Gorham Vandebeek Trial and Appeal Lawyers

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Expert strategies in response to criminal or professional allegations.

Gorham Vandebeek is an interprovincial law firm of defence lawyers who act for clients on a wide range of criminal or disciplinary allegations. The firm offers a unique brand of advocacy that draws upon the principles of trial practice, appellate review, and academic scholarship. Many of its clients are professionals who face unfair criminal or workplace allegations. Others are people who experienced disadvantages in life and find themselves charged with murder or offences involving guns for drugs. The firm is known for success in high profile and complex proceedings, but its cases are often resolved discretely without the need for hearings. The firm has offices in Toronto, Ontario as well as Atlantic Canada.

Criminal Trials

The lawyers at Gorham Vandebeek defend all types of criminal trials, including murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, firearms, drug offences, theft, and others. They regularly appear at all levels of criminal trial court in Toronto, Southern Ontario, and New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

Its lawyers are accomplished trial and appeal lawyers, who employ expert strategies in defending against wrongful or unfair accusations. They understand that their clients cannot afford to lose, and they regularly overcome the most serious and complex allegations. Book a consultation: Toronto (416) 410-4814, Atlantic Canada (506) 800-2026, or info@gvlaw.ca.

Criminal Appeals

Many clients retain the firm after they have been convicted of a serious crime. By that point they face a challenging situation because the criminal justice system seeks finality and appeals can be difficult. Expert analysis is required to identify legal issues that will provide a foothold on appeal. Gorham Vandebeek has experienced appellate lawyers who understand how to frame the issues and who regularly act on appeals in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

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Professional Complaints

Gorham Vandebeek often acts for professionals facing allegations of misconduct before regulatory bodies or criminal courts. These cases can be complex because they engage criminal, administrative, and civil law principles. Such allegations may start with a workplace/institutional complaint but cascade into criminal and civil proceedings. For that reason, it is important to cover all the angles from the outset of the case. The firm includes criminal, administrative, and civil law experts, who are able to offer cohesive solutions for professional clients.

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