Charitsis Law
Toronto Criminal Lawyers
Charged with a criminal offence in Toronto? Our Toronto criminal lawyers defend DUIs, motor vehicle offences, domestic assault, sexual assault, and all criminal matters throughout Toronto & the GTA.
Former Crown Attorney Nicholas Charitsis leads a team of experienced Toronto criminal lawyers.
Experienced Toronto Criminal Lawyers
25+ Years Defending Criminal Charges In Toronto Courts
As Toronto criminal lawyers, Charitsis Law has been helping people with criminal charges in the Toronto and GTA courts for more than 25 years. Led by former Crown Attorney Nicholas Charitsis, our team regularly defends all criminal charges including, domestic assault, DUI charges, sexual assaults, and bail hearings,
- Former Crown Attorney experience
- 25+ years defending criminal charges
- Charges withdrawn, dismissed, and successfully defended
- Hundreds of Google reviews
- Direct access to experienced criminal lawyers
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, call today and speak directly with Toronto criminal lawyer Nicholas Charitsis. As a former Crown Attorney with more than 25 years of criminal courtroom experience, Mr. Charitsis can review the allegations, identify potential defences, and provide clear legal advice about how your case may be fought. Call 416-731-7113 today.
Trusted By Hundreds of Former Clients
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Speak directly with Toronto criminal lawyer Nicholas Charitsis to discuss your charges, understand your options, and learn how your case may be defended.
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Criminal Charges We Defend
Learn more about the criminal charges defended by our Toronto criminal defence lawyers
Driving Charges
Provincial and regulatory offences prosecuted under Ontario or Federal statutes. Often involving inspections, compliance issues, and evidentiary challenges that require careful legal analysis and defence strategy.
Assault & Weapons Charges
Includes simple assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and related offences. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, early decisions, and how the case is handled.
Encompasses sexual assault and other sexual offence allegations. These cases often involve issues of consent, witness credibility, and reputation, and can carry serious personal, professional, and long-term consequences.
Why Experience Matters In Criminal Defence
Our Toronto criminal lawyers know that experience counts in criminal defence. After years of appearing at all levels of the Toronto court system, our lawyers have the judgment, courtroom skills, and deeper understanding of how criminal charges are investigated, prosecuted, and defended.
- Decades of experience in Toronto criminal courts
- Knowledge of legal arguments and case law
- Strong trial and courtroom advocacy skills
- Familiarity with Toronto judges, prosecutors, and court procedures
- Experience handling serious and complex criminal charges
Our experience helps us develop strong defence strategies, and the hundreds of Google reviews from former clients speak to the confidence people have placed in our team.
Never Rush to Plead Guilty
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, chances are someone has already told you that you should speak with a lawyer. The question is: what can a criminal lawyer actually do for you?
After reviewing the police disclosure and hearing your side of the story, Toronto criminal lawyer Nicholas Charitsis can often identify weaknesses in the evidence, potential defences, and defence strategies that may not be immediately obvious. At Charitsis Law many criminal charges are successfully defended, withdrawn, reduced, or dismissed after a careful review of the facts and evidence.
Before pleading guilty or making any decisions about your case, call and speak directly with Nicholas Charitsis.
Get clear legal advice and learn how to fight your charges. Call 416-731-7113 today.
Criminal Charges are Defensible
The police do not win every case. Before a conviction can occur, the Crown Attorney must prove the criminal charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal charges are not always proven, and many cases involve weaknesses in the evidence, Charter violations, witness credibility issues, or other legal defences that may result in charges being withdrawn, reduced, or successfully defended at trial.
The Crown Must Prove the Case
The crown attorney must prove every element of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt. If the evidence is week, incomplete, or inconsistent the case may fail.
Charter Rights Matter
If your Charter rights were violated during an investigation or arrest, important evidence me be challenged and excluded.
Witnesses Can Make Mistakes
Witnesses can make mistakes. Inconsistencies, memory issues and bias can affect a criminal prosecution, creating doubt in the Judges mind.
Police Must Follow the Law
Investigations must follow proper legal procedures. Errors, assumptions, or misconduct can affect the prosecution's case.
Defences May Be Available
Every case is different. Legal and factual defences may be available that can lead to a reduction, withdrawal or dismissal of charges.
A criminal charge does not automatically you are guilty
Our experienced Toronto criminal lawyers can review the evidence, identify the issues and fight to win your case.
The Toronto Criminal Court Process: Step by Step
Most criminal charges in Toronto follow a similar court process, from arrest and bail to disclosure review, resolution, or trial.
Arrest or Summons
After arrest the accused is released on a promise to appear or held for a bail hearing
Release and Bail Conditions
When released the accuse may have to follow bail conditions while awaiting the first court date
First Court Appearance
The first court date is usually administrative. The court confirms the charge, provides disclosure, and adjourns the case to a to be spoken to date.
Disclosure Review Process
Your expected to take the disclosure to your lawyer to review, and to decide how to proceed. The lawyer then schedules a meeting with the crown attorney
Resolution or Trial Strategy
After the pre-trial you meet with your lawyer to decide whether there is a resolution available or will you go to trial
Start today. Call and let us review your case and the police disclosure. Speak with a Toronto criminal lawyer and tell us what happened from your perspective. Once we understand the facts and have reviewed the Crown's evidence, we can identify potential defences, uncover weaknesses in the Crown's case, and provide informed legal advice about defending the criminal charges and the options available to you.
