Michael A. Johnston is a very professional lawyer and is one of the best…read more He does everything he can to help his clients out of difficult situations. I handed two cases to Mr. Johnston, and I am satisfied with the outcomes. For one of the cases, my citizenship and job were at risk. I could have gotten my citizenship revoked and could have lost my job as well. The professionalism and competence of Mr. Johnston saved me and got me out of that difficult situation. He's a compassionate person and takes care of his clients. I was in a poor financial situation, and it was hard for me to pay the fee. I talked to Mr. Johnston about it. He was very understanding and gave me a very generous discount just out of compassion. Unlike other lawyers, Mr. Johnston focuses on getting people out of bad situations and solving the problem because he understands what people go through. Mr. Johnston thoroughly studies the cases and goes through the laws to find flaws to provide the best defense possible. Mr. Johnston is a man of his words and a great man overall. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

From the owner: Navigating the criminal justice system can be a nerve-wracking ordeal and being arrested and…read morecharged with a crime may be the worst day of your life but it doesn't need to define the rest of your life. Our expert team of lawyers will stand by your side through all stages of the process, from investigation to appeal. For the past fifty years, we've helped our clients through every type of criminal charge in Ontario under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and other related legislation. We have also represented individuals and businesses in regulatory investigations and prosecutions, from the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to the Canadian Lobbying Act. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, our criminal defence lawyers work diligently to ensure that our clients obtain favourable results at the bail stage, through guilty pleas and sentencing, in judge-alone or judge-and-jury trials, and on appeal. No one should deal with the criminal justice system without proper representation and protection. If you or someone you know is facing charges, please contact us for a free consultation. Protect your rights and freedom with an experienced criminal defence lawyer

I was charged with Care and Control, and over 80. I was sleeping in the drivers seat of my car with…read morethe car turned on when I was suddenly arrested. I contacted Brett for a consultation and he assured me I had a good chance of beating the charges. Brett was professional and knew what he was doing in the courtroom. I am very thankful for his services and would highly recommend him, as he is very knowledgeable in this area of criminal law.

Brett his a very professional and respectful person. The kind of person you could really trust to…read morerepresent you has a top Ottawa criminal lawyer.

This law firm helped us get through one of the most difficult times in our lives. They handled the…read morecourt case flawlessly and allowed my son to keep his life intact. I highly recommend this law firm. Thank you

