Etobicoke Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Criminal Defence Services in Etobicoke

If you've been charged with a criminal offence in Etobicoke or anywhere in Toronto, the most important decision you'll make is who represents you. I'm Elias Rabinovitch, a Toronto criminal lawyer who handles every Etobicoke file personally, no associates, no handoffs.

From the moment you call, I work to protect your rights, your reputation, and your future. Whether you've been arrested, contacted by police, or charged with an offence, the sooner I'm involved the more options you have.

Etobicoke is Toronto's western borough, stretching from the waterfront communities of Mimico and Long Branch north through the diverse neighbourhoods of Rexdale and Islington. Criminal matters from Etobicoke are heard at the Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury Street and, for Superior Court matters, at 361 University Avenue. I appear at these courts regularly and represent Etobicoke clients facing the full range of charges. The highway access and proximity to Pearson Airport also means Etobicoke sees a higher volume of DUI stops and drug-related charges than some other Toronto neighbourhoods.

Areas I Serve in Toronto

I represent clients across Etobicoke and surrounding neighborhoods, including:

Local Courthouses

I appear at these courthouses regularly and know the procedures and local practices in Etobicoke. That familiarity matters when negotiating outcomes for my clients.

Charges I Defend in Etobicoke

I handle the full range of criminal charges in Etobicoke, including:

Civil Litigation Services in Etobicoke

My practice is not limited to criminal defence. About half of my work is civil litigation, and I act for Etobicoke clients as either plaintiff or defendant in lawsuits, debt matters, workplace disputes, and claims against government authorities.

On the civil side, Etobicoke disputes run through Toronto's civil courts, the Superior Court of Justice at 330 University Avenue and the Small Claims Court at 47 Sheppard Avenue East, rather than the criminal courthouse. I represent Etobicoke clients in civil litigation, debt collection, employment matters, and expropriation.

Civil & Small Claims Courts for Etobicoke

Civil claims are heard in different courts than criminal charges, and often at a different address. If you are bringing or defending a civil matter connected to Etobicoke, these are the courts that hear it:

Small Claims Court in Ontario now hears claims up to $50,000. Larger disputes go to the Superior Court of Justice. I appear in both for Etobicoke clients and handle each file personally.

What to Expect When You Call

1. 1Free, confidential conversation. I listen to what happened, answer your questions, and tell you what to expect. No pressure, no fee.
2. 2Immediate strategy. I review the material, whether that is police disclosure in a criminal case or the documents behind a civil claim, identify the weak points, and start building your position.
3. 3Ongoing personal advocacy. From your first court date through resolution, I personally handle every step. You'll always know what's happening with your case.

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