Eric Uhlmann Criminal Defence
1 lawyer · Waterloo Region
One of 105 law firms listed in Kitchener, and one of 27 handling Criminal Defence.
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Eric Uhlmann Criminal Defence Lawyer is a one-lawyer criminal defence practice in Kitchener. Eric Uhlmann has run it from Irvin Street, in the Central Frederick neighbourhood near downtown, since 2014, and takes criminal cases only. The firm has more than ten years of criminal law behind it and represents clients mainly in Kitchener and Guelph. It concentrates on the more serious end of the docket, the matters where the Crown proceeds by indictment: drug trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, sexual assault, aggravated assault and assault by choking, robbery, and break and enter into a dwelling. It doesn't take theft, fraud, or mischief files.
Uhlmann holds a law degree from Queen's University, where the volunteer work included Queen's Legal Aid and helping federal inmates prepare for parole hearings. After articling with the Toronto criminal lawyer Alan D. Gold and a stint at a small criminal defence firm in Kingston, the practice settled in Kitchener. It also does part-time Crown prosecutor work in Toronto and, apart from appeals, doesn't take Toronto defence cases. Appeals run to the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Services are offered in French and Spanish as well as English. As of its own website, the firm isn't taking on new clients.
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Milestones & recognition
- Established as a solo criminal defence practice in Kitchener in 2014.
- Eric Uhlmann holds a law degree from Queen's University, and during law school volunteered with Queen's Legal Aid and assisted federal inmates preparing for parole hearings.
- Articled with the Toronto criminal lawyer Alan D. Gold, then practised at a small criminal defence firm in Kingston before moving to Kitchener.
- Does part-time Crown prosecutor work in Toronto alongside the defence practice.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits on Irvin Street in Central Frederick, one of the older residential pockets in the heart of downtown Kitchener. It's a leafy, mixed neighbourhood bordered by Weber Street East and the expressway, with small green spaces like Weber Park and Brubacher Green tucked between the blocks. High-rises are the largest share of the housing here, alongside detached houses and low-rises. For a criminal practice the spot is handy: the Kitchener Courthouse at 85 Frederick Street, where the Ontario Court of Justice hears the city's criminal matters, sits a short way down the street, and the firm's work also reaches the courts in Guelph.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of cases does Eric Uhlmann take?
- The practice is criminal defence only, and it leans toward the more serious charges where the Crown proceeds by indictment. That includes drug trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, sexual assault, aggravated assault and assault by choking, robbery, and break and enter into a dwelling. It doesn't handle theft, fraud, or mischief matters.
- Which courts and cities does the firm cover?
- Most of the work is in Kitchener and Guelph. Appeals go further afield: summary conviction appeals to the Superior Court of Justice and indictable appeals to the Ontario Court of Appeal in Toronto.
- Can I be represented in French or Spanish?
- Yes. The firm offers its services in French and Spanish as well as English.
- Do I have to attend every court date myself?
- Not usually. With a signed Designation of Counsel, the lawyer can appear on your behalf at routine court dates so you don't have to be there each time. You do need to attend in person for a guilty plea and for trial.
- How does the firm charge?
- It works on set flat fees rather than hourly billing, spelled out in a written retainer agreement and payable in instalments, and the initial consultation is free. Costs are confirmed for your specific case at that first meeting.
- Is the firm accepting new clients?
- As of its own website, the firm is not accepting new clients at this time. It's worth checking eulaw.ca or calling before you plan around it.
Where to find them
17 Irvin Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 1K6 · 519-577-5773
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