Standing Between You and the System: 24 Years of Dedicated Defense in Toronto, the GTA, and beyond.
Contact UsWhat we defend.
Licensed paralegal services across the matters Ontario residents face most often — from a 401 speeding ticket to a summary criminal charge, a small claims dispute, or a tenancy hearing. Practical defence, plainly explained.
Traffic Tickets & Provincial Offences
Speeding, stunt driving, careless driving, drive suspended, novice driver and Highway Traffic Act matters. We defend the ticket, protect the abstract, and minimise insurance impact.
- Speeding (s.128)
- Stunt Driving (s.172)
- Careless Driving (s.130)
- Drive Suspended (s.53)
- Fail to Remain (s.200)
Criminal Offences
Summary conviction matters within paralegal scope — assault, theft under, mischief, cause disturbance and similar charges. Disclosure review, Crown resolution, trial preparation.
- Assault (s.266)
- Theft Under $5,000
- Dangerous Driving
- Uttering Threats
- Criminal Harassment
Other Services
Civil and tribunal representation under licensed paralegal scope. Includes Small Claims Court (claims up to $50,000) and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearings for landlords and tenants.
- Small Claims Court (≤ $50,000)
- Debt recovery & contract disputes
- Residential Tenancies / LTB
- L1 / L2 / N4 / N12 applications
- T2 / T6 tenant applications
Three things you can count on.
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What happens after you call.
Most clients are surprised at how quickly the path forward becomes clear. Here’s the shape of a typical Point Duty engagement from first call to final appearance.
- 01About 20 minutes
Free Consultation
A confidential phone conversation about your charge, your priorities, and the realistic outcomes. No retainer required and no obligation to engage further. We give you a candid read on the matter before you commit to anything.
- 021–3 weeks
Disclosure & Review
We file the appropriate appearances and request full Crown disclosure on your behalf. The officer's notes, witness statements, video, and supporting evidence are reviewed line by line — both for procedural defects and substantive defences.
- 03Varies by court
Strategy & Resolution
Most matters resolve before trial. Pre-trial Crown discussions, plea negotiation, peace bonds, diversion programs, or withdrawal applications — whichever offers the best realistic outcome given the evidence and your priorities.
- 04As scheduled
Trial & Representation
If the matter proceeds to trial, you receive full representation: cross-examination of Crown witnesses, evidentiary submissions, Charter arguments where the record supports them, and sentencing submissions if convicted.
What our clients say.
Most of our work comes from referrals — clients who, having been defended once, send their family and friends. A selection of recent words, lightly redacted to protect client privacy.
Kerlan got my stunt driving charge withdrawn at first appearance. I expected to lose my licence — I walked out with my abstract intact.
Three speeding tickets in two years, all reduced to non-moving violations. Saved me a fortune on insurance and protected my CDL.
Careless driving after a collision became a four-point reduction. Calm, efficient, respectful at every step.
Theft under charge after a misunderstanding at work. Crown withdrew after Kerlan reviewed disclosure line by line.
Assault charge from a domestic incident. Resolved through a peace bond with no criminal record. He kept me calm and focused throughout.
Mischief charge after a heated dispute. Diversion completed, no record. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
Small claims dispute with a contractor. Settled in our favour at the settlement conference — saved months of trial prep.
Landlord was harassing me about rent that was already paid. Kerlan filed a T2 application and we won damages at the LTB.
Third referral I've made to Kerlan this year. Every file gets the same level of detail and care. Plain language. Honest advice.
Across the GTA and beyond.
We accept retainers from across Ontario, but the cities below are where most of our practice happens — and where we appear in court on a weekly basis. Click through for courthouse details and the charges we defend in each jurisdiction.
- City of Toronto
Toronto
Criminal court & POA court details on the Toronto page.
View Toronto - Peel Region
Mississauga
Criminal court & POA court details on the Mississauga page.
View Mississauga - Peel Region
Brampton
Criminal court & POA court details on the Brampton page.
View Brampton - Peel Region
Caledon
Criminal court & POA court details on the Caledon page.
View Caledon - Hamilton-Wentworth
Hamilton
Criminal court & POA court details on the Hamilton page.
View Hamilton - Halton Region
Burlington
Criminal court & POA court details on the Burlington page.
View Burlington - Halton Region
Milton
Criminal court & POA court details on the Milton page.
View Milton - Durham Region
Oshawa
Criminal court & POA court details on the Oshawa page.
View Oshawa - Dufferin County
Orangeville
Criminal court & POA court details on the Orangeville page.
View Orangeville - York Region
Newmarket
Criminal court & POA court details on the Newmarket page.
View Newmarket
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Most matters benefit from early intervention — before a missed court date adds a charge, before a deadline lapses, before the Crown sets its position. The first call is free, confidential, and without obligation.