Craniotis Law Office
1 lawyer · Established 2009 · Halton Region
One of 173 law firms listed in Oakville, and one of 21 handling Criminal Defence.
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Craniotis Law Office is a solo criminal defence and residential real estate practice based in Oakville, Ontario, founded by Peter J. Craniotis in 2009, the same year Craniotis was called to the Ontario bar. Craniotis earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto at Mississauga in 2005, graduating on the Dean's List and as a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, then completed the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa in 2008. That program is taught mostly in French, with compulsory courses and at least 75 percent of upper-year courses delivered in the language, and the firm's site says the training prepared Craniotis to work with Franco-Ontarian and other French-speaking clients. Craniotis articled with Gauthier & Associates in Toronto before founding the firm.
The practice covers two areas. Criminal defence spans impaired driving and assault through to more serious matters such as drug trafficking and manslaughter. Real estate work covers purchase and sale agreements, refinancing, condo purchases, title transfers, and survivorship applications. Craniotis Law Office says it handles every criminal file personally and has represented more than 1,000 clients across Southern Ontario, serving the Halton, Peel, and Hamilton regions from its Oakville office.
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Milestones & recognition
- Founded by Peter J. Craniotis in 2009, the same year Craniotis was called to the Ontario bar (June 18, 2009).
- Craniotis completed the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa in 2008, a bilingual track with compulsory courses and at least 75 percent of upper-year courses taught in French.
- Craniotis graduated from the University of Toronto at Mississauga in 2005 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, earning Dean's List distinction and membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society.
- Articled with Gauthier & Associates in Toronto before founding the firm.
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The neighbourhood
Craniotis Law Office works out of Oakville, but the practice does not stay in one neighbourhood. The criminal defence side reaches into Halton and Hamilton custody facilities: the firm visits clients held at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, and takes collect calls from people in custody at either. The real estate side runs the same distances in reverse, following clients through Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Brampton in addition to Hamilton, rather than staying anchored to one town.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Craniotis Law Office handle serious criminal charges like manslaughter or sexual assault?
- Yes. The firm's criminal defence practice covers charges from impaired driving and assault through to more serious matters such as manslaughter, sexual assault, and drug trafficking.
- Can Craniotis Law Office help with buying or selling a home in Oakville?
- Yes. The firm's residential real estate practice covers purchase and sale agreements, mortgage refinancing, condo purchases (including status certificate review), title transfers, and survivorship applications after a joint owner's death.
- I've been arrested and I'm in custody. Will Craniotis Law Office come see me?
- The firm says it visits clients in custody at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre, and it accepts collect calls from people who are incarcerated.
- Does Craniotis Law Office offer services in French?
- Peter Craniotis completed the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa, a track taught mostly in French, and the firm's site says this background helps in working with Franco-Ontarian and other French-speaking clients.
- What areas does Craniotis Law Office serve?
- The firm is based in Oakville and serves clients across the Halton, Peel, and Hamilton regions, including Burlington, Mississauga, and Brampton.
- Does Craniotis Law Office offer a free consultation?
- Yes, the firm offers a free initial consultation for both criminal defence and real estate matters.
Where to find them
690 Dorval Drive, Suite 200, Oakville, ON L6K 3W7 · 289-242-6379
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