Charitsis Law
10 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 58 handling Criminal Defence.
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Accepts Legal AidFree consultationVirtual appointmentsAbout Charitsis Law
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Charitsis Law is a Toronto criminal defence firm based in North York, with additional consultation offices in Aurora, Brampton, Muskoka, Newmarket and Oshawa. The firm is led by Nicholas Charitsis, who holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Charitsis was called to the Ontario Bar in 2004 and has practiced criminal defence at the firm since 2006, according to Ontario's Public Appointments Secretariat. Earlier in Charitsis's career, the work included time at the Toronto firm Goodman and Carr LLP, with a secondment to the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission, and service as a per diem Assistant Crown Attorney at Toronto courthouses.
The firm's ten lawyers handle criminal defence matters across Toronto and GTA courts, with a practice built around driving offences such as impaired driving and dangerous driving, domestic and sexual assault charges, regulatory offences, and bail hearings. Outside the caseload, Charitsis chairs Ontario's Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee, a role that started with committee membership in March 2019, continued with a term as Central East Regional Lead from 2022, and led to the chair appointment in May 2024. Charitsis also chairs Ontario's Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee, which reviews candidates for judgeships on the Ontario Court of Justice.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Nicholas Charitsis was called to the Ontario Bar in 2004 and has practiced criminal defence at the firm since 2006.
- Before founding the firm, Charitsis worked at the Toronto firm Goodman and Carr LLP, including a secondment to the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission, and served as a per diem Assistant Crown Attorney at courthouses including Old City Hall, College Park, 1000 Finch Avenue and 311 Jarvis Street.
- Charitsis joined the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee in March 2019, was named Central East Regional Lead in March 2022, and was appointed Chair of the committee in May 2024.
- Charitsis also chairs Ontario's Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee, which evaluates candidates for Ontario Court of Justice judgeships.
In the community
- Nicholas Charitsis has volunteered with the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Run for Southlake Hospital, and serves on the board of directors of the Oak Ridges Soccer Club.
- The firm also lists volunteer work with the Caribbean Children's Foundation and fundraising support for Southlake Regional Health Centre.
- One of the firm's criminal defence lawyers has volunteered as a guest speaker at high school forums and at the Superior Court of Justice, discussing the legal profession and the justice system.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
Free parking
Virtual appointments
By appointment
In-person servicesFees & payment
Free consultation
Legal aidLawyers 10
David A. Goodman
Criminal Defence
Dixon Emanuel
Criminal Defence
Jeffery Berman
Criminal Defence
Jeffrey Neiman
Criminal DefenceFamily Law
Marissa Etwaroo
Associate
Criminal Defence
Nicholas Charitsis
Criminal Defence
Parvin Thakor
Criminal Defence
Vadim Paskarou
Criminal Defence
William Hebert-Vendramini
Criminal Defence
Yamini Harish
Criminal Defence
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2006 · median 20 years in practice 2 of 10 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (4), Queen's University (2), National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, University of Windsor 10 of 10 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Russian, Urdu
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The North York office sits on Duncan Mill Road, a stretch of low-rise office buildings between Don Mills Road and Victoria Park Avenue that's better known for professional and corporate tenants than storefronts. From there it's a short run to the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401, routes the firm's lawyers use to reach the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Finch Avenue West for bail hearings and the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice buildings downtown, where most of the firm's cases are actually heard.
Charitsis Law also has a North York office at 1000 Finch Avenue West, Suite 705, and keeps consultation offices in Aurora, Newmarket, Brampton, Oshawa and Muskoka, geared to clients whose matters are heard at courthouses closer to those communities.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been charged with impaired driving in Toronto, can Charitsis Law help?
- Yes. Impaired driving and related driving charges, including over 80, refusing a breath test and dangerous driving, are among the firm's main areas of criminal defence work.
- Does Charitsis Law handle domestic assault and sexual assault charges?
- Yes. The firm defends domestic assault and sexual assault charges, along with general assault charges, across Toronto and GTA courts.
- Can Charitsis Law represent someone at a bail hearing?
- Yes. The firm handles bail hearings, including at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Finch Avenue West, and notes that having representation at a bail hearing can affect the outcome for someone in custody.
- How big is Charitsis Law and where is it based?
- The firm is based in North York and has 10 lawyers, with consultation offices also in Aurora, Brampton, Muskoka, Newmarket and Oshawa.
- How long has Nicholas Charitsis been practicing criminal law?
- Charitsis was called to the Ontario Bar in 2004 and has practiced criminal defence at the firm since 2006, after early experience that included a secondment to the Ontario Securities Commission and work as a per diem Assistant Crown Attorney.
- What should I expect fee-wise if I retain Charitsis Law?
- The firm's site states it typically requires a $1,500 retainer to start a file, with the balance paid through monthly payments, and offers confidential consultations.
Where to find them
220 Duncan Mill Road, Unit 419, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3B 3J5 · 416-731-7113
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