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Youth criminal defence
Find a youth criminal lawyer in Canada
Youth criminal matters are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act and involve procedures, privacy protections and sentencing principles different from adult cases.
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✓Confirm YCJA experience
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Start with the legal issue, then verify what matters
Note upcoming court dates and release conditions
Ask whether counsel regularly handles Youth Criminal Justice Act proceedings
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Useful questions to ask
Do you regularly represent young persons under the YCJA?
How does the youth process differ from adult criminal court?
What should the family prepare before the first meeting?
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Evidence-matched lawyer examples
Lawyers with published information related to this legal area
These are examples drawn from individual-lawyer biography evidence in the directory. They are not a ranking, recommendation, endorsement or complete list. Examples may rotate periodically while remaining tied to the same evidence rules.
Gurjit S. Sidhu
White & Jeet Criminal Defence
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
No confusion. No guesswork. Ask about our flexible payment options. Your Life. Your Reputation. Your Defence. Criminal Charges We Defend in Alberta Focused defence across a wide range of criminal charges in Alberta. Our…
Victoria Strugurescu
Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
She recognizes that being arrested or facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and works to ensure clients feel informed and supported as they navigate their circumstances. From bail hearings through trial, Victoria…
Vadim Paskarou
Charitsis Law
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
He is known for a detailed and disciplined approach that focuses on achieving favourable outcomes, including withdrawals of charges and results that avoid a criminal record where possible. His experience includes defend…
Kartik Arora
Juzkiw Law Firm
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
He scrutinizes the evidence to find doubt and weakness to advocate for acquittal of criminal charges. He works relentlessly with a passion for defending criminal charges. He goes beyond the required milestone to achieve…
Austin Corbett
Bottos Law Group
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
The legal question was whether the accused satisfied the criteria for a Dangerous Offender designation, and if so, whether an indeterminate detention or a Long-Term Supervision Order was the more appropriate disposition…
Mark Zinck
The Law Offices of Mark Zinck
Why this example appears
Lawyer biography contains direct Criminal Defence practice evidence
Have a skilled criminal lawyer who focuses on criminal law protect you and your future from the stigma and consequences of a criminal record and conviction. call now: 647-228-5969 contact@accused.ca call us: 647-228-596…
How examples are selected: the system uses retained individual-lawyer biography evidence for this legal topic, requires an existing public lawyer profile, and does not use payment or sponsorship to determine inclusion or order. Rotation set: 2026-10.
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