Adam Rice Law
1 lawyer · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 27 handling Criminal Defence.
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Adam Rice Law is a solo criminal defence practice run by Adam P.G. Rice, a barrister and solicitor who handles criminal matters across the Waterloo-Wellington area. The practice draws on about ten years of criminal law experience, and it takes on the full range of criminal charges rather than a single narrow niche.
The work spans domestic violence and intimate partner cases, drug charges, and property offences such as break and enter, theft, fraud, and possession of stolen property. Two areas the firm names directly are youth court, where it regularly appears for people under 18, and Parole Board of Canada hearings, where it regularly represents clients. Bail hearings are treated as a priority, since the outcome of a bail hearing often shapes the rest of a case. The firm accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates, and its own FAQ explains how criminal lawyers usually quote block fees up front, with the cost rising if a matter goes to trial. You can reach the practice by phone or email to talk through a charge.
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Criminal matters from across Waterloo Region are heard at the Kitchener courthouse at 85 Frederick Street, and that building runs the schedule this firm's work follows. It hosts an adult criminal case management court, a youth court that sits twice a month, and a docket for intimate partner violence charges. Those three lines map closely onto what Adam Rice Law takes on, from youth cases to domestic matters to bail. The practice covers the wider Waterloo-Wellington area, so its work isn't tied to a single city.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of criminal charges does Adam Rice Law handle?
- The firm defends a broad range of criminal matters. That includes domestic violence and intimate partner cases, drug charges, and property offences like break and enter, robbery, theft, fraud, and possession of stolen property. It also handles bail hearings, youth cases, and Parole Board of Canada hearings.
- I have my first court date coming up. What should I do?
- The firm's advice is to get legal advice from a criminal lawyer before that date. A lawyer can request disclosure from the Crown attorney's office, and once retained can handle the first appearance for you, including confirming your identity, dealing with the charges, and scheduling the next court date.
- Does the firm take Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- Yes. Adam Rice Law accepts legal aid certificates. Legal Aid Ontario issues a certificate when the prosecution is seeking jail time and your income falls below its threshold, and you can apply by calling 1-800-668-8258.
- Can Adam Rice Law help with a bail hearing?
- Yes, and the firm treats bail as a priority because the result of a bail hearing often has a large effect on how the rest of a case goes. Police must bring an arrested person before the court within 24 hours, and a surety needs to be over 18, have no criminal record, and be ready to pledge money or property.
- Does the firm represent young people charged with a crime?
- Yes. Adam Rice Law regularly appears in youth court and handles criminal matters for people under 18.
- How much does a criminal lawyer cost?
- According to the firm's FAQ, most criminal lawyers in the area charge a block fee and can give you a quote up front. A block fee is smaller when a case resolves without a trial and larger if the matter goes to trial.
Where to find them
B-11 Stirling Avenue North, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3G4 · 519-323-7261
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