About Song Criminal Defence

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Song Criminal Defence is a solo criminal defence practice run by Elliot Song from an office on Yonge Street in Toronto's North York Centre. It handles criminal code, CDSA, quasi-criminal, and Highway Traffic Act matters, including impaired driving, assault, sexual assault, fraud, drug possession and trafficking, and bail hearings, and it accepts Legal Aid. Song holds a B.Sc. in psychology and a B.A. in sociology from the University of Victoria, a M.A. in public policy and administration from Ryerson University, and a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, completed with exchange terms at the University of Toronto and the University of Oxford.

Before taking on criminal defence work, Song worked at an Elder Law Clinic focused on wills and estates, held guardian ad litem appointments through the Ingham County Probate Court, and served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Rosemarie Aquilina at Michigan's 30th Circuit Court. Since 2018, Song has served as an advisory lawyer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ottawa, and since 2022 to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto. Clients are drawn from across the western Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, and Guelph, as well as the Niagara region, in addition to Toronto.

Practice areas

Milestones & recognition

  • Advisory lawyer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ottawa since 2018.
  • Advisory lawyer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto since 2022.

In the community

  • Has spoken at events organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Korean Canadian Women's Associates.

Good to know

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Fees & payment

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Who handles what

The neighbourhood

The firm's office is at 5200 Yonge Street, Suite 200, in Toronto, the address listed on the firm's contact page.

Frequently asked questions

I've been charged with impaired driving in Ontario, can Song Criminal Defence represent me?
Yes. The firm handles impaired driving charges, including impairment by alcohol or drugs, over 80, and refusing to provide a breath sample, throughout Ontario.
Does Song Criminal Defence handle assault charges, including domestic assault?
Yes. The firm's practice covers assault charges ranging from simple assault to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon, including domestic assault matters.
Can Song Criminal Defence help with a bail hearing?
Yes. The firm represents clients at show cause and bail hearings, including arranging sureties.
Does the firm accept Legal Aid?
Yes. Song Criminal Defence accepts Legal Aid.
What areas does Song Criminal Defence serve?
The firm is based in Toronto and represents clients across Ontario, with a client base that regularly includes Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, and the Niagara region.
Can I reach the firm outside regular office hours?
The office is staffed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the firm states it is reachable by telephone 24 hours a day. Free consultations can be booked through the firm's contact page.

Where to find them

5200 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 5P6 · 647-778-0031

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