Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Toronto Criminal Defence Legal Representation
Cynthia Fromstein Barristers has provided dedicated criminal defence representation in Toronto for over three decades. Our practice focuses on defending clients against serious charges including sexual assault, drug offences, and weapons violations while addressing complex intersections of mental health and criminal law. With extensive trial experience before Ontario courts, we combine courtroom advocacy with personalized client support to protect reputations and secure favorable outcomes.Our team's expertise extends to specialized areas like HIV-related criminal cases and mental health defences, supported by a commitment to educating fellow legal professionals in trial advocacy. We prioritize client comfort throughout the legal process, offering both aggressive courtroom representation and compassionate guidance during stressful times.
Services
Criminal Defence
Sex Offences
Drug Charges
Weapons Charges
Mental Health Cases
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of Toronto criminal defence experience
- Specialized expertise in sexual assault and mental health cases
- Proven trial advocacy before Ontario courts
- Personalized client support during stressful legal matters
- Educators of fellow criminal defence professionals
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive criminal defence services for clients facing serious charges in Toronto. Our approach combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with personalized support to protect clients' rights and reputations. With decades of trial experience, we handle complex cases involving sexual assault, drug offences, and weapons charges while addressing unique circumstances like mental health considerations.
Sex Offences
Specialized defence for sexual assault and related charges requires understanding both legal and social complexities. Our firm has extensive experience handling these sensitive cases, including HIV-related criminal matters. We focus on protecting clients' futures while navigating the serious consequences associated with these allegations through strategic legal representation.
Drug Charges
Our criminal defence practice includes representing clients facing drug-related charges in Toronto. We understand the potential consequences of drug convictions and work to develop tailored defence strategies. Our approach considers all aspects of the case, including potential challenges to evidence and procedural violations during investigations.
Weapons Charges
We defend clients accused of weapons-related offences with a focus on protecting their rights and future. Our experience includes handling complex firearm charges and navigating Canada's evolving weapons legislation. We develop strategic defences based on the specific circumstances of each case while addressing potential impacts on clients' personal and professional lives.
Mental Health Cases
Our firm addresses the complex intersection of mental health and criminal law through specialized defence strategies. We work with clients facing charges where mental health considerations are relevant, providing informed representation that acknowledges both legal and psychological dimensions. Our approach balances courtroom advocacy with understanding of mental health issues.
People
Cynthia Fromstein
Senior Criminal Defence Counsel
Cynthia Fromstein has practiced criminal law in Toronto for over 30 years, specializing in sexual assault, mental health, and HIV-related cases. She has won trials across Ontario and educates other lawyers in trial advocacy while providing personalized client representation.
Questions
What areas of criminal law do you specialize in?
We focus on serious criminal charges including sexual assault, drug offences, weapons violations, and cases involving mental health considerations. Our practice also addresses HIV-related criminal law matters.
How does your firm approach client representation?
We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with personalized support, prioritizing client comfort while developing strategic defences tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
What experience does your firm have?
With over 30 years in Toronto, we have extensive trial experience before Ontario courts and regularly educate other criminal defence lawyers in trial advocacy techniques.
Do you handle cases outside Toronto?
While based in Toronto, we represent clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions for serious criminal charges.
