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Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers

We represent individuals in times of crisis.

If you are facing criminal charges, under police investigation, or worried about the long-term consequences of a conviction, our Toronto defence lawyers are here to protect you and your future.

For nearly a decade, our team of highly skilled and dedicated defence lawyers has represented over 1,000 individuals during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. We understand the fear, confusion, and uncertainty of being charged with a criminal offence.

If you have been arrested, contacted by police, or believe you are under investigation, speak with a lawyer before you say or do anything. A criminal record can impact your freedom, employment, travel, education, and reputation.

You do not have to navigate this alone.

Our Toronto team is available by phone to discuss your situation immediately, at no cost or obligation. We will listen to your story, explain what you are facing, and outline your options.

When you choose Strategic Criminal Defence, you get more than representation. You get a legal team committed to protecting your future, defending your rights, and positioning you for the best possible outcome.

100+ Five-Star Reviews

Trusted by hundreds of clients across Ontario.

1,000+ Cases

Proven results in over thousands of criminal defence cases.

25+ Years of Legal Experience

A seasoned team with over 25 years of combined experience.

24/7 Availability

Here when you need us, day or night, 24/7.

We appreciate that a strong lawyer-client relationship is formed on the basis of trust. As such, we work hard to ensure that we can foster that trust with our clients.

We adhere to our philosophy of trust by involving our clients through each step of their matter, which is strengthened by our efforts to always ensure that we are communicating regularly with our clients.

By adopting a client-centred approach to our legal representation, we are able to ensure that our clients understand and know that their needs come first. Additionally, we are committed to zealously advocating for our clients to ensure that they receive the best legal representation in a cost-effective manner. By acting proactively and understanding that each case will be different, we aim to provide sound legal advice to meet our client’s needs and secure the right results.

Our motto is 5-Star Rated, 5-Star Service, and 5-Star Results. We have a near perfect 4.9 rating on Google and over 100 reviews speaking to the quality of services you can expect from our firm.

Further, we have been featured in the Toronto Star and are the recipient of the Trust Analytica Top 10 Domestic Violence Lawyers in Toronto award.

If you are seeking criminal trial lawyers to provide a vigorous defence, contact our team at Strategic Criminal Defence today by calling 647-986-8077. We are located at:

Strategic Criminal Defence
100 Richmond St W Suite 414,
Toronto, ON M5H 3K6

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Trust One Toronto’s Most Awarded
Criminal Defence Law Firms

If you find yourself facing criminal charges, your first step should be to contact a strategic criminal defence attorney. From my initial interaction with the firm until the day the charges were withdrawn, I felt assured knowing I had an excellent lawyer supporting me. There aren’t enough positive words to describe this firm; if you’re facing a challenge, there’s no one better to have by your side. They are not only great people but also exceptional lawyers.

DJH

Strategic Criminal Defence is the absolute best choice for criminal legal representation. Despite the odds stacked against me, Dylan Finlay strategically handled my case and successfully had all charges dropped. I initially worked briefly with Lorant Kiss, who was outstanding and highly professional before referring me to Dylan. The collaboration between them made it genuinely feel like I had an entire team of exceptional lawyers behind me.

DS

I want to sincerely thank Lawyer Dylan Finlay for taking over my case. From the beginning, I was extremely anxious about the potential implications it could have on my life here in Canada. However, after speaking with Dylan, I felt an immediate sense of relief and confidence. He was professional, approachable, and took the time to answer all of my questions promptly and thoroughly. Most importantly, he delivered the results I was hoping for.

SI

Practice areas

A Full-Service Criminal Defence Firm

Impaired Driving

Impaired driving offences in Toronto are strictly prosecuted under the Criminal Code. Impaired driving offences include operating a Motor Vehicle while your ability is impaired or while over 80.

Domestic Violence

A domestic violence charge is a serious offence which can be complex. A charge is considered domestic in nature if it involves violence against a family member or a current or former romantic partner.

Assault Offences

A person can be charged with a simple assault charge when they, directly or indirectly, apply force a person without their consent. If proceeded by indictment, an assault offence carries a maximum sentence of 10 years jail time.

Drug Charges

Drug charges are prosecuted seriously in Toronto and often result in jail time for even minor offences. Common drug charges include possession, trafficking, distribution, and importation of an illicit drug or substance.

Youth Offences

If the individual is between the ages of 12 and 17 and is charged with a criminal offence, then they will be prosecuted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The primary goal of the Youth Criminal Justice Act is to rehabilitate young people and reduce youth crime.

Criminal Driving

Criminal driving is a serious offence that includes a wide variety of multiple motor vehicle offences in the Criminal Code. Criminal driving offences under the Criminal Code are different from charges under the Traffic Safety Act of Ontario.

Sexual Assault

A Sexual Assault offence occurs when a person intentionally touches another person with a sexual nature and without their consent. Sexual assault offences include sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and aggravated sexual assault.

Property Crimes

Property crimes are one of the most common crimes an individual can be charged with. They are serious charges in Canada which includes offences such breaking an entering, theft, mischief, fraud, trespassing, and arson.

Traffic Crimes

Traffic offences and violations are breaches of provincial legislation, such as the Traffic Safety Act. A traffic offence is usually considered a crime when it is punishable by imprisonment. However, traffic offences may also be punishable by fines or penalties.

Our Team

Meet Our Lawyers

Strategic Criminal Defence Toronto Branch is lead by respected senior criminal lawyer Dylan Finlay. For over 10 years, Dylan has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defence and has a particular passion for litigation that involves Charter rights.

A natural and persuasive advocate, Dylan’s objective is to craft a strategy that achieves the optimal outcome for my client.

Our team of lawyers at Strategic Criminal Defence are guided by core values of service, results, integrity, teamwork, drive, and strategy. We share our collective experience, resources, and passion to help people and look for opportunities to add value to our clients through strategic thinking and creative solutions.

Our Toronto Branch has 3 criminal defence lawyers, and have defended clients in over hundreds of criminal cases.