Truscello Nair LLP
2 lawyers · City of Toronto, York Region
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Truscello Nair LLP is a two-lawyer criminal defence firm founded by Carmelo Truscello and Maneesha Nair, with offices in Toronto and Vaughan. Both lawyers hold an LL.B. from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, and both belong to the Law Society of Ontario. The firm defends people charged with criminal, quasi-criminal and provincial offences. Its practice areas span drug, assault, weapons, criminal driving, property, homicide, administration of justice and sexual offences, and it also handles bail hearings, criminal appeals, extradition, young offender matters and pardons.
Truscello has represented clients in matters involving organized crime and project case investigations across Ontario, and can advise clients in Italian. Nair did pro bono work at the Ontario Court of Justice while in law school and articled at a Toronto criminal defence firm with a focus on Charter scrutiny before co-founding the practice; Nair can advise clients in Malayalam and belongs to the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto. Both lawyers are members of the Criminal Lawyers' Association and The Advocates' Society. Beyond criminal defence, the firm also prepares wills and powers of attorney for personal care and finance.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Truscello Nair LLP was founded by Carmelo Truscello and Maneesha Nair, who serve as co-managing partners of the firm.
- Both founders hold an LL.B. from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
- Nair previously worked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and articled at a Toronto criminal defence firm with a focus on Charter scrutiny before co-founding the practice.
- Truscello is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Canadian Italian Advocates Association, The Advocates' Society and The Recent Call Committee. Nair is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, The Advocates' Society and the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto.
In the community
- While in law school, Nair took part in pro bono programs providing free legal services to disadvantaged communities at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Free parking
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- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2) 2 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Italian, Malayalam
Who handles what
Offices 2
The neighbourhood
Truscello Nair LLP keeps two offices, one on Evans Avenue in Toronto and one on Chrislea Road in Vaughan, so the two-lawyer team can meet clients on either side of the Greater Toronto Area without asking everyone to travel downtown for a first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Truscello Nair LLP handle drug charges?
- Yes. The firm defends drug charges in Toronto, including simple possession, drug trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and drug importing.
- Can Truscello Nair LLP represent me for a weapons or firearms charge?
- Yes. The firm defends weapons related charges such as carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized firearm possession, careless storage of a firearm, and firearm trafficking.
- I've been arrested and need a bail hearing, can the firm help?
- Yes. Truscello Nair LLP represents clients at bail hearings and bail reviews.
- Does Truscello Nair LLP prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. Alongside its criminal defence work, the firm prepares Last Wills and Testaments and Powers of Attorney for both personal care and finances.
- What languages can I get legal advice in at Truscello Nair LLP?
- Carmelo Truscello can advise clients in Italian, and Maneesha Nair can advise clients in Malayalam, in addition to English.
- Where are Truscello Nair LLP's offices, and how do I book a consultation?
- The firm has offices in Toronto (170 Evans Ave., Suite 201) and Vaughan (216 Chrislea Road, Suite 501). You can call or text 647-919-4260, or reach Carmelo Truscello or Maneesha Nair directly, to schedule a consultation.
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