Shaffie Law
1 lawyer · Established 2014 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Shaffie Law is a solo criminal defence practice in downtown Toronto, founded in 2014 by Shayan Shaffie. Shaffie was called to the Ontario bar in 2011 and spent several years as an Assistant Crown Attorney in Hamilton before moving into private defence work. The firm concentrates on domestic assault and sexual assault charges, along with bail hearings and youth criminal justice matters, and represents clients across the Greater Toronto Area and into Hamilton and Peel.
Shaffie holds a Juris Doctor and a B.A. Honours, with a Specialist's Degree in English Literature, from the University of Toronto, and belongs to the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario. Even after moving the practice to Toronto, Shaffie kept a foothold in Hamilton, where the career started, and still appears regularly at the Hamilton criminal courthouse. The firm bills with block fees rather than a straight hourly rate, sets the scope of a retainer up front, and offers a free initial consultation.
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Milestones & recognition
- Shayan Shaffie founded Shaffie Law in 2014, after several years as an Assistant Crown Attorney in Hamilton.
- Shaffie was called to the Ontario bar in 2011.
- Shaffie holds a Juris Doctor and a B.A. Honours, with a Specialist's Degree in English Literature, from the University of Toronto.
- Shaffie is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario.
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The neighbourhood
Shaffie Law's office is at 65 Front Street East, Suite 300, in downtown Toronto. The firm regularly travels out to Hamilton and Peel courthouses for clients who can't always get downtown on short notice.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been charged with domestic assault in Toronto. Can Shaffie Law take my case?
- Yes. Domestic assault and related charges, such as uttering threats and criminal harassment, are one of the firm's main practice areas, and it takes cases across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Mississauga, and Etobicoke.
- Does Shaffie Law defend sexual assault charges?
- Yes. The firm defends charges under sections 271 through 273 of the Criminal Code and offers a free consultation, by phone or video, before you commit to anything.
- My teenager was charged with an offence. Does the firm handle youth cases?
- Yes. Shaffie Law represents young persons under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which treats minors differently from adults and puts more weight on rehabilitation than punishment.
- How does Shaffie Law charge for a criminal case?
- The firm mostly works on block fees, a set amount agreed on up front for taking a case to a defined stage, rather than billing hour by hour. Payment plans are available, and Legal Aid certificates are accepted on a case by case basis.
- Can Shaffie Law represent me in Hamilton, not just Toronto?
- Yes. Shayan Shaffie started out at the Hamilton Crown Attorney's office and still appears regularly at the Hamilton courthouse, alongside serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area.
- What happens at a bail hearing, and can Shaffie Law run mine?
- Ontario's bail process works like a ladder, where the Crown has to justify each step toward a more restrictive form of release. Shaffie Law prepares sureties and release plans for both consent and contested hearings, drawing on time spent on the bail process from the Crown side as well as the defence side.
Where to find them
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B5 · 647-500-5186
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