Determining the legal fees for an appeal will depend upon a number of factors including the nature of the offence(s), the length of your trial, the complexity of the evidence presented at trial, the nature of the legal issues, your sentence (if applicable) and the appeal objective. This is why the initial consultation is free.

Fees are usually discussed at the end of the consultation once I have a sense of the legal issues at play. The fee is generally based on an estimate of how long it will take to prepare the case from start to finish and can often be set on a block basis. This is a flat fee which eliminates any uncertainty about your legal costs and allows you to consult me as often as you wish so you know exactly what is happening at every stage of the case.

Now here's the important part. Because my practice is restricted to appeals, I am able to do all client consultation and case preparation personally, from a highly efficient "virtual office." (Even in the practice of law which is steeped in tradition, both lawyers and clients are quickly adapting to the virtual office which has already replaced physical storefronts in other fields across the global marketplace). In my streamlined practice, I do not require a staff of secretaries and associates, or office space in an expensive highrise in downtown Toronto. I have one assistant and a number of colleagues in Toronto who assist me on an as-needed basis only. So, when you hire me, you are paying for the effort and expertise I personally devote to your case, and nothing else - not staff, not office overhead. Because of this, I am able to offer exceptional and highly specialized legal services at a very competitive price compared to other lawyers with similar - or less - experience in appellate practice. 

 In addition, I can usually arrange a payment plan to suit your individual circumstances.

 As well, if scheduling permits, I accept Legal Aid certificates. To determine whether you qualify, visit the Legal Aid Ontario website.