Biography

I was born and raised in Toronto but have travelled extensively and studied in Toronto, Montreal and Kingston. I graduated in law from Queen's University in Kingston and then worked for one year under Michelle Fuerst and Alan Gold here in Toronto. Both were senior criminal lawyers with broad trial and appellate practices. 

I also obtained a degree in literature and philosophy from Concordia University in Montreal.  

In 2000, I was called to the bar and then established my own practice dealing exclusively with criminal law. From the start, I defended persons charged with a wide variety of offences, from drug trafficking to homicide to fraud. Since 2000, I have conducted numerous jury trials, constitutional challenges, trials and appeals. 

I also keep current in caselaw by always reviewing new cases on evidence, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, criminal procedure, and complex forensic issues like DNA. Some of my research has been published in "For the Defence", a bi-monthly magazine published by the Ontario Criminal Lawyers' Association.

In March of 2003, I moved my practice to a law chambers located at 96 Spadina Avenue, suite 501, in the heart of Toronto's professional district near King Street. I share offices with other criminal lawyers who share the same values. When needed, I have a pool of talent to use or consult with.

The heart of my practice focuses on cases such as alleged conspiracies, fraud, serious allegations for individual clients such as murder and robbery, drug trafficking, and Charter rights such as the right to privacy, the right to be free from arbitrary detention, challenging search warrants, and standing up for individuals' most esssential and basic freedoms. Furthermore, I have a significant appellate practice.