Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defence Lawyers in Toronto
Hinkson Law has been providing specialized criminal defence services since 2004, building on over 30 years of legal expertise in trial litigation. Our practice focuses exclusively on criminal law, with extensive experience in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. We prioritize client comfort through free, unrestricted initial consultations and maintain active community engagement through legal education initiatives. Our team holds memberships in prestigious legal associations, including the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers Association. We emphasize client participation in case strategy, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making throughout legal proceedings.With a track record of successful outcomes in complex casesincluding murder, drug trafficking, and sexual assaultwe combine deep legal knowledge with personalized representation. Our founder, Steven M. Hinkson, graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1990 and has dedicated his career to criminal defence since being called to the Ontario Bar in 1992. We maintain professional affiliations that reinforce our commitment to excellence while actively mentoring future legal professionals through university lectures and youth outreach programs.
Services
Criminal Defence
Trial Litigation
Murder Cases
Drug Trafficking
Sexual Assault
Tax Fraud
Robbery Charges
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized criminal law expertise
- Free, unrestricted initial consultations available
- Proven track record in complex jury trials
- Active community legal education and mentorship programs
- Transparent client-led case strategy development
Services
Criminal Defence
Hinkson Law provides comprehensive criminal defence services across Ontario, specializing in trial litigation for serious offences. Our approach combines decades of courtroom experience with personalized strategy development. Clients benefit from transparent case management and direct access to experienced legal counsel throughout the judicial process.
Trial Litigation
We specialize in both jury and bench trials for complex criminal cases, leveraging over 30 years of courtroom experience. Our litigation strategy focuses on evidence analysis, procedural challenges, and effective advocacy. The firm maintains a strong track record in high-stakes trials across Ontario's justice system.
Murder Cases
Our firm handles murder charge defences with meticulous attention to forensic evidence and procedural irregularities. We employ specialized investigative resources and expert witnesses to challenge prosecution narratives. Each case receives tailored strategy development based on decades of homicide defence experience.
Drug Trafficking
We defend clients facing drug importation and trafficking charges through comprehensive analysis of search and seizure procedures. Our approach challenges evidence admissibility and prosecutorial overreach. The firm's experience includes complex multi-jurisdictional drug cases across Ontario.
Sexual Assault
Our sexual assault defence practice combines legal expertise with sensitive case management. We challenge evidence credibility and address complainant testimony reliability through rigorous cross-examination strategies. The firm maintains a strong track record in both jury and bench trials for sexual offence allegations.
People
Steven M. Hinkson
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Licensed since 1992, Steven M. Hinkson specializes in criminal trial litigation with 30+ years of Ontario courtroom experience. He established Hinkson Law in 2004 after practicing at prominent firms. His practice includes murder, drug trafficking, and sexual assault cases. He lectures on criminal law at universities and mentors law students.
Questions
What areas of criminal law do you specialize in?
We focus on serious criminal offences including murder, drug trafficking, sexual assault, robbery, and financial fraud across Ontario's court system.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, all first-time consultations are free with no time restrictions to ensure thorough case assessment and client comfort.
How does your trial experience benefit clients?
With 30+ years of trial litigation experience, we develop evidence-based strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances and judicial environment.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment arrangements to accommodate different financial situations while maintaining full legal representation quality.
How are case strategies developed?
We employ collaborative strategy sessions where clients actively participate in decision-making about evidence challenges and trial approaches.
Do you handle cases outside Toronto?
Yes, we represent clients in courts throughout Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area and provincial justice centres.