I received a not guilty verdict on my DUI charge in a trial back in April of 2023 and it really is…read morea huge credit to James for what seems to me as phenomenal work in accomplishing this verdict for me. It was an accident that occurred late night 2:30 AM back in July of 2022 wherein I was driving and got caught in an accident where the front bumper was ripped off the car and the underneath of the car caught fire (radiator) causing the fire depertment to arrive in addition to the police. The police talked did smell beer on my breath and then took readings of 70 and 80 on me and then charged me with DUI (also dangerous operation). Although I was NOT impaired and highly coherent at the time, I can see how the evidence looked rather damning against me, so much so that even the claims agent from my insurance company behaved very negatively towards me. I felt like I needed a lawyer who specialized in DUIs and sure enough "impairedlaw.ca" appeared so I thought I'd give him a try. During initial arraignment - wherein I still didn't procure a lawyer at that time - I pleaded not guilty and then the judge there said I needed a lawyer so that's when I approached James. In November he had an initial meeting with the crown and judge to try to get them to drop or at least to reduce the charges (to possibly careless driving or something non-criminal) but before that he did warn me that it was going to be with a judge who was very tough on such cases and so after the meeting he informed me that his attempts did not succeed and they decided to proceed with taking me to trial which was scheduled to occur in the spring of the following year (at that time). He followed up with me the following (last) January and then informed me of my impending trial date in April (today) and scheduled for us to meet in person (for the first time) a couple of weeks before that. So during that meeting (before that the only contact was over the phone) he pulled out stacks of sheets of evidence and testimonies from the crown as well as a toxicology report against me and slammed them on the desk and stated to me that he had a "game plan" , believing that I had a 75% chance at the time of a not guilty verdict. The crown did have a seemingly pretty tough case including 5 witnesses as well as a toxicology forensics expert so despite his confidence it was still very difficult for me to feel to optimistic. However, during the trial he did a great job cross-examining each testimony sufficiently to generate sufficient reasonable doubt for the judge to warrant the verdict, including (but not restricted to) citing prior related cases as well as being able to even refute the scientific evidence from the toxicology expert that the crown had used as a witness as well. For each witness the questioning he did was awesome, "surgical" really. During a 15 minute break before the last witness (the toxicology expert) was presented by the crown he felt our chances improved from 75% to around 90%. To me it didn't seem so obviously "hopeful' because the crown was pretty tough with the gargantuan amount of evidence they presented. But still after the way he cross-examined each witness as well as the toxicology expert and then especially after the closing arguments (wherein he cited prior precedents as well that I noticed raise the judge's eyebrow) it did become clearer to me that I "had a chance for not guilty", and one then finally after a 2 hour break before reconvening for the judge's verdict I already felt that even if I was found guilty (which incidentally would be untrue because again I was not impaired at the time just saying) I had no regrets going with him regardless (I had already decided this and said I'd buy him dinner if I got not guilty just as a bonus which I did offer but he didn't take it). The not guilty verdict was awesome for me even if it came out guilty I firmly believe no one else could have put me in a better position to succeed in this trial (by orders of magnitude, really). It really was like an law&order episode right before my eyes. Thank you very much Mr.McGillivary!

From the owner: James X.P. McGillivary is a sole practitioner Criminal Lawyer who's practice is exclusively centred…read moreon the area of Impaired and "Over 80" driving offences. Mr. McGillivary has been practising Criminal Law since being called to the bar in 1988. He is routinely invited to lecture on impaired driving law at Judicial Conferences, law school functions, and media events. Mr. McGillivary's practice extends to the following areas: Ottawa, Cornwall, L'Orignal, Brockville, Kemptville, Morrisburg, Kingston, Napanee, Perth, Renfrew, Pembroke and Alexandria. Please contact our office either by phone or email regarding your questions or to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.

I cannot recommend Joe Addelman highly enough. I faced a devastating legal crisis that threatened…read moreto destroy my reputation, my livelihood, my business, and my family--everything I have spent my entire life working to build. After dealing with toxic individuals at my business and subsequently letting them go, they retaliated with propaganda and malicious lies designed to ruin me completely. For two years, I lived under severe stress and pain. Joe Addelman stepped in and changed everything. With absolute competence, incredible skill, and deep legal knowledge, he not only saved my life but successfully restored my reputation and dignity in the eyes of my friends, family, and community. There are truly not enough words to properly thank him for what he has done for me. If you need a lawyer who will fiercely protect you when everything is on the line, Joe Addelman is the person you want in your corner. Thank you so much!

