Gorham Vandebeek Trial and Appeal Lawyers

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Gorham Vandebeek is an interprovincial law firm of defence lawyers who act for clients on a wide range of criminal or disciplinary allegations. Its brand of advocacy has produced success in long list of high profile and complex cases. Many times, however, its client achieve their objectives without the need trial. The firm has offices in Toronto, Ontario as well as Atlantic Canada.

Criminal Trials

The firm defends all types of criminal trials, including murder (first and second-degree murder), manslaughter, criminal negligence, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, firearms, drug offences, and theft. Its lawyers regularly appear at all levels of criminal trial court in Toronto as well as Southern Ontario (Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice) and throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

Its lawyers are accomplished trial and appeal lawyers, who employ expert strategies in defending against wrongful or unfair accusations. They understand that our clients cannot afford to lose, and they regularly overcome the most serious and complex allegations.

Many of the firm’s clients are established professionals—doctors, lawyers, business people, athletes, students—charged with professionalism related offences, including sexual assault. Many others face allegations of murder or drug and weapons offences. The firm also takes on good causes for those who could not otherwise afford effective representation.

Criminal Appeals

Many clients retain the firm after they have been convicted of a serious crime. By that point they face a challenging situation because the criminal justice seeks finality and appeals can be difficult. Expert analysis is required to identify legal issues that will provide a foothold on appeal. Gorham Vandebeek has experienced appellate lawyers who understand how to frame the issues on appeal. Its lawyers regularly act on appeals in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

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Professional Complaints

Gorham Vandebeek often act for professionals facing allegations of misconduct before regulatory bodies or criminal courts. These cases can be complex because they engage criminal, administrative, and civil law principles. Such allegations may start with a workplace/institutional complaint but cascade into criminal and civil proceedings. For that reason, it is important to focus from the beginning on the bigger picture so that all angles are covered. The firm includes criminal, administrative, and civil law experts, who are able to offer cohesive solutions for professional clients.

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