Graham Zoppi Criminal Lawyer
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
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Graham Zoppi Criminal Lawyer, also known as RGZ Law, is a criminal defence firm with its main office at Bay and Queen streets in downtown Toronto. The firm is built around Graham Zoppi, who has practised criminal law for more than 20 years and has run an independent criminal defence practice for more than a decade. Before opening that practice, Zoppi articled with judges of the Superior Court of Ontario and served as Crown Counsel with the Ministry of the Attorney General, arguing appeals at the Ontario Court of Appeal and handling bail hearings and trials in the Ontario Court of Justice. Zoppi also worked in the litigation group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon, on civil litigation, criminal matters, and Ontario Securities Commission cases.
The firm's second lawyer, Hillson Tse, handles cases in Cantonese and works with interpreters for Mandarin speaking clients. Tse's earlier work included assisting the United Nations in Beijing on rule of law and governance projects, and heading a student rights advocacy office that represented students in academic misconduct proceedings, a practice area the firm still handles today alongside its core criminal defence work in impaired driving, assault, drug and firearms charges, fraud, and bail hearings. Along with its Toronto office, the firm lists contact locations in Scarborough and Brampton and takes on cases across Ontario.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Zoppi represented the University of Windsor at the national Gale Cup moot court competition after being recognized for advocacy at the school's Zuber Moot competition.
In the community
- Tse serves on the Advocacy and GTA North committees of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
- Tse mentors law students and early career lawyers through legal community organizations.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
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By appointment
In-person servicesFees & payment
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- Law schools
- University of Windsor 1 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Chinese
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's main office is at Bay and Queen streets in downtown Toronto, bordering Old City Hall, a building completed in 1899 that served as a Toronto courthouse until its criminal court relocated to 10 Armoury Street in 2023. The block sits in the city's downtown legal and financial district. The firm also lists a contact location in Scarborough, where Tse's Cantonese language services are based, and another in Brampton.
Frequently asked questions
- Does RGZ Law handle impaired driving charges?
- Yes. Drinking and driving, including impaired driving, is one of the firm's practice areas.
- Can Graham Zoppi Criminal Lawyer represent someone accused of academic misconduct?
- Yes. The firm represents students facing plagiarism, cheating, and other misconduct allegations at Ontario colleges and universities, including cases where an international student's visa status could be affected.
- Does the firm offer services in Cantonese or Mandarin?
- Yes. Hillson Tse handles cases in Cantonese and works with interpreters for Mandarin speaking clients.
- How does the firm bill for a criminal case?
- The firm offers hourly billing through a trust account or flat fee billing, which it says most clients prefer because it's more predictable. It also accepts Legal Aid in selected cases.
- Where is Graham Zoppi Criminal Lawyer located?
- The main office is at 401 Bay Street in downtown Toronto. The firm also lists contact locations in Scarborough and Brampton and takes on cases across Ontario.
- What criminal charges does the firm defend?
- The firm's practice areas include domestic assault, theft and fraud, drug offences, firearms charges, sexual assault, youth charges, bail hearings, and academic misconduct, alongside impaired driving.
Where to find them
401 Bay Street, Suite 2008, Toronto, ON M7A 0A7 · 416-873-6970
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