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Because we know what is at stake for our client

When it comes to criminal defence, experience and knowledge are paramount. Ryan, the founder of our law firm, is a highly qualified and respected criminal defence lawyer with a wealth of expertise in defending individuals charged with a wide range of criminal offences. He graduated cum laude from the University of Ottawa and has extensive experience, having worked for one of the most prestigious law firms in Canada before starting his own practice.

We believe that everyone charged with a criminal offence deserves a strong and thorough defence, regardless of the nature of the charges. We have successfully defended hundreds of clients and have represented people at every level of court in Ontario. We are committed to providing a vigorous defence and being accessible to our clients at every step of the legal proceedings.

Driving Offences

If you have been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle (DUI), having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood (Over 80), failing to provide a breath sample or dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, the consequences of

Fraud

Being convicted of fraud can have a detrimental impact on a person’s livelihood. In almost any regulated profession, all crimes of dishonesty must be disclosed and can lead to a person losing or being denied certification in his or her chosen

Sexual Offences

Sexual assault is one of the most stigmatizing offences in the Criminal Code. This is very unfortunate because some allegations of sexual assault are actually quite minor, but nevertheless a conviction carries a terrible stigma. Most cases of sexual

Domestic Assault

Charges of domestic assault can have a devastating impact on the accused person. Often, charges are accompanied by bail conditions that make life impossible, particularly when children are involved. I have argued numerous bail reviews to relax

Drug Offences

If you have been charged with an offence contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, it is vital to retain counsel and speak to a criminal lawyer immediately

Theft

Charges of theft are often accompanied by charges of possession of property obtained by crime. There is a threshold in the Criminal Code where charges of theft are proceeded with more seriously after the amount allegedly stolen is over $5,000

Weapons Offences

The definition of weapons in the Criminal Code is extremely broad and there are various offences that a person can be charged with that reflect the breadth of this (assault with a weapon, possession of dangerous weapons). However, no weapons offences

Breaches of Court Orders

Persons who find themselves charged with a criminal offence, or who have been convicted of a criminal offence, often find themselves a target of the police and the courts

Violent Offences

Violent offences often carry very significant jail terms upon conviction and are some of the most stigmatizing charges in the Criminal Code. I have experience defending accused persons charged with

Robbery

Robbery is one of the most serious offences in the Criminal Code to be charged with, particularly when the robbery is alleged to involve a weapon, such as a firearm

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RYAN HANDLARSKI

FIERCE DEFENCE OF INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL OFFENCE

Ryan continues to defend individuals charged with a range of offences, from less serious charges such as domestic assault and impaired driving to very serious offences such as trafficking cocaine, sexual assault and sexual interference, break and enter, aggravated assault and murder. Ryan has successfully defended hundreds of individuals and has represented people at every level of court in Ontario. He believes that every individual charged with a criminal offence deserves a thorough and vigorous defence and deserves to have a lawyer that is accessible to explain the criminal justice process at every step of the proceedings.

Meet Our Team

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Steven Skurka

Steven Skurka is a leading criminal defence lawyer who has spent decades defending accused persons charged with a range of offences, including very serious violent offences, such as murder, as well as major fraud and white collar offences.

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Trevor Lau

Trevor prides himself on his detail-oriented and creative approach to criminal defence: he is adept at pinpointing legal issues and crafting novel solutions that are tailored to each client’s specific needs.

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Lauren Teixeira

Lauren has always had a passion for criminal law. Prior to law school, Lauren graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Public Policy.

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Notable Successes

Every case is different and the following examples are not indicative of what will happen in your case. Our office frequently gets criminal charges withdrawn, but all the examples below are of successes that occurred after a contested proceeding.