the Criminal Defence category reflects its established practice of representing clients facing criminal investigations, prosecutions, trials, and appeals throughout Ontario.
Recognition for Criminal Defence Representation in Toronto
Criminal proceedings can involve significant personal, professional, and legal consequences. Whether an individual faces allegations involving a regulatory offence or a serious indictable crime, the criminal justice process raises important questions concerning constitutional rights, admissibility of evidence, criminal liability, and sentencing.
Hicks Adams maintains a practice devoted to criminal defence, representing clients charged with offences including assault, drug trafficking, impaired driving, weapons offences, robbery, fraud, organized crime, murder, and manslaughter. The firm’s lawyers also act in youth criminal justice matters and other proceedings involving complex criminal allegations.
In addition to representing clients at trial, Hicks Adams regularly handles criminal appeals involving convictions and sentences. Its continued recognition in Criminal Defence acknowledges the firm’s involvement in a broad range of criminal proceedings, including serious and high-profile matters before Ontario courts and appellate courts.
About the Best Law Firms™ – Canada Rankings
Published annually, Best Law Firms™ – Canada identifies law firms that have received recognition for their professional performance and reputation within designated legal practice areas and geographic regions.
The rankings are developed through an extensive research process that incorporates assessments from clients and professional references, evaluations by legal peers, interviews with industry leaders, and information provided by participating firms.
Eligibility is linked to individual recognition in The Best Lawyers in Canada™. To qualify for consideration, a law firm must have at least one lawyer included in the corresponding edition of Best Lawyers for a practice area evaluated by Best Law Firms.
Understanding the Evaluation and Ranking Process
The Best Law Firms™ – Canada assessment considers various indicators of professional performance, including responsiveness, integrity, client service, cost-effectiveness, and an understanding of clients’ legal needs.
Following the evaluation, participating firms are assessed against others practising in comparable legal markets and practice areas. Rankings are organized into tiers according to overall evaluation results, rather than assigning firms individual numerical positions.
These distinctions provide individuals, businesses, and legal professionals with an additional resource when researching law firms and evaluating recognized legal service providers across Canada.
Three Consecutive Years of Recognition for Hicks Adams
Hicks Adams‘ inclusion in the 2027 edition follows its recognition in the inaugural 2025 Best Law Firms™ – Canada rankings and its subsequent inclusion in the 2026 publication.
The firm’s latest achievement also accompanies the continued individual recognition of founding partner Christopher D. Hicks, who was named in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for Criminal Defence.
Christopher has received recognition in the publication every year since 2021, making 2027 his seventh consecutive year of inclusion. His individual distinction, alongside the firm’s repeated recognition, reflects his longstanding involvement in criminal defence litigation and contributions to the Canadian legal profession.
Contact Hicks Adams for Trusted Criminal Defence Representation in Toronto
Hicks Adams is honoured to receive recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada. We congratulate Christopher D. Hicks and our entire legal team on this achievement and extend our appreciation to our clients, colleagues, and peers for their continued trust and support.
Our Toronto criminal defence lawyers represent clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario in matters involving assault charges, impaired driving offences, drug offences, weapons charges, fraud, robbery, homicide, criminal trials, and conviction and sentence appeals. To learn more about our criminal defence services or discuss a criminal charge, contact Hicks Adams online or call 416-975-1700 to arrange a consultation.
