Specialties
There is no need to sugarcoat the trouble you are facing. If you are under investigation for a criminal offence or have already been charged, you are facing one of the most daunting challenges you are likely to face in your lifetime. The criminal justice system is complex and confusing. There are many rules and laws in place to help protect your rights, but that does not mean the prosecutors and judges are required to do you any favours. As a criminal defence lawyer in Toronto for more than 17 years, I have seen the worst of what happens to those not properly represented by skilled and experienced counsel. In my experience, an accused's greatest advantage is having a lawyer who understands how to navigate the court procedures effectively, while also knowing how to work closely with the key people involved in the arrest, prosecution and trial.
Specialties include:
Criminal Law
Drug Offences
DUI and Related Criminal Driving Offences
Sex Offences
White Collar Fraud, Tax Evasion and Property Offences
Extradition
History
Established in 1998.
I was born in Camp Hill, PA., and raised in New York. I graduated with top honours, summa cum laude from an undergraduate school in NY where I acted as president of the Political Science Club and VP of the Debate Team. I moved to Canada over 22 years ago and graduated Osgoode Hall Law School in 1996. Since my call to the Bar in February 1998 I have maintained a criminal defence practice and have restricted my practice to criminal defence since the end of 2001. I have conducted many trials in the Provincial and Superior Courts with a high rate of success. I love the work I do and my clients and colleagues tell me that it shows.
I am a member of several law associations and have published legal articles in legal journals.
My goal is to provide sound legal advice and fearless advocacy for my clients in a manner that is as cost effective as possible.
Meet the Business Owner: Aitan L.
Areas of Practice: 100% Criminal Defence
Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
Certified Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Technician, 2008
Bar Admissions: Ontario, 1998
Education
Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J.D. - 1996
Touro, New York, New York
B.A. summa cum laude - 1992
Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
Criminal Lawyers Association, Member, 2002 - Present
Toronto Lawyers Association, Member, 2006 - Present
Toronto Lawyers Association, Trustee on the Board
York Regional Law Association , Member
Peel Law Association, Member