Do not hire Richard ADDELMAN or anybody from his firm, you're better off representing yourself!…read moreREAD TO THE END! Dear reviewers, if you are in need of a lawyer or any sort of legal advice do not waste a dime on Richard Addelman. Since he is unable to remember my name when I call or remember my file when we have sit down meetings, I am happy to write this review for all to read and for him to remember. First off, Richard did not get the result he sold me on from the day we met. Since I am somewhat responsible for the end result, this review is not based on the courts decision, it is here to help you understand his character and hopefully help you avoid making the same mistake I did. Throughout the last year Richard and I had many meetings. Richard sold me on his way of getting the result I wanted, by using his techniques and contacts. Our meetings (5) were very repetitive and Richard would constantly ask me the same questions over and over. I assumed he wanted to make sure my end of the story remained the same however I know now he just didn't remember the reason I was sitting in front of him in his office. And of course these repetitive meetings were another way of collecting more payments from me. Not only did he sell me, he texted my friend saying he felt he would get the result I wanted in my case (proof I have, by screenshot of their conversation). I should also mention that I went to meetings with a friend/witness as I started to feel weary of his methods and repetitive questions. My witness would gladly confirm my story and his manipulation. After a year long wait, the trial date was finally fixed. As I was nervous and unfamiliar with what to expect, Richard in front of his staff promised me he would sit with me over the weekend and explain the procedures. His admin wanted to book the appointment in his schedule however he dismissed it. Surprisingly Richard must of forgotten our conversation as he never called or returned any of my calls that weekend. As I was still waiting for details as he promised, Richard even failed to provide me with the time to appear in court for my trial. As nervous as I could be, I called his office 4 times the day before my trial only to be told he would get back to me asap. On the 4th call, I finally got a hold of him at 5pm. Finally after a year long review of my file, on the day of the trial he told me he had NO DEFENCE... And my best option was to plead guilty. (This needs to be repeated again) After a year long review of my file and many payments and many meetings later, he told me in from of my witness he had NO DEFENCE... 30 minutes before my trial.... As I plead guilty with his guidance in a Quebec Court, Richard forgot I am a Ontario resident. Something I mentioned to him many times in many meetings. In front of my witness he gave me false information about my guilty plee. Richard told me if I plead guilty the Crown would grant me condions as they did. However Richard failed to mention Ontario has its own rulings and does not consider a condition from Quebec. (Something a good experienced lawyer should already know). Not only did he provide me with misguided advice, Richard knew I am a contractor and my busiest season is in the summer. Of course Richard must of forgotten that, and pushed my trial date just before the summer. Unabling me to work on my busy season. Surely if Richard had my best interest in mind he would have had me plead guilty during the winter months and by then my condition would have passed just in time for work in the summer. As I mentioned before this review is based not on the courts decision, but on Richards character and way of manipulating his clients with false information and neglect. It can be clearly seen that his motivation is not representing his clients best interests but purely a financial gain. My advice to all who read this review, DO NOT HIRE RICHARD ADDLEMENT! Richard has either lost his motivation and is looking for a easy pay day or simply forgotten he is a lawyer. Let's hope you remember this Richard. Nick

Wooohoooo as good as it gets .....not just a great lawyer .....genuine...patient ....He really does…read morelove his job...was always super awesome with me ....thank you Francois truly!!!!!You need a lawyer ....A real lawyer! Call this man ...the best lawyer i have ever had the pleasure to meet !!!!

I've never written an online review, mostly because I've never have a good reason to. But François…read moreis deserving of my business - and yours too - because he exceeds expectations. François' candor, researching skills, expert judgement, and wisdom-beyond-his-years provided me not only with a strong defence, but also with the hope and understanding I needed, personally, to get through my legal difficulties. He was always available and prepared to work along with me, to achieve a positive solution. I can think of no better endorsement than that, and I feel confident that no matter what your crisis may be, you couldn't be in better hands.

A good lawyer, a wonderful lawyer, a lawyer who has strong connections in Canada and Albania,…read morehaving connections with the most powerful law firms, and also having the desire to move forward, are in this law firm.

From the owner: Melid Hasaj, Barrister & Solicitor is a bilingual law firm dedicated to serving clients in family,…read morecriminal and immigration law with compassion, integrity, and excellence. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing high-quality legal services at accessible rates, ensuring that individuals and families facing complex legal issues receive the representation they deserve. We combine deep legal knowledge with personalized attention, treating every client with respect and care. Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional legal support that empowers our clients and protects their rights.

Worst lawyer I've ever used. Oliver Abergel worked against me every step of the way & did…read moreeverything he could to keep me in custody as long as possible. I had to fire this firm & represent myself to get out of jail on bail after being in custody for 2 years. Worst experience of my life!! I did a 1 star rating only because I had to to post the review. Otherwise it would have been a 0 star rating.

Michael Spratt is the best. He provides great support and results.read more