DMR Criminal Defence
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About DMR Criminal Defence
DMR Criminal Defence is a solo criminal law practice run by David Malcolm Reeve, Barrister and Solicitor, from an office on Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto. The practice handles criminal trials, bail hearings, bail reviews, and appeals, and accepts both Legal Aid and private retainer clients in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
Reeve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and an LLB with First Class Honours from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, where the coursework covered Canadian, British, and European law. Reeve was called to the Bar of Ontario in September 2019 after articling at Camden Lane Law Chambers in Toronto under criminal defence lawyers John Struthers, Maija Martin, and David Butt. Since then, the practice has focused exclusively on criminal law, with appearances at every level of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario on appeal hearings and bail pending appeal applications. Matters have included murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and drug possession charges, both at trial and on appeal. Reeve is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
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Milestones & recognition
- David Malcolm Reeve was called to the Bar of Ontario in September 2019, after articling at Camden Lane Law Chambers in Toronto under criminal defence lawyers John Struthers, Maija Martin, and David Butt.
- Reeve earned an LLB with First Class Honours from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, with coursework in Canadian, British, and European law.
- Reeve has appeared as counsel at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, including appeal hearings and bail pending appeal applications.
- Reeve is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
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The neighbourhood
The office is on Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto. Rather than serving one local neighbourhood, the practice takes Legal Aid and private retainer clients from in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
Frequently asked questions
- I'm facing a serious charge like murder, sexual assault, or drug possession. Can DMR Criminal Defence represent me?
- Yes. David Malcolm Reeve has represented clients on serious matters including murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and drug possession, both at trial and on appeal, and has appeared at every level of court in Ontario.
- Does DMR Criminal Defence accept Legal Aid clients?
- Yes. The firm accepts Legal Aid clients as well as private retainer clients in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
- Can DMR Criminal Defence help with a bail hearing or bail review?
- Yes, bail hearings, bail reviews, and bail pending appeal applications are part of the practice, alongside criminal trials.
- I was convicted and want to appeal. Does the firm handle appeals?
- Yes. The practice handles summary conviction appeals at the Superior Court of Justice and indictable offence appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, where Reeve has appeared as counsel.
- What is David Malcolm Reeve's legal background?
- Reeve holds an LLB with First Class Honours from the University of Sussex in England and was called to the Bar of Ontario in September 2019 after articling at Camden Lane Law Chambers in Toronto. Reeve is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association and practices criminal law exclusively.
- How do I reach DMR Criminal Defence?
- The office is at 130 Spadina Avenue in Toronto. Reeve can be reached by phone or email seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where to find them
130 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2L4 · 647-575-9768
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