Carolyne Kerr Barrister and Solicitor
1 lawyer · Established 1993 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About Carolyne Kerr Barrister and Solicitor
Carolyne Kerr Barrister and Solicitor is a sole criminal defence practice in Toronto's east end, founded by Carolyne Kerr in 1993. Kerr was called to the Ontario bar in 1988 after earning a B.A. from the University of Toronto in 1982, an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1985, a Master's degree in Criminology from Cambridge University in 1987, and a Master of Laws from Duke University in 1991.
Kerr began as duty counsel at Old City Hall, then spent five years as an Assistant Crown Attorney in Toronto, prosecuting Criminal Code matters including homicide, other serious crimes of violence, sexual assault, and fraud. Since setting up an independent practice in 1993, the focus has been on defending people charged with drug offences, violent crimes including sexual assault, and driving offences such as impaired, dangerous, and stunt driving, with appearances at trial and appellate court levels across Ontario.
The practice operates from an office on Gerrard Street East that it shares with several other independent criminal defence lawyers, rather than from a multi-service firm.
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Milestones & recognition
- Called to the Ontario bar in 1988.
- Earned a B.A. from the University of Toronto (1982), an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School (1985), a Master's degree in Criminology from Cambridge University (1987), and a Master of Laws from Duke University (1991).
- Served as duty counsel at Old City Hall, then as an Assistant Crown Attorney in Toronto for five years, prosecuting Criminal Code offences including homicide, other serious violent crime, sexual assault, and fraud.
- Established an independent criminal defence practice in 1993.
- Has appeared at trial and appellate court levels throughout Ontario.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits at 551 Gerrard Street East, on the south side of the street just west of Broadview Avenue and across from Bridgepoint Health. The building is known as The Lawyers at 551 and is shared by five independent criminal defence lawyers rather than housing a single firm.
The Gerrard streetcar stops within walking distance of the building, useful for a practice whose clients come from across the city rather than just the immediate neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of criminal law does Carolyne Kerr handle?
- The practice focuses on drug offences, violent crimes including sexual assault, and driving offences such as impaired, dangerous, and stunt driving.
- How long has Carolyne Kerr been practicing law?
- Kerr was called to the Ontario bar in 1988, spent five years as an Assistant Crown Attorney, and has run an independent criminal defence practice since 1993.
- I've been charged with impaired or stunt driving in Toronto. Can Carolyne Kerr represent me?
- Yes. The practice handles driving offences, including impaired, dangerous, and stunt driving charges.
- Does Carolyne Kerr defend sexual assault charges?
- Yes. The practice represents people charged with sexual assault and other violent crimes.
- Has Carolyne Kerr argued cases beyond the trial court level?
- Yes. The practice has appeared at trial and appellate court levels throughout Ontario.
- Where is the office located?
- At 551 Gerrard Street East in Toronto, near Broadview Avenue, in a building shared with several other independent criminal defence lawyers.
Where to find them
551 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4M 1X7 · 416-463-6666
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