About Donna V. Pledge, Barrister & Solicitor

Donna V. Pledge, Barrister & Solicitor is a solo criminal defence practice based in Toronto, with an office on Wilson Avenue. Pledge holds a B.A. and LL.B. and has practiced criminal law since 1992, representing clients in courts across Ontario. The practice is limited to criminal defence and covers driving offences such as impaired and dangerous driving, drug charges including possession and trafficking, assault and sexual assault charges, fraud, credit card offences, theft, and breach of probation matters.

The office offers a free initial consultation, where a prospective client's charges, the possible defences, and the court process are explained before anything is retained. Legal assistants on staff can communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and French, which extends the practice's reach among non-English speaking clients in the Toronto area. A 24-hour phone line is kept open for emergencies.

Practice areas

Good to know

A calendar with a checkmark beside a clockBy appointment

Fees & payment

A clipboard with a speech bubble and a no-charge dollar coinFree consultation

The neighbourhood

The office sits on Wilson Avenue in Toronto's North York district. That same street meets Allen Road and Highway 401 a short distance away, where the TTC's Wilson subway station and Yorkdale Shopping Centre are located, so the area is reachable by car or transit from most parts of the city, useful for a practice that represents clients in courts across Ontario.

Frequently asked questions

Does the firm only take cases in Toronto?
No. The office is in Toronto, but the practice represents clients in courts across Ontario.
I've been charged with impaired driving. Can Donna V. Pledge represent me?
Yes. Driving offences, including impaired and dangerous driving, are one of the firm's core practice areas.
What if I'm facing a drug charge, like possession or trafficking?
The firm handles drug offences, including possession, trafficking, and grow-operation charges.
Do I have to speak fluent English to get help?
Not necessarily. Legal assistants on staff can communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and French.
Is there a cost to the first meeting?
No. The firm offers a free initial consultation before anything is retained.
How long has Donna V. Pledge been practicing criminal law?
Since 1992, according to the firm's own site.

Where to find them

1013 Wilson Ave. Suite 203, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1G1 · 416-630-8702

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