Michael Oykhman

Once you retain a lawyer, your lawyer will take over the conduct of your case. This means that your lawyer will order and review disclosure on your behalf, attend your court appearances on your behalf, and speak with the Crown Prosecutor in the hopes of obtaining the best possible resolution for your case. Being charged with a criminal offence and maneuvering the Court system ...

In order to have a productive first meeting with your lawyer, there are some preliminary steps that you can take. You should ensure that you bring all documents given to you by the police or the Court to review with your lawyer at your first meeting. It is also extremely helpful for you to write a detailed summary of the events relating to your ...

The retainer must be paid prior to work being conducted on your file. It may, in certain circumstances, be possible to pay a partial retainer for your lawyer to take some preliminary time sensitive steps where necessary. The following payment, be it a trial fee, a resolution fee, or a guilty plea fee, is due prior to that next step being taken. It is ...

Criminal lawyers typically charge a flat rate for different services provided rather than charging an hourly rate. The cost for legal services depends on the lawyer’s experience, as well as the complexity and nature of your case. At Strategic Criminal Defence, the initial consultation is typically free of charge. During this initial consultation, a lawyer will perform a preliminary review of your case, and ...

A retainer is a contract between yourself and your lawyer that stipulates what services will be provided, and what fees will be paid for these services. The retainer fees are paid in advance of the commencement of work, and are held in trust by the lawyer on your behalf. Work that is performed on your file is paid our of the retainer fee, and ...

The cost of an initial consultation varies from lawyer to lawyer. Some lawyers charge for an initial consultation, while others offer the initial consultation at no charge. At Oykhman Criminal Defence, most initial consultations are free of charge. During a typical consultation, one of our lawyers will review the documents you have been provided by the police, discuss the incident, explain the Court process ...

Being charged with a criminal offence, and navigating your way through the court process, is an extremely stressful experience. A criminal conviction has the potential to have serious consequences for your future. When hiring a criminal lawyer, it is important to ensure you hire someone who is capable of helping you find the best possible defence, and with whom you feel comfortable working through ...