Jonathan M. Pyzer

Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer Toronto

Pyzer Criminal Lawyers

Jonathan M. Pyzer

Year Called to the Bar: 2002

A criminal charge can affect your liberty, career, family, immigration status and reputation long before the case reaches trial. Whether you have been arrested, released with conditions, contacted by police or required to attend court, it is important to understand your rights and obtain legal advice as early as possible.

Jonathan M. Pyzer is an experienced Toronto criminal defence lawyer and founder of Pyzer Criminal Lawyers. Since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2002, he has focused his practice on criminal and quasi-criminal defence, representing clients charged with a broad range of offences in Toronto and throughout Ontario.

Jonathan’s work is built on detailed preparation, a strong understanding of the criminal process and a commitment to protecting individual rights. He helps clients understand the allegations against them, evaluate the available evidence and move forward with a defence strategy tailored to the facts of their case.

An Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer in Toronto

Toronto criminal cases can involve urgent bail issues, disclosure problems, witness evidence, forensic evidence, police conduct, Charter rights and trial preparation. Jonathan assists clients through each stage of the process, from the first call after arrest to negotiations, motions, hearings and trial where required.

As a criminal defence lawyer, Jonathan’s role is to hold the prosecution to its burden of proof and ensure that the client’s constitutional rights are respected. His practice includes defending clients against both summary and indictable offences, including serious allegations where the potential consequences are significant.

Jonathan and the team at Pyzer Criminal Lawyers assist clients with matters involving:

• Bail hearings and bail reviews
• Simple assault, domestic assault and assault causing bodily harm
• Aggravated assault and assault with a weapon
• Robbery, armed robbery and forcible confinement
• Criminal harassment and uttering threats
• Sexual assault and other sexual offence allegations
• Murder, attempted murder and manslaughter
• Impaired driving, DUI, driving over 80 and refusing a breath sample
• Dangerous driving and failure to remain
• Drug possession, trafficking, importing and related drug charges
• Weapons and firearm-related charges
• Theft, fraud and financial crime allegations
• Mischief, arson and property-related offences
• Obstructing a peace officer and failure to comply matters
• Young offender matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Charter applications, search and seizure issues, and rights-based defence arguments

A strong defence begins with a clear understanding of the Crown’s case and a careful review of every available legal issue. Jonathan considers whether the evidence supports the allegations, whether the police acted lawfully and whether Charter-protected rights may have been breached during the investigation or arrest.

For many clients, the most difficult part of a criminal charge is the uncertainty. Jonathan works to provide direct, practical guidance so clients can understand the process, prepare for court and make informed decisions at each stage of the defence.

Education, Professional Memberships and Activities

• Called to the Bar in Ontario, 2002
• LL.B., University of Western Ontario
• B.A. with distinction, McGill University
• Certificates in Peace and Conflict Resolution and Journalism, American University
• Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario
• Member, Criminal Lawyers’ Association
• Member, Toronto Criminal Lawyers Association
• Member, Toronto Lawyers Association
• Founder of Pyzer Criminal Lawyers with Ian Kostman in 2002

Charged in Toronto or the GTA? Contact Jonathan Today

If you are facing criminal charges in Toronto, early legal advice can help protect your rights and position your defence properly from the start. Jonathan M. Pyzer can review your circumstances, explain what may happen next and help you understand your available options.

Pyzer Criminal Lawyers offers free consultations and 24/7 availability for urgent criminal matters. The firm accepts credit cards and may offer payment plans or flat-rate/block-fee arrangements where appropriate.

Call Jonathan M. Pyzer at 416-658-1818 or submit a contact request to get started.

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