Cugelman & Eisen

Cugelman & Eisen is a leading criminal law firm based in Barrie, Ontario, with a reputation for hard work, client dedication, and outstanding results. The firm has been serving the Simcoe County region for many years, providing legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges and regulatory offences. As of January 1st, 2020, Cugelman & Eisen is solely operated by Mitchell Eisen Professional Corporation, while Bernard Cugelman continues to practice with the firm on a part-time basis as Counsel to the firm.

Our team consists of certified specialists in criminal law, experienced lawyers, and dedicated staff, all committed to obtaining the best possible results for our clients. We handle all aspects of criminal defence, including bail hearings, trials, Charter of Rights motions, preliminary inquiries, and appeals at all levels of Court in Ontario. Our areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of criminal charges, from impaired driving and domestic assault to firearms and weapons offences, fraud, homicide cases, and young offenders' matters.

Our Approach

At Cugelman & Eisen, we prioritize the concerns of our clients and work diligently to address them. Our approach is based on integrity, experience, and proven results. We believe that every client deserves strong, fearless representation and unwavering dedication. Our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for each case, using our extensive experience, proven track record, and commitment to excellence in criminal defence work.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services in criminal defence, including:

• Defence and bail on all criminal charges, such as:

+ DUI / Impaired driving

+ Over 80 / Refuse breath test

+ Domestic Assault

+ Sexual Assault

+ Assault

+ All Drug Charges

+ Firearms and Weapons

+ Fraud

+ Homicide

+ Search and Seizure

+ Theft

+ White Collar Crime

+ Child Pornography

+ Internet Luring

+ Break and Enter

+ Robbery

+ Federal Regulatory Offences

+ Provincial Regulatory Offences

+ Young Offenders

• Assistance through every phase of a criminal case, from police investigations, bail, and pre-trial hearings, to trials, plea negotiations, and appeals
• Regular legal research and attendance at legal conferences to stay updated on the latest developments in Canadian criminal law

Our Team

Our team includes certified specialists in criminal law, associate lawyers, and dedicated staff who work diligently to provide the best possible defence for every client. Our lawyers are recognized for their expertise, and our firm is considered the leading criminal law firm in the Barrie area and Simcoe County.

• Mitchell Eisen: A certified specialist in criminal law, Mitchell Eisen has a proven track record of outstanding results in criminal defence. He has conducted countless trials, bail hearings, Charter of Rights motions, preliminary inquiries, and appeals at all levels of Court in Ontario.
• Bernard Cugelman: As Counsel to the firm, Bernard Cugelman brings decades of experience in criminal defence, with a reputation for hard work, dedication, and excellence.
• Emily Dyer: Associate lawyer Emily Dyer conducts trials in courts across Ontario and is an integral part of our criminal defence team.