DC Law
1 lawyer · York Region
One of 300 law firms listed in Vaughan, and one of 64 handling Criminal Defence.
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DC Law is a solo criminal defence practice run by Deanna Cristovao out of Vaughan, Ontario, with consultations arranged across Toronto and the wider GTA rather than a single downtown location. Cristovao earned a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from York University, graduating cum laude, then completed a Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. While at Osgoode, a spot in the school's Criminal Law Intensive Program, taught by Justice Vincenzo Rondinelli, put the practice's focus on criminal defence in place before the bar call in 2020. Since then, the firm has appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
The practice covers the full range of criminal proceedings, from bail hearings and jury or judge alone trials to Charter applications, preliminary hearings, and sentencing hearings, along with youth matters, mental health diversion, and Ontario Review Board hearings. Charges handled span impaired driving and assault through to drug, firearms, and sexual offence cases. DC Law accepts Legal Aid certificates for eligible clients and works out individualized, flexible payment plans for those paying privately.
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Milestones & recognition
- Deanna Cristovao was called to the Ontario bar in 2020, after a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society (cum laude) from York University and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School.
- Completed Osgoode Hall Law School's Criminal Law Intensive Program, a placement that included working with experienced criminal defence practitioners under Justice Vincenzo Rondinelli.
- Has appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario since being called to the bar.
- Appeared as a panelist on "11(b) in the age of COVID: not all delay is exceptional" at the Criminal Lawyers' Association's 2022 Annual Spring Conference, alongside counsel from Nunavut Legal Aid and two other Ontario defence firms.
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The neighbourhood
DC Law's office sits in a multi-tenant office building on Keele Street in Vaughan, part of a roughly 84,000 square foot two-building complex built for office tenants with ample surface parking. That kind of setup suits a practice built around driving to court and meeting clients rather than walk-in traffic: Cristovao arranges consultations across Toronto and the wider GTA, so the Vaughan office works as a base for a practice that travels to court dates throughout the region instead of serving one neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been charged with impaired driving. Can DC Law represent me?
- Yes. Impaired driving is one of the charge types DC Law handles, along with the bail hearing and any Charter application that can come with it.
- Does DC Law handle bail hearings?
- Bail hearings are one of the firm's core services, alongside preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing hearings.
- My teenager has been charged with something. Does DC Law take youth matters?
- Yes, DC Law handles youth matters and sentence reviews in addition to adult criminal defence.
- Can DC Law help with a mental health diversion instead of a trial?
- Mental health diversion and Ontario Review Board hearings are both listed among the firm's services, so this is worth raising in a consultation.
- I can't afford a lawyer. Does DC Law accept Legal Aid?
- DC Law accepts Legal Aid certificates for criminal matters and also offers individualized, flexible payment plans for clients paying privately.
- Where is DC Law located, and does it only serve Vaughan?
- The office is at 9131 Keele Street in Vaughan, but Cristovao arranges consultations with clients across Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area rather than limiting the practice to one municipality.
Where to find them
9131 Keele Street, Suite A4, Vaughan, ON L4K 0G7 · 647-977-9014
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