{"id":52712,"date":"2025-10-20T22:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T22:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/?page_id=52712"},"modified":"2026-04-25T22:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:28:15","slug":"our-firm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/our-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3>Our Firm\u2019s History: Toronto<\/h3>\n<p>The Strategic Criminal Defence Toronto story is one of mentorship, expansion, and a dedication to serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area with trusted criminal defence representation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efefef;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3>2016: Founding of the Toronto Office<\/h3>\n<p>The Toronto office began in 2016, when criminal defence lawyer, Dylan Finlay, returned home after articling in Calgary under the guidance of Michael Oykhman at Savage Oykhman Law. With a drive to deliver accessible, strategic defence services in Ontario, Dylan launched the Toronto practice under the Oykhman Criminal Defence brand. From the beginning, the focus was clear: dedicated criminal defence for people throughout the GTA.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efefef;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3>2016 \u2013 2022: Growing a Local Reputation<\/h3>\n<p>Over the next several years, Dylan represented clients across Toronto and Southern Ontario, growing the firm\u2019s presence through strong results and referrals. The practice focused exclusively on criminal law, allowing deep familiarity with both courtroom advocacy and the nuances of police investigation procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efefef;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3>2022 \u2013 2024: Expansion of the Toronto Team<\/h3>\n<p>In 2022, Toronto criminal defence lawyer, Lorant Kiss, joined the firm. His extensive criminal law practice strengthened our capacity and enhanced client service across the region.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, criminal defence lawyer, Justin Marchand, joined Strategic Criminal Defence Toronto, contributing to continued growth and providing added resources for clients facing serious criminal charges.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efefef;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h3>2025: Rebranding to Strategic Criminal Defence<\/h3>\n<p>As part of a national brand alignment and evolution, Oykhman Criminal Defence rebranded as Strategic Criminal Defence in 2025. The update unified the firm\u2019s identity across Canada and more accurately reflected the strategic, client-focused advocacy that has guided the Toronto office since its founding.<\/p>\n<p>While the name changed, the lawyers, leadership, and commitment to excellence remain unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efefef;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>Today<\/h3>\n<p>Strategic Criminal Defence Toronto operates as part of a network of independent yet collaborative criminal defence offices in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria. The office continues to champion a practical approach to every case: carefully reviewing disclosure to identify investigative errors, protecting individual rights, and providing advice tailored to each client\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n<p>As we look ahead, our dedication remains constant. 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