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You’ve been charged with an offence. It could be anything from a speeding ticket to an assault. You’re feeling anxious, and not sure what to do. Just breathe 😌 You’re in the right place.
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Welcome to your new and affordable legal team. We specialize in criminal law & traffic offences, and bring decades of experience. Most of our clients are referrals, as a result of our countless successes across Ontario.
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a week ago
My name is Elizabeth (Liz) Vallee!! I had put in my application into Fight The Fines through Rebel News after I received a court summons for peacefully assembling. This amazing law firm has taken on my case and now I can breath!! I even … More went on their website and used the live chat. They answered my questions right away and were extremely helpful!!! I am so grateful to Shapiro Halpern Criminal Law!! -
a week ago
Everyone here has been amazing. I haven’t had to go to court yet. They take care of everything and keep me up to date. They are handling several of the cases in Moncton NB where the RCMP illegally arrested and ticketed people for protesting. … More This is a protected and critical right in Canada. It is good that we have lawyers that are willing to stand up for our rights.
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6 months ago
Mr Shapiro and his team of professional provided me with the absolute best legal advice and representation in regards to my recent serious traffic offense. They were able to have my offense withdrawn. Worth every dollar spent.
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a month ago
I ended up contacting Mr. Shapiro because of the good reviews. I'm happy to say that he provided honest advice about my automated speeding ticket and was very helpful! I definitely recommend that you consult with him first before taking … More action on your tickets.
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2 weeks ago
Very courteous, professional and prompt assistance with covid related ticket. Super resources provided to assist the lay person to understand court/legal proceedings when fighting tickets. Thank you Shapiro Halpern Team!
Criminal Law
Being charged with a criminal offence can have life-altering consequences that can have an impact on your freedom, your reputation and your ability to earn a living. An effective criminal defence can mean the difference between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge.
Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets – from speeding to careless driving to disobeying a stop sign – can impact your driving freedom. These and other traffic tickets result in demerit points, licence suspensions, hefty fines and even jail time. On top of that, they can dramatically raise your insurance rates or make you uninsurable.
The team at Shapiro Halpern Law are criminal lawyers and paralegals who represent clients accused of a wide range of criminal charges and traffic offences.
Joshua Halpern, JD, MBA
Joshua Halpern completed the combined JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. He frequently represents clients accused of a wide range of offences in the Ontario Court of Justice. He has experience conducting bail hearings, pre-trials, preliminary inquiries, and trials.
Gerald Shapiro, BA, Paralegal
Gerald Shapiro is a founder of Shapiro Halpern Law Criminal Law & Traffic Offences Toronto. He graduated from Concordia University with a BA in Sociology and Criminology, and later earned his Paralegal Diploma at Seneca College in Toronto. Gerald has earned an excellent reputation for his service and expertise. In addition to providing legal services, he is a lecturer at the Faculty of Continuing Education at Seneca College in the department of International Business.
Jenna Little, MBA, Paralegal
Jenna has been a paralegal since graduating from Humber College in 2004. She was grandfathered into the Law Society of Ontario in 2008, and then completed her BA in Psychology. She then went on to obtain an MBA in Innovation Leadership from the University of Fredericton in 2018.She loves arguing appeals, writing facta, and doing legal research. She also has a passion for mentoring and teaching others, and doing volunteer work. She currently volunteers with the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto.
Kaitlyn Dumais, BA, Paralegal
Kaitlyn completed her Honours BA at the University of Toronto, studying Religion, Society and Ethics, and graduated with distinction in 2010. She went on to pursue paralegal studies, graduated with high honours and was licensed as a paralegal in 2013. She has worked mainly in criminal law and provincial offences throughout her career. Kaitlyn is passionate about issues arising in the intersection of mental health, ethics and the law.
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