Paul Mergler
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
Accepts Legal AidAccepts Legal AidAbout Paul Mergler
Paul K. Mergler is a sole criminal defence lawyer, a barrister and solicitor practising from an office at 1199 The Queensway in Etobicoke, in Toronto's west end. Mergler has practised criminal law in Ontario for more than 30 years and has appeared before every level of criminal court in the province, including jury trials. The practice covers assault, drug offences, impaired driving including driving over 80mg, dangerous driving, weapons and firearms offences, fraud, theft and other criminal matters. The Legal Aid Ontario lawyer directory also lists administrative tribunal work and Gladue matters among the practice's specialties.
Mergler earned a Bachelor of Arts with honours from Concordia University, graduating magna cum laude, then completed a law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School, where the Ivan Cleveland Rand Scholarship recognized the highest standing in Constitutional Law. Mergler is fluent in Spanish and has longstanding ties to Toronto's Spanish speaking community, including service on the board and legal committee of the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples. The Legal Aid Ontario directory lists French as well as Spanish and English among the languages spoken at the practice. Listed memberships include the Law Society of Upper Canada, now the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Peel Law Association.
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Milestones & recognition
- Paul Mergler has practised criminal law in Ontario for more than 30 years, appearing before every level of criminal court in the province, including jury trials.
- Mergler graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Concordia University, then earned an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, where the Ivan Cleveland Rand Scholarship recognized the highest standing in Constitutional Law.
In the community
- Mergler has served the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples, a Toronto community organization, as a former board member and current member of its legal committee.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits on The Queensway in Etobicoke, a stretch of Toronto's west end that started out as farmland along a road originally called Queen Street West before it was renamed The Queensway in 1941. The corridor grew through the postwar decades into a mix of small shops, services and larger retail, and it remains one of Etobicoke's main commercial strips today. The practice itself is not built around a single local courthouse. Mergler's own site describes appearing before every level of criminal court in Ontario, which fits a client base that reaches across Toronto and the wider region rather than staying confined to one neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
- What criminal charges does Paul Mergler Law handle in Toronto?
- The practice covers assault, drug offences, impaired driving including driving over 80mg, dangerous driving, weapons and firearms offences, fraud, theft and other criminal matters.
- Can Paul Mergler Law help a client who speaks Spanish?
- Yes. Paul Mergler is fluent in Spanish and has longstanding ties to Toronto's Spanish speaking community. The Legal Aid Ontario directory also lists French alongside English and Spanish as languages spoken at the practice.
- How much criminal law experience does Paul Mergler have?
- More than 30 years. Mergler has appeared before every level of criminal court in Ontario, including jury trials.
- Does the firm handle Gladue submissions or administrative tribunal matters?
- The Legal Aid Ontario lawyer directory lists both Administrative Tribunals and Gladue among Paul Mergler's specialties, alongside general criminal matters.
- Is Paul Mergler Law able to take Legal Aid certificate clients?
- Paul Mergler is listed in the Legal Aid Ontario directory of lawyers, which connects people who qualify for legal aid with criminal defence counsel across the province.
- Where is Paul Mergler Law located and how do I reach the firm?
- The office is at 1199 The Queensway in Etobicoke, in Toronto's west end. The firm can be reached by phone at 416.232.9589 or by email through the contact address on its website.
Where to find them
1199 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1R7 · 416-232-9589
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