Hynes & Associates
4 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
Accepts Legal AidAccepts Legal AidAbout Hynes & Associates
Hynes & Associates is a small criminal defence firm working from a Richmond Street West office in downtown Toronto. The firm has four lawyers: partners Chris Hynes and Jesse DiCecca, and associates Sumeet Dubb and Tanysha Samal. It describes itself as serving the Greater Toronto Area rather than any single neighbourhood, and its office operates by appointment only.
Beyond general criminal defence, the firm represents clients in Ontario Review Board hearings and before the Consent and Capacity Board, matters that sit at the intersection of the justice system and mental health law. Legal Aid is accepted on a case by case basis. Chris Hynes trained at McGill University's Faculty of Law (1999) and Jesse DiCecca at Osgoode Hall Law School (2008); more recent additions to the firm studied at the University of Leicester's Faculty of Law (2020) and completed a masters degree at Osgoode Hall (2022).
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Public archive records show Chris Hynes and Jesse DiCecca practising together as Hynes & Associates in Toronto since at least 2016, before the firm moved to its current Richmond Street West office.
- Jesse DiCecca is listed as a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, a professional organization for defence counsel in Ontario.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentFees & payment
Legal aidLawyers 4
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2001 · median 25 years in practice 1 of 4 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is on Richmond Street West in Toronto's downtown core. Consistent with a practice that describes itself as serving the whole Greater Toronto Area rather than one neighbourhood, the office is set up for scheduled meetings only, not walk-in visits.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of criminal cases does Hynes & Associates handle?
- The firm handles criminal charges generally, along with two more specific matters: Ontario Review Board hearings and Consent and Capacity Board cases, both of which involve the intersection of the justice system and a client's mental health.
- Does Hynes & Associates accept Legal Aid?
- Yes. Legal Aid is accepted on a case by case basis.
- How many lawyers work at Hynes & Associates?
- The firm has four lawyers: partners Chris Hynes and Jesse DiCecca, and associates Sumeet Dubb and Tanysha Samal.
- Where is Hynes & Associates located, and can I just drop in?
- The firm is at 133 Richmond Street West, Suite 401, in downtown Toronto. The office operates by appointment only, so it's best to call or email ahead rather than dropping in.
- Does the firm take clients from outside downtown Toronto?
- Yes. The firm describes its practice as serving the Greater Toronto Area, not just downtown Toronto.
Where to find them
133 Richmond Street West, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M5H 2L3 · 416-410-0211
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