Nicholas Charitsis, B.B.A., LL.B. Nicholas Charitsis is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree (with distinction) from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class.
Since 2004, Mr. Charitsis has built an extensive practice as a criminal defence lawyer, appearing in thousands of matters across the Ontario criminal courts. His work has frequently been featured by major news outlets , and he is a sought-after guest speaker on multiple radio platforms, providing expert commentary on complex issues ranging from Impaired Driving and Sexual Assault to Domestic Assault litigation.
A versatile advocate, Nicholas has appeared as counsel before the:
- Ontario Court of Justice
- Superior Court of Justice
- Ontario Court of Appeal
His foundational experience includes serving as an Assistant Crown Attorney for the Ministry of the Attorney General at the Old City Hall, College Park, 1000 Finch, and 311 Jarvis courthouses in Toronto. Over the course of his career, he has successfully defended thousands of contested trials involving Dangerous Driving, Impaired Driving and DUI Defence, Failure to Provide Breath Sample, Sexual Assault, and Assault charges, consistently securing favourable resolutions and wins for his clients.
Deeply committed to the community, Nicholas Mr. Charitsis volunteers his time with the Caribbean Children’s Foundation, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, and regularly participates in the Run for Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Professional Appointments
Nicholas Charitsis serves as Chair of Ontario’s Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee, which evaluates candidates for appointment as judges of the Ontario Court of Justice.
He is also Chair of Ontario’s Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC). Nicholas was first appointed to JPAAC in March 2019, became Central East Regional Lead in March 2022, and was appointed Chair in May 2024. The Committee evaluates and classifies candidates seeking appointment as Justices of the Peace in Ontario.
His leadership on both appointment committees reflects his extensive experience in Ontario’s criminal justice system and the legal profession.
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