Chaabane Law
1 lawyer · Established 2018 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Free consultationAbout Chaabane Law
Chaabane Law is a sole practitioner criminal defence practice in downtown Toronto, run by Nadia Chaabane. Chaabane holds a double honours BA in philosophy and French from the University of Toronto and a law degree from the University of Birmingham in England, and has been licensed to practise law in Ontario since 2013. Before opening an independent practice in 2018, Chaabane articled with defence lawyer David Bayliss on serious matters including first-degree murder cases, then spent a few years working as an associate. Chaabane also holds Notary Public credentials.
The practice covers the full range of criminal law, with particular focus on youth (YCJA) matters, weapons and firearms charges, drug and alcohol offences, importing charges, bail hearings, and Charter motions, along with matters involving allegations of domestic violence. Chaabane Law offers a free consultation and describes itself as reachable around the clock. The firm also takes referrals through JusticeNet, a not-for-profit network that connects Ontario residents who earn too much for legal aid but too little for standard legal fees with lawyers offering reduced-rate services.
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Milestones & recognition
- Licensed to practise law in Ontario since 2013.
- Opened an independent practice, Chaabane Law, in 2018 after articling with defence lawyer David Bayliss and working as an associate.
- A member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
- Holds Notary Public credentials in addition to a law licence.
In the community
- Chaabane Law participates in JusticeNet, a not-for-profit referral service that connects Ontario residents whose income is too high for legal aid but too low for standard legal fees with lawyers who provide services at reduced rates.
Fees & payment
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The neighbourhood
Chaabane Law's office is in the Dineen Building at 140 Yonge Street, on the corner of Temperance Street in downtown Toronto. The building was built in 1897 for the W. and F. Dineen hat and fur company and is now a designated heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. A 2012 restoration re-exposed the fifteen-foot ceilings on the Yonge Street storefront while turning the building into contemporary office space.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Chaabane Law handle youth criminal charges?
- Yes. Youth criminal matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act are one of the firm's main areas of focus, alongside adult criminal defence work.
- Can Chaabane Law represent someone facing a weapons or drug charge?
- Yes. Weapons and firearm offences, along with drug and alcohol related charges and importing charges, are a core part of the practice.
- Does Chaabane Law bring Charter motions?
- Yes, Charter motions, challenges based on a person's rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, are part of the firm's practice alongside bail hearings and trial work.
- Does Chaabane Law offer a free consultation?
- Yes. The firm offers a free consultation of 30 to 60 minutes to discuss a case and says it can be reached at any hour.
- I'm worried I can't afford a lawyer, can Chaabane Law still help?
- Chaabane Law takes referrals through JusticeNet, a not-for-profit service that connects people whose income is too high for legal aid but too low for standard legal fees with lawyers offering reduced rate services.
- What areas does Chaabane Law serve, and is the office accessible?
- Beyond Toronto, the firm's JusticeNet listing shows service across the GTA, GTA East, Durham, Brampton and Milton, and notes that the office is wheelchair accessible and that virtual consultations are available.
Where to find them
140 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2R 3V1 · 416-839-0869
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