Yossi Schochet, LLP
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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Yossi Schochet operates a solo criminal defence practice based in Toronto. Its office is on Lawrence Avenue West, in the Bedford Park and Lawrence Manor East area of the city's old North York district. Yossi Schochet's practice is dedicated entirely to criminal law, and the firm defends clients facing charges across the Greater Toronto Area, including Milton, Newmarket, Oshawa, and Brampton.
The firm takes on the full range of criminal matters, from impaired driving, Over 80, and dangerous driving charges to domestic assault, theft, fraud, drug offences, sex crimes, and youth charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It's a one lawyer operation, so a client deals directly with the same lawyer from the first phone call through to the courtroom. The firm offers a free initial consultation before a client has to decide how to proceed.
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The neighbourhood
The firm's postal code places it in Bedford Park and Lawrence Manor East, part of the older North York district straddling Lawrence Avenue West. Wikipedia describes this stretch of Lawrence Avenue as one of the wealthier parts of Toronto and largely residential, lined with single family homes rather than office towers. The wider Lawrence Avenue corridor is also home to landmarks such as Lawrence Plaza, one of the city's earliest shopping plazas, and Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. It's a quieter home base for a practice whose work plays out mostly in courtrooms across the wider GTA rather than at the office itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of law does Yossi Schochet practice?
- The firm's practice is dedicated entirely to criminal law. It does not handle other areas such as family, real estate, or civil litigation.
- Does the firm handle impaired driving and Over 80 charges?
- Yes. The firm represents clients facing impaired driving, Over 80, and dangerous driving charges, which are among its listed practice areas.
- Can Yossi Schochet represent someone charged with domestic assault?
- Yes, domestic assault is one of the firm's practice areas, alongside theft, fraud, drug offences, sex crimes, and youth charges.
- Where does the firm take on cases?
- The office is in Toronto, and the firm represents clients across the Greater Toronto Area, including Milton, Newmarket, Oshawa, and Brampton.
- Is the initial consultation free?
- Yes, the firm offers a free, no obligation initial consultation to discuss a case before a client decides how to proceed.
- What are my rights if I'm arrested or detained by police in Ontario?
- Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a person who is detained or arrested has the right to be told why, the right to be searched in a reasonable manner, the right to remain silent, and the right to speak to a lawyer in most circumstances. This is general information, not legal advice.
Where to find them
469 Lawrence Avenue W, Toronto (North York), ON M5M 1C6 · 416-450-4099
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