Nishio Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About Nishio Law
Nishio Law is a solo criminal defence practice run by Corey Nishio from an office on University Avenue in downtown Toronto. The practice handles charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, from bail hearings and preliminary hearings through to trial, and represents clients across Ontario, mainly in Toronto, Brampton, and Newmarket.
Nishio grew up in Toronto and studied Criminology and Political Science at York University, where the Pre-Law Society counted Nishio as an executive member. Law school followed at Osgoode Hall, including a place in the Osgoode Hall Intensive Program in Criminal Law and a summer position at Pinkofskys Criminal Trial and Appeal Lawyers. After articling there, Nishio was called to the bar in 2010, later became a partner at Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, Gorham & Angelini, LLP, and eventually opened an independent practice.
Case summaries the firm has published cover matters that include weapons and drug charges, robbery, and sexual assault, along with Charter arguments about unreasonable search and seizure, arbitrary detention, and the right to counsel. The firm offers a free initial consultation and can arrange a payment plan for legal fees.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the bar in Ontario in 2010, after articling at Pinkofskys Criminal Trial and Appeal Lawyers.
- Completed the Osgoode Hall Intensive Program in Criminal Law while a law student at Osgoode Hall Law School.
- Was a partner at Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, Gorham & Angelini, LLP before opening an independent criminal defence practice.
In the community
- As a law student, served as Youth Division Leader at the Community and Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP), representing people charged with criminal offences and running seminars on criminal law.
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The neighbourhood
The office is on University Avenue, the wide boulevard running through the heart of downtown Toronto. The street is known as a hub for the city's legal institutions, home to Osgoode Hall and the Toronto courthouse among other legal and civic buildings, which makes it a fitting address for a practice built entirely around criminal defence.
Frequently asked questions
- What criminal charges does Nishio Law defend against?
- The practice covers charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Case summaries posted on the firm's site describe matters ranging from theft and assault to weapons offences, drug trafficking, robbery, and sexual assault.
- Does Nishio Law raise Charter of Rights arguments in criminal cases?
- Yes. Published case summaries describe arguments under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms involving unreasonable search and seizure, arbitrary detention, and the right to counsel.
- Where is Nishio Law located and which cities does it serve?
- The office is at 480 University Avenue, Unit 901, in downtown Toronto. The practice represents clients throughout Ontario, primarily in Toronto, Brampton, and Newmarket.
- Is the first consultation with Nishio Law free?
- The initial consultation is free. Legal fees are based on the time a case requires, and the firm will arrange a payment plan to suit a client's financial situation.
- What if I've just been arrested or have a family member in custody?
- The office can be reached by phone at any hour of any day. Anyone in custody, or calling on behalf of someone who is, can use the firm's listed collect number.
- How long has Corey Nishio practiced criminal law?
- Nishio was called to the bar in 2010 after articling at Pinkofskys Criminal Trial and Appeal Lawyers, and was later a partner at Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, Gorham & Angelini, LLP before opening an independent practice focused on criminal defence.
Where to find them
480 University Avenue, Unit 901, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V2 · 416-886-3415
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