Toronto Criminal & Civil Litigation Lawyer

Criminal Defence Services in Toronto

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

Toronto is home to the busiest criminal courts in Canada. The new Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury Street handles a massive volume of cases across every type of offence, and the Superior Court at 361 University Avenue handles the most serious indictable matters. I appear at Toronto courts regularly. Understanding how each level of court operates, how specific charge types tend to be assessed, and what resolutions are realistic directly affects how I advise my clients and when we push versus when we negotiate.

Areas I Serve in Toronto / GTA

I represent clients across Toronto and surrounding neighborhoods, including:

Local Courthouses

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

Charges I Defend in Toronto

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

Civil Litigation Services in Toronto

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

Toronto's civil courts are organized very differently from its criminal courts. Superior Court of Justice civil actions are filed at 330 University Avenue, and Small Claims Court matters, now for claims up to $50,000, are heard at 47 Sheppard Avenue East in North York, not at the criminal courthouse on Armoury Street. I act for Toronto clients on both tracks, from civil litigation and debt collection to expropriation and wrongful dismissal.

Civil & Small Claims Courts for Toronto

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 Toronto, 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 Toronto 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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