Taro Inoue, Barrister
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Taro Inoue, Barrister is a sole-practice criminal defence firm with an office on Gerrard Street East in Toronto's east end. Inoue was called to the bar of Ontario in 2001 and has practiced criminal law as a sole practitioner ever since, handling bail hearings, trials, and appeals, along with domestic assault and drug charges. The practice is on Legal Aid Ontario's roster of accepting counsel, including for Gladue matters, the sentencing considerations Canadian courts must apply to Indigenous offenders.
Inoue was born in Japan and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and offers services in both English and Japanese. Before law school, Inoue earned a B.A. in linguistics and a B.Sc. in computer science from the University of British Columbia, then completed a law degree at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Inoue is also a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the professional association for Ontario's criminal defence bar.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the bar of Ontario in 2001 and has practiced criminal law as a sole practitioner since.
- Listed on Legal Aid Ontario's roster of accepting counsel for criminal law and Gladue matters.
In the community
- A member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the professional association for defence counsel practicing in Ontario.
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office at 1637 Gerrard Street East sits right at the Coxwell Avenue streetcar stop, on the eastern edge of the stretch of Gerrard Street East that runs west toward Greenwood Avenue and is known as Gerrard India Bazaar, or Little India. The business improvement area has operated since 1982 and today counts more than 125 South Asian shops and restaurants along the street, with roots going back to 1972, when a local businessman opened the Naaz Theatre nearby to screen Bollywood and Pakistani films. The strip still draws visitors each year for events like the TD Festival of South Asia and the Diwali Mela.
Just east of Coxwell, the commercial strip gives way to quieter residential streets in Toronto's east end, giving the office a foothold between the busy corridor and the surrounding streets, a short streetcar ride from downtown courts.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Taro Inoue accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- Yes. Inoue is listed on Legal Aid Ontario's roster of accepting counsel, so a Legal Aid certificate can cover the case depending on eligibility.
- Does the firm handle Gladue matters for Indigenous clients?
- Yes. Inoue's Legal Aid Ontario listing specifically includes Gladue matters, the sentencing considerations courts must apply for Indigenous offenders.
- I've been charged with a drug offence. Can Taro Inoue represent me?
- Yes, drug charges are part of the practice, alongside other criminal matters handled from the Gerrard Street East office.
- Can I be represented at a bail hearing?
- Yes. Bail hearings are one of the core services the practice handles, along with trials and appeals.
- Is service available in Japanese?
- Yes. Inoue was born in Japan and offers services in both English and Japanese.
- Does the firm defend domestic assault charges?
- Yes, domestic assault charges are part of the practice's criminal defence work.
Where to find them
1637 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4L 2A7 · 416-916-8773
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