Craig Penney Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Craig Penney Law is a sole practitioner criminal defence practice in downtown Toronto, run by Craig Penney out of an office on Carlton Street. Penney graduated summa cum laude in 1988, earned a master's degree in 1989, and completed Osgoode Hall Law School in 1992, then went straight into criminal defence work as a sole practitioner in Toronto. According to the firm's site, that adds up to 30 years of defending clients in criminal court.
The practice takes on the full range of criminal charges, including assault, threats and weapons offences, theft and fraud, drug offences, criminal harassment, driving offences, computer crimes, and allegations of sexual assault or voyeurism. It also handles bail hearings and arrest warrant matters, and advises people who are under police investigation but haven't yet been charged. The firm's site describes its approach as taking on a client's problem as its own and giving education based advice rather than making promises about outcomes.
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The office is at 120 Carlton Street, right on the corner of Carlton and Jarvis, in a mixed office and residential building that looks out over Allan Gardens. That park opened to the public in 1860 and its conservatory, with its greenhouses of orchids, cacti, and tropical plants, is one of the oldest public gardens still standing in downtown Toronto. The surrounding blocks are known as the Garden District, a name the city adopted in 2001 and later backed with formal heritage status in 2021.
It's a short walk from the College subway station, so clients coming from elsewhere in the city don't need to worry about parking to get to a meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of criminal charges does Craig Penney Law handle?
- The practice covers assault, threats and weapons offences, theft and fraud, drug importing and other drug offences, criminal harassment, driving offences, computer crimes, and allegations of sexual assault or voyeurism, along with bail hearings and arrest warrant matters.
- I'm under investigation by the police but haven't been charged yet. Can Craig Penney Law help?
- Yes. The practice advises people under investigation as well as those who have already been arrested or charged.
- I was just charged and don't have a lawyer. Can I get a consultation?
- The firm offers a free half hour consultation for people who have recently been charged with a criminal offence and don't yet have legal representation.
- How does Craig Penney Law charge for a case?
- According to the firm's site, fees depend on the complexity of the matter, the objective, and the time involved, and are discussed after the first meeting and put in writing. The firm prefers block fee billing over hourly rates where it can, and payment plans can be arranged. It accepts debit, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and e-transfer.
- How long has Craig Penney been practising criminal law in Toronto?
- Penney completed Osgoode Hall Law School in 1992 and has practised as a sole practitioner in Toronto criminal law from the start of that career, which the firm's site says now totals 30 years of defending clients.
- Where is Craig Penney Law located?
- The office is at 120 Carlton Street, Suite 205, in downtown Toronto's Garden District, a short walk from the College subway station.
Where to find them
120 Carlton Street, Suite 205, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2 · 416-410-2266
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