Wigderson & Associate
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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Wigderson & Associate is a Toronto criminal defence practice run by Owen Wigderson, who has practised law in the city since 1991. The firm's focus is criminal law, though Wigderson also takes on cases with a quasi-criminal component, such as professional discipline and licensing proceedings. The practice has appeared at every level of trial court in Ontario and argued appeals at every level of appeal court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Clients range from people facing minor charges like shoplifting to those charged with first degree murder, and Wigderson has also represented victims and witnesses caught up in the criminal justice system, not just the accused.
Most of the firm's clients are in Ontario, but Wigderson has also acted for people elsewhere in Canada and in the United States. From 2014 to 2018, Wigderson taught Criminal Trial Advocacy at Queen's University's Faculty of Law in Kingston. The practice offers services in both French and English. The office sits at 144 King Street East in Toronto's downtown core, on the northwest corner of King and Jarvis.
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Milestones & recognition
- Wigderson was counsel for the appellant at the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Sciascia (SCC file 37155), consistent with the firm's practice of arguing appeals at every level of appeal court.
- From 2014 to 2018, Wigderson taught Criminal Trial Advocacy at Queen's University's Faculty of Law in Kingston, Ontario.
- Wigderson is a member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits at 144 King Street East, on the northwest corner of King and Jarvis in downtown Toronto. The firm's own directions point to King subway station on the Yonge-University line as the closest transit stop, a four-block walk east or a short ride on the King streetcar. Drivers can use the underground garage at 35 Church Street, whose entrance sits between King Street East and Front Street East.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of cases does Wigderson & Associate handle?
- The firm focuses on criminal law. Owen Wigderson has conducted trials at every level of trial court in Ontario, defending people accused of offences ranging from minor charges like shoplifting to serious charges like first degree murder.
- I've been charged with a criminal offence. Can Wigderson & Associate represent me?
- Yes. The practice defends people at every level of trial and appeal court in Ontario, including the Supreme Court of Canada, across charges of varying severity.
- Does the firm only handle criminal charges, or other matters too?
- Mostly criminal law, but Wigderson also takes on cases with a quasi-criminal element, such as professional discipline and licensing proceedings.
- Can Wigderson & Associate help someone who isn't the accused, like a witness or a victim?
- Yes. Alongside defending accused persons, Wigderson has consulted with and represented victims and witnesses who become caught up in the criminal justice system.
- Does Wigderson & Associate offer services in French?
- Yes. Owen Wigderson offers services in both French and English.
- Does the firm accept Legal Aid certificates?
- Legal Aid Ontario's own lawyer directory lists Wigderson under Criminal and Extremely Serious Matters, so a Legal Aid certificate may cover representation depending on the case.
Where to find them
144 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G8 · 416-862-8809
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