About Richard Marchak Criminal Lawyer

Richard Marchak Criminal Lawyer defends people facing criminal charges across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph, backed by more than 20 years of experience. Legal Aid certificates are accepted for criminal law matters.

Alongside the criminal work, there's a civil litigation side covering personal injury, Small Claims Court and contract disputes. Marchak can also notarize your documents.

The office at 245 Frederick Street in Kitchener is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If daytime doesn't work, you can book a consultation after hours by appointment. A first inquiry by email is free.

Practice areas

Impaired and over-80 charges

Drinking-and-driving cases are part of the practice, including impaired driving, over 80 and DUI charges.

Assault and sexual offences

Marchak's assault work runs from common and domestic assault through assault causing bodily harm and sexual assault, and other sexual offence charges are handled too.

Property and drug charges

Property charges handled include theft, fraud, robbery, false pretenses and possession of stolen property. On drug charges, Marchak deals with possession, trafficking and cultivation.

Youth court, breaches and bail forfeiture

Marchak handles Young Offender Court matters and charges for breaching probation or a recognizance, along with Estreatment Court and forfeiture hearings.

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How Richard Marchak Criminal Lawyer works

Marchak draws on that experience to shape a practical plan for a client's case, and believes in treating clients with care and respect. The promise to every client is close attention and hard work, whether the matter goes to trial or is handled through negotiation.

Affiliations & connections

  • Legal Aid Ontario: Richard V. Marchak appears in Legal Aid Ontario's lawyer directory, with criminal and administrative tribunal specialties.

The neighbourhood

The Kitchener Courthouse sits a short way down the same street at 85 Frederick Street. The province built the 30-courtroom building to the LEED silver standard, and it was planned to bring Superior Court services from Weber Street East together with Ontario Court of Justice matters from both Kitchener and Cambridge under one downtown roof.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay Richard Marchak?
Marchak takes cash and cheques, and Legal Aid is accepted too.
Is there free parking at Richard Marchak's office on Frederick Street?
Yes, there's one free parking spot behind the building.
Does Richard Marchak defend Highway Traffic Act charges as well as criminal ones?
Yes. Highway Traffic Act offences are part of Marchak's practice alongside criminal charges.
I'm calling long distance. Will the office get back to me?
Yes. The office's policy is to return long-distance messages.

Where to find them

245 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2M7 · 519-570-3635

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