Adriana Ortiz R Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 58 handling Criminal Defence.
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Adriana Ortiz R Law is a solo criminal defence and immigration practice with an office on Dufferin Street in North York. Adriana Ortiz, the firm's founder, is a Barrister and Solicitor who holds a Juris Doctor, a B.A. in political science, and a Master of Laws (GPLLM) from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Before setting up the Toronto practice, Adriana Ortiz spent eight years practising criminal law in another jurisdiction, working first as a government lawyer and later as defence counsel, taking part in more than 200 trials for the government and handling many more as lead defence counsel. That earlier practice also included a partnership with a tax lawyer, with a focus on white collar crime.
The firm's work is split between criminal defence, covering bail hearings, impaired driving and over 80 charges, assault, theft, weapons offences, and drug charges, and immigration law, including detention hearings, visas, express entry, and permanent residence applications. Adriana Ortiz is fluent in Spanish as well as English, and the firm keeps a dedicated Spanish language section of its site for Spanish speaking clients. The firm's website has also featured a 2020 Criminal Lawyers' Association member recognition, and Adriana Ortiz has written on criminal justice policy for Law360 Canada, formerly The Lawyer's Daily.
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Milestones & recognition
- Adriana Ortiz holds a Master of Laws (GPLLM) from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, in addition to a Juris Doctor and a B.A. in political science.
- The firm's about page has displayed a Criminal Lawyers' Association member badge for 2020.
- Adriana Ortiz wrote 'How to Allocate Limited Criminal Justice Funds,' published by Law360 Canada (formerly The Lawyer's Daily) in November 2020.
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The neighbourhood
The firm's contact page lists an office in a low-rise office plaza at Dufferin Street and Martin Ross Avenue, north of Finch Avenue, in the part of Toronto known as York University Heights. The building holds a mix of small professional tenants working out of individual suites rather than storefronts, including accounting, mortgage, and other legal practices sharing the same address. The footer on the firm's other pages separately lists an office address in Vaughan, so anyone confirming the current location should check with the firm directly.
That stretch of Dufferin is the subject of a proposed large mixed-use redevelopment of the site, which would eventually replace the current low-rise plaza with several taller buildings if the project proceeds. For now the corridor remains a working office district rather than a retail strip, which suits a practice built around scheduled consultations. The firm's own materials describe a client base that reaches well past the immediate area, listing towns across York Region and the wider GTA, including Newmarket, Aurora, Barrie, Markham, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Oshawa, and Oakville, among the places it represents clients.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Adriana Ortiz R Law help if I've been charged with impaired driving?
- Yes. The firm's criminal defence practice covers impaired driving and over 80 charges, along with bail hearings, assault, theft, weapons offences, and drug charges.
- Does the firm handle immigration detention hearings?
- Yes. Alongside criminal defence, the firm practises immigration law, including detention and hearings, visas, express entry, and permanent residence applications.
- Does Adriana Ortiz R Law accept legal aid?
- The firm accepts Legal Aid Certificates for criminal matters.
- Can I get help in Spanish?
- Yes. Adriana Ortiz is fluent in Spanish as well as English, and the firm keeps a dedicated Spanish language section on its website.
- Where is the office located?
- The firm's contact page lists an office at 6-4646 Dufferin St, Suite W11, in North York. The footer on the firm's other pages separately lists an office address in Vaughan, so it is worth confirming the current location directly with the firm.
- What areas does the firm serve?
- The firm's own materials list clients across the GTA and York Region, including Newmarket, Aurora, Barrie, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto, Brampton, and Oakville, among other communities.
Where to find them
6-4646 Dufferin St, Suite W11, North York, Ontario M3H 5S4 · 647-568-9529
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