Criminal Defence Lawyers Est. 2006

Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers — Every
Offence.
Every
Defence.

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Our lawyers have successfully defended hundreds of criminal cases across Ontario in cities including Toronto, Newmarket, Brampton, Oshawa, London, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins... you get the picture. You provide the charges, we provide the defence.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers

Experienced Lawyers. Excellent Results. Every Defence.

Norm Stanford

B.A., LL.B. · Partner

Accomplished criminal barrister with extensive trial experience in criminal defence across Ontario. Appearing at every level of criminal court in Toronto, Norm has successfully defended hundreds of charges including criminal negligence causing death, human trafficking, fraud, and sexual assault. Norm seems to be particularly successful defending impaired / over 80, dangerous operation, failure to remain and other driving-related cases. Need to keep your Drivers Licence? Discuss your case with Norm.

416-855-7799 ext. 3

norm@everydefence.ca

Marcus Bornfreund

B.A., LL.B., LL.M. · Partner

Hardened criminal and regulatory defence litigator with a Master of Laws. His law practice spans criminal defence, quasi-criminal proceedings, public relations, regulatory matters, professional misconduct, and the Ontario Review Board. He believes the less you leave to chance, the luckier you get. Marcus is known for creative trial strategies and effective cross-examination. Difficult case? Come meet with Marcus (he will not talk on the phone).

416-855-7799 ext. 2

marcus@everydefence.ca

Shayan Noor

B.A., J.D. · Articling Student

Graduate of Queens Law School with honours. Shayan is a magnet for all-things criminal defence. Possessing an impressive work ethic, imposing court presence and natural talent for the law. Shayan is our resident firearms specialist with a personal interest in firearms laws and regulations. Like to talk guns? Give Shayan a call.

416-855-7799 ext. 5

shayan@everydefence.ca

Valentina Lobankova

LL.B. · Law Clerk

Graduate of Moscow's famous Russian Law Academy. Valentina is a brick wall when it comes to client confidentiality. Refreshing her legal skills by earning a paralegal diploma with honours in Canada, Valentina added years of experience in legal services before joining us. Reliability, Accuracy and Loyalty are all her middle names. As intimidating in person as she is on the phone.

416-855-7799 ext. 1

clerk@everydefence.ca

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Some Criminal Charges We Defend

You provide the charges.
We provide the defence.

Impaired Driving

DUI · Over 80 · Refuse Breath Sample

Drug Offences

Trafficking · Possession · Import

Assault

Common · Bodily Harm · Domestic · Weapons

Robbery

Armed · Theft Over · Fraud

Dangerous Driving

Fail to Remain · Flight from Police

Murder / Manslaughter

First · Second Degree · Criminal Negligence

Sexual Offences

Sexual Assault · Luring · Exploitation

Regulatory Matters

Professional Misconduct · Ontario Review Board

Some of our wins.
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Charges Dismissed

Fail to Remain · Impaired Driving · Refuse Breath Sample

Identity of driver not proven. No witness directly identified our client as the operator of the vehicle.

Charges Withdrawn

Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Poor lighting, multiple participants, and intoxicated witnesses made identification beyond a reasonable doubt impossible.

Charges Dismissed

Flight from Police · Dangerous Driving

Circumstantial identification evidence was insufficient to prove our client was the motorcycle operator.

Charges Dismissed

Robbery

Victim's identification found unreliable through effective cross-examination. Reasonable doubt established.

Not Guilty

Domestic Assault (Multiple Counts)

Self-defence accepted. Complainant's evidence undermined. Independent witnesses confirmed aggressor was the complainant.

Not Guilty

Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Self-defence established. Reasonable belief of imminent assault when surrounded by multiple aggressors.

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Client Testimonials

What our clients say.

Impaired Driving

“I can’t stress how much help you were to me. You were always on top of things and I always felt looked after. Thanks to you, my drinking and driving charge was dropped. My birthday is tomorrow and you surely made it a remarkable one.”

Charge Dropped

Armed Robbery

“You took the time to explain the system to me and get me a great result. I was facing serious jail time and you got me on a work release program. I felt like I was talking to a friend who really cared. I would recommend Every Defence LLP to anyone who needs a great criminal lawyer.”

Charges Dropped

Criminal Charges

“When I first spoke to a lawyer from Every Defence LLP I felt comfortable and trusted his knowledge. He was very honest and open and I felt he truly cared. He went the extra mile to fight for me. It is difficult to find someone so understanding about people’s problems. I am glad I chose Every Defence LLP to give me a second chance.”

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R v Lavallee [1990] 1 SCR 852

Second Degree Murder

Lyn Lavallee shot her common-law partner as he was leaving their bedroom following a violent altercation in which he had threatened to kill her. She had endured years of serious physical abuse.

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