North York Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Criminal Defence Services in North York

If you've been charged with a criminal offence in North York 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 North York 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.

North York is one of Toronto's most populous areas, covering everything from the affluent pockets of Lawrence Park and Willowdale to the higher-crime corridors of Jane-Finch and Flemingdon Park. That diversity is reflected in the range of criminal matters I see from this area: domestic violence, assault, drug offences, weapons charges, and fraud all come up regularly. Since Toronto's criminal courts were consolidated in 2023, North York matters that were once heard at the old 1000 Finch courthouse are now handled at the Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury Street, with Superior Court matters at 361 University Avenue. I appear at all Toronto-area courts for clients from North York.

Areas I Serve in Toronto

I represent clients across North York and surrounding neighborhoods, including:

Local Courthouses

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

Charges I Defend in North York

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

Civil Litigation Services in North York

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

North York is where Toronto's Small Claims Court actually sits, at 47 Sheppard Avenue East, so a large share of the city's civil disputes are resolved right here. Larger civil actions are filed at the Superior Court of Justice at 330 University Avenue downtown. I represent North York clients in civil litigation, debt collection and judgment enforcement, employment claims, and expropriation, not only criminal defence.

Civil & Small Claims Courts for North York

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 North York, 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 North York 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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