Schofield Macchia is a downtown Toronto criminal defence firm led by partners Kim Schofield and Melina Macchia. The firm defends clients facing all types of criminal charges, with particular emphasis on drug, firearms, and homicide cases, and on holding police accountable for Charter violations. Its lawyers regularly appear at all levels of the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal.

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2013–2023 · median 8 years in practice 7 of 12 lawyers
Law schools
University of Ottawa (4), Osgoode Hall Law School (3), University of Windsor (2), University of Oxford, University of Windsor and University of Detroit Mercy 11 of 12 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

Where to find them

2 Pardee Ave. Ste 102, Toronto · 416-975-9660

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