Business Details
Trusted Criminal Defence Lawyers in Ottawa
Paul Lewandowski Pro is a criminal defence law firm in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing exclusively in criminal law. With over two decades of combined experience, our team of trial lawyers and litigators defends clients facing charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and other criminal or quasi-criminal legislation. We focus on protecting clients' rights through strategic legal representation, leveraging extensive trial experience at all court levels in Ontario. Our practice emphasizes complex criminal litigation, including sexual assault, domestic assault, fraud, murder, trafficking, and impaired driving cases.We maintain a boutique approach, limiting our client roster to ensure personalized attention and thorough preparation for each case. Our expertise in cross-examination and tactical litigation has established a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes, including acquittals in high-profile cases. We are committed to guiding clients through the legal process with transparency, ensuring informed decision-making at every stage.
Services
Criminal Defence
Sexual Assault Defence
Domestic Assault Cases
Impaired Driving Charges
Drug Offences
Cybercrime Prosecutions
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence litigation.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on criminal law and complex trials.
- We maintain a boutique approach to ensure personalized client attention.
- Our team has secured acquittals in high-profile sexual and domestic assault cases.
- We developed proprietary forensic software for cybercrime defence cases.
What people say
Acquitted of sexual assault charges
Proven cross-examination expertise
Successfully handled high-profile cases
Personalized legal strategy
Expertise in cybercrime defence
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence practice provides comprehensive legal support for individuals facing criminal charges. We specialize in complex litigation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug-related offences. Our approach combines strategic trial preparation with aggressive cross-examination tactics to challenge prosecution evidence. With decades of courtroom experience, we protect clients' rights through meticulous case analysis and tailored defence strategies.
Sexual Assault Defence
We defend clients accused of sexual offences, focusing on credibility challenges and forensic analysis. Our team leverages extensive trial experience to dismantle witness testimony and address cases often reduced to 'he-said-she-said' scenarios. We employ proprietary forensic tools to analyze digital evidence and provide robust defence strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Cybercrime Prosecutions
Our cybercrime practice involves defending clients in cases involving digital evidence. We utilize custom-developed forensic software to analyze seized devices, internet histories, and metadata. This technical expertise allows us to effectively challenge Crown experts and present clear, data-driven defence arguments in complex cybercrime prosecutions.
Dangerous Offender Hearings
We represent clients in dangerous offender proceedings, one of Canada's most complex criminal litigation areas. With lead counsel experience in over 15 D.O. hearings, we develop strategic defences against indeterminate sentencing. Our approach combines legal expertise with tactical evidence presentation to challenge prosecution claims in these high-stakes cases.
Impaired Driving Charges
We defend clients facing impaired driving and over-80 charges under the Criminal Code. Our strategy focuses on challenging breathalyzer evidence, procedural compliance, and witness credibility. We provide tailored defence approaches for first-time and repeat offences, aiming to minimize penalties and protect driving privileges.
People
Paul Lewandowski
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Paul Lewandowski is a criminal defence lawyer with 20 years of experience in Ontario courts. He specializes in complex criminal litigation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and cybercrime cases. He has handled over 2,000 cases and developed proprietary forensic software for cybercrime defence.
Mr. Johnston
Partner
Mr. Johnston is a partner at the firm with a growing reputation for successful criminal trial outcomes. He specializes in complex litigation and has quickly established himself as a key strategist in the firm's defence team.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being charged with a criminal offence?
Contact Lewandowski and Johnston immediately. Early legal intervention is crucial for building an effective defence strategy and protecting your rights during police investigations.
How do you handle sexual assault cases where evidence is primarily testimonial?
We focus on rigorous cross-examination and credibility challenges. Our expertise in witness testimony analysis helps expose inconsistencies and build strong defences in 'he-said-she-said' cases.
Can cybercrime charges be effectively defended?
Yes. We use proprietary forensic tools to analyze digital evidence and challenge prosecution claims. Our technical expertise ensures thorough examination of seized devices and data interpretations.
What makes your approach to dangerous offender hearings unique?
With lead counsel experience in over 15 D.O. hearings, we combine legal expertise with strategic evidence presentation to challenge indeterminate sentencing claims effectively.
How do you handle media attention in high-profile cases?
We employ tactical media management strategies to minimize pre-trial publicity's negative impact while maintaining client confidentiality and building a strong courtroom defence.
