Pickering Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Criminal Defence Services in Pickering

If you've been charged with a criminal offence in Pickering or anywhere in Durham Region, the most important decision you'll make is who represents you. I'm Elias Rabinovitch, a Toronto criminal lawyer who handles every Pickering 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.

Pickering and Ajax sit at the western edge of Durham Region. Criminal matters from this area are heard at the Durham Region Courthouse in Oshawa. As a bedroom community with strong highway access, Pickering sees a high rate of impaired driving charges, as well as domestic violence and assault matters. I represent clients from Pickering and Ajax personally and appear at Durham Region courts regularly.

Areas I Serve in Durham Region

I represent clients across Pickering and surrounding neighborhoods, including:

Local Courthouse

I appear at this courthouse regularly and know the procedures and local practices in Pickering. That familiarity matters when negotiating outcomes for my clients.

Charges I Defend in Pickering

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

Civil Litigation Services in Pickering

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

Civil and Small Claims matters from Pickering and Ajax are heard at the Durham Region courthouse at 150 Bond Street East in Oshawa. With major transit and highway expansion across west Durham, expropriation is a live concern for Pickering landowners, and I also act on civil litigation, debt collection, and employment claims.

Civil & Small Claims Court for Pickering

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 Pickering, 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 Pickering 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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