Call 647-930-0200 to speak directly with Toronto Criminal Lawyer Nicholas Charitsis about your case.
What Police & Crown Attorneys Won't Tell You
Police officers investigate allegations. Crown Attorneys prosecute criminal charges. Neither is responsible for explaining every defence, legal issue, or strategy that may be available in your case.
Not Every Charge Leads to a Conviction
Criminal charges are not always proven. Before a conviction can occur, the Crown Attorney must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt using reliable and admissible evidence.
What Defences are Available to You
Many legal defences are not immediately obvious. Our Toronto criminal lawyers can identify issues involving Charter rights, witness credibility, police procedures, and other legal arguments.
Evidence Must Be Proven In Court
Police allegations are not proof. To secure a conviction, the Crown must present evidence in court and prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt, before a judge.
Every Criminal Case Is Different
Every criminal case involves different facts, evidence, and legal issues. Defence strategies must be tailored to the circumstances of each case.
The police and Crown Attorneys see thousands of cases. We take the time to show you the weaknesses in the Crown’s case, the legal arguments available to you, and the opportunities that may exist to have your charge withdrawn, reduced, dismissed, or successfully defended at trial.
Speak With a Criminal Defence Lawyer Today
Now that you have taken the time to understand what you’re facing, the next step is to speak with a criminal defence lawyer. A confidential call can help clarify what to do next.
Confidential and professional consultations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Choose the Best Criminal Lawyer for My Case?
How Much Does a Criminal Lawyer Cost in Toronto?
The cost of hiring a criminal lawyer in Toronto depends on several factors, including the type of charge, the complexity of the case, the amount of evidence that must be reviewed, and whether the matter resolves early or proceeds to trial.
Some criminal charges can be handled for a fixed fee, while more serious or complex cases may require additional preparation and court appearances. During your consultation, Nicholas Charitsis can review the details of your case and provide a clear explanation of the anticipated legal fees.
When facing a criminal charge, it is important to remember that you only get one opportunity to defend your case properly. While cost is always a consideration, this is not the time to choose a lawyer based solely on price. Most people are looking for the strongest defence available, experienced representation, and the best possible outcome for their future.
At Charitsis Law, we believe clients should understand the costs involved before making any decisions. Payment plans may be available in certain cases, and all fees are discussed openly at the beginning of the retainer.
Do You Offer Payment Plans?
Yes. We understand that criminal charges often arise unexpectedly and that legal fees can be a concern for many people.
In most cases, Charitsis Law offers payment plans. We typically require a $1,500 retainer to get started, with the balance paid through affordable monthly payments.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, cost should not prevent you from obtaining experienced legal representation. During your consultation, Nicholas Charitsis can review your case, explain the legal fees involved, and discuss a payment plan that works for your situation.
Can My Criminal Charge Be Dropped or Withdrawn?
Yes. Criminal charges are withdrawn, reduced, dismissed, and successfully defended every day in Ontario courts. When reviewing a case, Nicholas Charitsis looks for weaknesses in the Crown’s case, problems with the evidence, Charter rights violations, credibility issues, and other legal arguments that may improve the outcome of the charge.
Many people assume that being charged means they will be convicted. In reality, criminal charges are not always proven, and there may be opportunities to challenge the evidence, negotiate a resolution, or avoid a criminal record altogether. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, and available defences.
How Does the Toronto Court Process Work?
Most criminal cases begin with a first court appearance, followed by the disclosure process, discussions with the Crown Attorney, and, if necessary, additional appearances in the Toronto courts leading up to a trial. Throughout the process, our lawyers review the evidence, identify available defences, and work to achieve the best possible outcome.
Every criminal case follows a different path. Some charges are resolved early, while others require negotiations, additional court appearances, or a trial. Nicholas Charitsis and his team of Toronto criminal lawyers regularly appear in Toronto and GTA courthouses and will guide you through each stage of the court process so you understand what to expect before making any decisions about your case.
What Happens if the Police Violated My Charter Rights?
Police officers must follow the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms when investigating criminal offences. If your rights were violated during a detention, arrest, search, seizure, or police interview, it may affect the evidence the Crown Attorney is permitted to use in court.
Nicholas Charitsis and his team of Toronto criminal lawyers carefully review every case for Charter issues and police errors. In some situations, Charter violations can result in evidence being excluded, charges being withdrawn, or significantly improve the defence of a criminal charge. The impact of any Charter breach depends on the specific facts of the case.
Should I Hire a Local Toronto Criminal Lawyer?
Hiring a lawyer who regularly appears in the Toronto courts can be an advantage. Local Toronto criminal lawyers are familiar with the courthouses, court procedures, Crown Attorney policies, and the practical realities of defending criminal charges throughout Toronto and the GTA.
Nicholas Charitsis and his team of Toronto criminal lawyers regularly appear in Toronto and GTA courthouses and understand how criminal cases are handled in the local court system. When facing a criminal charge, experience in the courts where your case will be heard can be an important factor when choosing the best criminal lawyer.
Can I Speak Directly With Nicholas Charitsis?
Yes. When you contact Charitsis Law, you can speak directly with Nicholas Charitsis about your criminal charge. During your consultation, he can answer your questions, review the circumstances of your case, and explain the defence strategies and options that may be available.
Many law firms rely on intake staff or assistants to screen calls before a lawyer becomes involved. At Charitsis Law, we believe it is important for prospective clients to have the opportunity to speak directly with a lawyer as early as possible.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, call 416-731-7113 and speak directly with a senior Toronto Criminal Lawyer.