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Criminal Defence Practice Areas

Led by former Senior Crown Attorney Michael Coristine, our firm provides strategic, trial-ready defence for serious criminal charges.

Bail Hearings & Reviews

A strong defence starts with securing your release. We build strategic bail plans, negotiate with the Crown, and advocate forcefully for your freedom at every stage of the process.

Impaired Driving Charges

Charged with assault? We challenge the evidence, protect your rights, and build a strong defence aimed at reducing charges, avoiding a criminal record, or securing an acquittal.

Dangerous Driving Charges

Dangerous driving charges can carry serious criminal penalties and long-term consequences. We provide strategic defence aimed at protecting your licence, freedom, and reputation.

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Assault Charges

Charged with assault? We challenge the evidence, protect your rights, and build a strong defence aimed at reducing charges, avoiding a criminal record, or securing an acquittal.

Sexual Assault Charges

Sexual assault allegations require an immediate and strategic defence. We meticulously examine the evidence, protect your rights, and vigorously defend your reputation and future.

Domestic Assault Charges

Domestic violence allegations require an immediate and strategic response. We challenge the evidence, navigate complex bail and no-contact conditions, and build a strong defence. 

Theft & Robbery Charges

Theft and robbery charges can have lasting consequences on employment and future opportunities. We develop strategic defences aimed at protecting your record and reputation.

Weapons & Firearms Charges

Weapons and firearms offences carry severe penalties and often mandatory consequences. We provide experienced, trial-ready defence for these serious criminal allegations.

 

Homicide Charges

When facing the most serious criminal allegations, experience matters. We provide strategic, relentless defence in homicide and other high-stakes criminal prosecutions.​​

Youth Crimes

A criminal charge should not define a young person's future. We provide strategic representation focused on protecting rights, opportunities, and long-term outcomes.

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Fraud Charges

Complex fraud investigations often involve extensive financial records, digital evidence, and significant reputational risk. We provide strategic, detail-oriented defence for high-stakes fraud and white-collar criminal matters.

Drug Charges & Offences

When facing the most serious criminal allegations, experience matters. We provide strategic, relentless defence in homicide and other high-stakes criminal prosecutions.

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From Our Clients

 

 

"Michael is the best.. He listened to his clients. Communication is the key. When you have issue with the law you need someone that can properly explain and also be patient if you’re looking for one of the best Lawyer in Ontario, this is the guy." - Rosie

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"How does one write a good review about the worst time of their lives? Hire Michael, that’s how! He listened to me. He understood. Most importantly, he was honest. I faced some serious obstacles, but he committed to seeing me through it. I felt reassured my life was not over.

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Favourable outcomes in court cases rely on talent, and experience!

Not luck! Choose wisely!" - Rob

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