DAVID F. WALIA, Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer

David worked as an attorney at the prosecutor’s office in Pima County, Arizona where he quickly developed a strong foundation in criminal law and evidence before transitioning to quasi-corporate law. He then practiced in the anti-trust and white collar crime departments at one of the Big 4 accounting firms.

After spending most of his adult life in the United States, David returned to Canada, where he briefly served at the Crown’s office before finding his true calling in criminal defence.

David is passionate about the personalized approach required in criminal defence work, where he focuses on explaining, informing and guiding those most in need of a legal defence. He is an aggressive litigator and does not shy away from conflict. However, he firmly believes that the best outcomes for clients are achieved when the Crown and defence collaborate openly and civilly, working together to resolve issues in a constructive manner.

David has been published in the Dispute Resolution Journal for his work on securities arbitration and is the author of a book on the Second Amendment. Beyond his professional life, David is a lifelong Yankees fan and believes that basketball is the best sport to watch on TV. A dedicated chess player, David prefers the d4 opening for white and holds a purple belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu after two decades of practice.

When he’s not working, David enjoys spending time with his wife and their two young daughters, making family life an important part of his routine.