Lichtman Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
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Lichtman Law is a small criminal defence firm in Toronto, with an office in First Canadian Place at 100 King Street West, at King and Bay in the city's Financial District. Founder Rachel Lichtman built the practice around criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory litigation, covering drug charges, assault, firearms offences, domestic assault, sexual assault, fraud, and youth crime. The firm is small by design, with two lawyers and a legal assistant, and it appears in Ontario courts across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Newmarket, Brampton, and Hamilton.
Lichtman earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor after an honours degree in business at York University, and worked at Greenspan Partners LLP, a Toronto criminal law firm, before opening Lichtman Law. The firm's senior associate holds a joint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University and has worked on both the defence and prosecution sides of the criminal bar. Youth crime is a particular focus for the firm: it keeps a blog on the subject and represents young people charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, from the police station through to sentencing.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founder Rachel Lichtman worked at Greenspan Partners LLP, a Toronto criminal law firm, before opening Lichtman Law.
- The firm's senior associate holds a joint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University.
- Lawyers at the firm have provided media commentary on high profile Canadian criminal cases, including the Bruce McArthur case and the St. Michael's College School matter.
In the community
- Founder Rachel Lichtman is an instructor in the Courtroom and Classrooms program, a Superior Court initiative that teaches students about constitutional rights and fair trial principles.
- The firm keeps a blog on Canadian criminal law, with articles on topics such as youth bail hearings, mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences, and the rules around youth criminal record disclosure.
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- Law schools
- McGill University, University of Windsor Law School 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Lichtman Law's office is in First Canadian Place, at the northwest corner of King and Bay in Toronto's Financial District. The tower has stood among Canada's tallest office buildings since it opened in 1975 and connects directly into the underground PATH system. It's a downtown base rather than a neighbourhood storefront, and the firm's court work regularly takes it well beyond the building, into Ontario courts in Newmarket, Brampton, and Hamilton as well as Toronto.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been charged with a drug offence in Toronto. Can Lichtman Law help?
- Yes. The firm handles drug related charges, from simple possession to trafficking, and represents clients in Ontario courts across the Toronto area.
- My teenager has been charged with an offence. Does Lichtman Law handle youth cases?
- Yes. The firm represents youth aged 12 to 17 under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and its approach includes seeking extrajudicial measures such as police cautions or restorative justice referrals before a matter becomes a formal charge, where that's possible.
- Does Lichtman Law handle bail hearings?
- Yes. Bail hearings are one of the firm's listed practice areas, and it represents clients at show cause hearings in courts across the Greater Toronto Area.
- Is a first conversation with the firm free?
- Yes. Contacting Lichtman Law is free, and the firm offers 24/7 emergency response for people who need to reach a lawyer outside regular hours.
- What kinds of criminal charges does Lichtman Law handle?
- The firm's practice covers drug offences, assault, firearms charges, domestic assault, sexual assault, fraud, theft and robbery, and manslaughter and murder charges.
- Where is Lichtman Law located?
- The firm's office is at 100 King Street West, Suite 5700, in Toronto's Financial District, and it can be reached by phone or through a free consultation request on its website.
Where to find them
100 King Street West, Suite 5700, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7 · 416-915-4284
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