Batasar Law
1 lawyer · Established 1998 · Peel Region
One of 312 law firms listed in Brampton, and one of 120 handling Criminal Defence.
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Batasar Law is a sole-practitioner criminal defence firm at 27 John Street in downtown Brampton. Gary Batasar has represented people facing criminal charges in the city since 1998, working almost entirely out of the Brampton courthouse. After graduating and completing articles, Batasar chose not to join a corporate firm in downtown Toronto and instead built a practice in Peel Region, becoming, according to the firm's site, the first lawyer of South Asian origin there to practice criminal law exclusively.
Batasar studied political science and international relations, with a minor in criminology, at the University of Toronto, then attended Queen's University Law School, focusing on criminal law under professors including Don Stuart. While at Queen's, Batasar founded the Queen's Criminal Law Association in 1994, which the firm's site says is still active today. The firm's site also states Batasar has handled more than 20,000 cases, including over 30 homicides, played a role in the 2006 Toronto 18 terrorism trial, and has appeared on CNN and Larry King Live.
The practice is limited to criminal law: bail hearings and reviews, domestic and sexual assault, impaired and dangerous driving, and youth charges. Batasar Law does not accept Legal Aid certificates and offers private representation only, with a complimentary consultation for prospective clients by phone, text, or email.
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Milestones & recognition
- Founded the Queen's Criminal Law Association in 1994 while at Queen's University Law School; the firm's site says the group is still running today.
- Became the first lawyer of South Asian origin in Peel Region to practice criminal law exclusively, according to the firm's site.
- Has practiced out of the Brampton courthouse since 1998, more than 28 years of criminal defence work in Peel Region.
- The firm's site states Batasar has handled more than 20,000 cases, including over 30 homicide cases.
- Played a role in the 2006 'Toronto 18' terrorism trial and has appeared on CNN and Larry King Live to discuss criminal law matters.
- Is a member in good standing of The Peel Law Association.
In the community
- Volunteers with the competitive moot court program at the Brampton courthouse, training young advocates, according to the firm's site.
- Sponsors local youth sports teams and supports programs for children with disabilities, according to the firm's site.
- Continues to support Queen's University and the Queen's Criminal Law Association founded there in 1994, according to the firm's site.
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The neighbourhood
Batasar Law's office sits on John Street in downtown Brampton, east of Main Street in the city's older core rather than a suburban office park. It's a solo storefront practice, not a satellite branch of a larger firm: after articling, Batasar chose to build independently in Peel Region instead of joining a corporate practice in Toronto.
The caseload isn't confined to a single courtroom. The firm's site describes handling bail hearings and reviews not only in Brampton but in Mississauga and elsewhere across the GTA, reflecting a practice built around the Peel Region court system over more than 28 years.
Frequently asked questions
- I was arrested and denied bail. Can Batasar Law help me get released?
- Yes. The firm's site says Gary Batasar has handled hundreds of bail hearings and bail reviews in Brampton, Mississauga, and across the GTA, and that most bail hearings happen within 24 hours of arrest.
- I've been charged with impaired driving or refused a breath sample. Does the firm handle DUI cases?
- Yes, impaired driving, DUI, and refuse breath sample charges are listed among the firm's practice areas. The firm's site notes that more than 93% of criminal cases don't go to trial, which is part of why it focuses on negotiated resolutions where possible.
- Can Batasar Law defend a domestic or sexual assault charge?
- Yes, both domestic assault and sexual assault defence are listed practice areas, and the firm's case results page describes recent Brampton matters in both categories.
- My teenager was charged with an offence. Does the firm handle youth cases?
- Yes, young offenders and youth charges are listed among the firm's criminal defence practice areas on its site.
- Does Batasar Law accept Legal Aid certificates?
- No. The firm's contact page states plainly: "I do not accept Legal Aid certificates. I offer private representation only." A complimentary consultation is available by phone, text, or email.
- How long has Gary Batasar been practicing criminal law in Brampton?
- Since 1998, according to the firm's site, which puts the current practice at more than 28 years, almost entirely out of the Brampton courthouse.
Where to find them
27 John Street, Brampton, ON, L6W 1Z1 · 905-866-6464
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