Cape Breton County

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Sydney, Nova Scotia

6 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer do?

A criminal defence lawyer represents people charged under the Criminal Code and related statutes, from impaired driving and assault to fraud and drug offences. They'll protect your rights at every stage, from the first bail hearing through to trial or resolution.

The Criminal Code is federal law, so the offences are the same across the country, but charges are prosecuted in each province's own courts.

How do you choose the right firm in Sydney?

Ask about experience with your specific charge, how well the lawyer knows the local courthouse and Crown, and whether they've taken similar matters to trial. Early advice matters, especially around bail and disclosure.

LawOnline lists 6 criminal defence firms in Sydney, Nova Scotia. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Sydney below.

Khattar & Khattar

2 lawyers

Khattar & Khattar Barristers & Solicitors is a full-service law firm in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that has served clients since the 1930s. Its lawyers handle Aboriginal law, corporate and criminal law, employment and famil…

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Lorway MacEachern McLeod Burke

2 lawyers · Est. 1987

Lorway MacEachern McLeod Burke is a full-service law firm in Sydney, Nova Scotia, founded in 1987 by Duncan H. MacEachern and Charles Lorway. The firm has occupied its Charlotte Street building, a Sydney landmark dati…

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Portside Law Corporation is a full-service law firm based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Its primary practice areas are criminal law, family law, employment law, and estate planning, and the firm is currently led by owner an…

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Sampson McPhee

9 lawyers

Sampson McPhee is a full-service law firm based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that has served Cape Breton clients for more than 35 years. Its lawyers cover corporate and commercial law, criminal defence, employment, family …

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Steve Jamael Law Inc. is a full-service law firm in downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia, owned by Steve Jamael. The firm handles civil litigation, criminal law, family law, property law, wills and estates, and motor vehicle …

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Vincent A. Gillis Inc. is an incorporated law practice in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The firm's stated areas of practice include property and real estate, corporate and commercial law, environmental law, administrative law,…

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