Hinkson Law Professional Corporation
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About Hinkson Law Professional Corporation
Hinkson Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto criminal defence practice run by Steven M. Hinkson, a barrister and solicitor called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992. Hinkson holds an honours B.A. from the University of Western Ontario (1987) and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School (1990), and articled at the criminal law firm Pinkofsky, Lockyer and Kwinter before qualifying. The practice is restricted to criminal law, with a focus on trial litigation in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, and Hinkson describes conducting jury and judge alone trials.
The firm has operated under a series of names since Hinkson set up practice. Robinson, Hinkson was established in 1994 and grew into Hinkson, Sachak, McLeod and Barnwell before Hinkson Law was established on its own in 2004; the current professional corporation dates to 2024. Hinkson is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, and the Toronto Law Association.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Steven M. Hinkson was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992, after articling at the criminal law firm Pinkofsky, Lockyer and Kwinter.
- Hinkson holds an honours B.A. from the University of Western Ontario (1987) and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School (1990).
- The practice has run under several names since 1994: Robinson, Hinkson; then Hinkson, Sachak, McLeod and Barnwell; then Hinkson Law from 2004; and Hinkson Law Professional Corporation since 2024.
- Hinkson is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, and the Toronto Law Association.
In the community
- Hinkson has lectured on criminal law at public schools, high schools, universities, law schools, and the Law Society of Ontario.
- Hinkson mentors students from underrepresented backgrounds who are considering a career in law and speaks to youth as part of efforts to keep them out of the criminal justice system.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits at 4580 Dufferin Street, at the corner of Dufferin and Finch Avenue in North York. Hinkson Law describes the spot as reachable by Highways 401, 400, 404, and 7, and by TTC from the Finch, Downsview, and Yorkdale subway stations. That kind of multi route access suits a trial practice whose cases are heard across the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice rather than at one nearby courthouse.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of cases does Hinkson Law handle?
- The firm's practice is restricted to criminal law, with a focus on trial litigation in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.
- I've been charged with a drug offence. Can Hinkson Law represent me?
- Yes. The firm's practice is restricted to criminal law, covering trial litigation in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.
- Is the first consultation free?
- Yes. Hinkson Law says all first time consultations are free and are not subject to a time limit.
- How long has Steven Hinkson been practising criminal law?
- Hinkson was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992 and has practised criminal law since, under a series of firm names before Hinkson Law Professional Corporation was established in 2024.
- Where is Hinkson Law located and how do I get there?
- The office is at 4580 Dufferin Street, Suite 402, at the corner of Dufferin and Finch Avenue in Toronto. The firm notes it's reachable by Highways 401, 400, 404, and 7, and by TTC from the Finch, Downsview, and Yorkdale subway stations.
- Does Hinkson Law offer payment plans?
- The firm's site says convenient, flexible payment options are available; contact the office directly to discuss arrangements for your case.
Where to find them
4580 Dufferin Street, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5Y2 · 416-661-5700
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