Sansanwal Law
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Sansanwal Law is a solo criminal defence practice in downtown Toronto, founded by Remy Sansanwal. The practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal law, representing clients facing charges across Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, and appears regularly in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. The office is at 55 University Avenue in the city's financial district, reachable through the PATH system with the St. Andrew subway station close by. Before founding the firm, Remy Sansanwal worked at two Toronto criminal law firms, gaining experience on cases that ranged from first degree murder to impaired driving and domestic assault.
Remy Sansanwal graduated cum laude from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and also holds a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law, along with a master's degree in political science from Western University and an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto. Sansanwal serves as the Toronto Recent Call Director on the board of the Criminal Lawyers' Association and sits on its Membership and Prisons Committees. In August 2026, the firm secured a $1 bail for a client on the first day Ontario's new cash bail rules took effect, a result covered by the Toronto Star.
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Milestones & recognition
- At the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Remy Sansanwal placed first in the BLG Negotiation Competition and finished on the second place team in the Walsh Negotiation Competition.
- During law school, Remy Sansanwal served as a Research Fellow with the Refugee Hub and as an Assistant Editor with the Ottawa Law Review, and worked at Michigan State University's Immigration Law Clinic.
- From 2021 to 2024, Remy Sansanwal was an Associate Producer for The Law Garage, a legal education podcast featuring voices from the criminal bar.
- The firm's reported case results include a stay of charges under section 11(b) of the Charter in R. v. C.C., an acquittal on a sexual assault charge in R. v. R.G., and an acquittal on charges of aggravated assault and robbery in R. v. A.S.
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The neighbourhood
Sansanwal Law's office sits on University Avenue in Toronto's financial district, a stretch of the city built around the courts as much as the banks. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice courthouse at 361 University Avenue, a short walk away, handles the criminal and family trials that make up much of the firm's court work. The office itself is reachable through the underground PATH network, with the St. Andrew subway station close by for clients coming from elsewhere in the city.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been arrested and need a bail hearing. Can Sansanwal Law help?
- Yes. The firm represents people at bail hearings and bail reviews. In one recent case it argued down to a $1 bail for a client under Ontario's new cash bail rules, a result covered by the Toronto Star.
- I'm facing an impaired driving charge. Does Sansanwal Law handle that?
- Yes. The firm defends impaired operation charges, cases involving an excessive blood alcohol concentration, and refusal or failure to provide a breath sample.
- Can Sansanwal Law defend a drug possession or trafficking charge?
- Yes. The firm handles drug prosecutions ranging from simple possession to trafficking, production, and importing or exporting controlled substances, and examines how the police investigation was conducted, including searches, warrants, and surveillance.
- I'm charged with assault. What does Sansanwal Law look at in a case like this?
- The firm defends simple assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon charges, examining issues such as self defence, consent, credibility, and intent.
- How does Sansanwal Law charge for a criminal defence file?
- The firm offers both hourly and block fee retainers and accepts select Legal Aid Ontario certificates. Fees and services are set out in a written retainer agreement reviewed with clients at the intake meeting.
- Where is Sansanwal Law located and how do I book a consultation?
- The office is at 55 University Avenue, Suite 1100, in Toronto's financial district, accessible through the PATH system near St. Andrew station. Contact the office by phone or email to arrange a complimentary consultation.
Where to find them
55 University Avenue, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7 · 416-623-6706
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