Our Privacy Standard
Discretion Is Part of the Representation
A criminal allegation can affect a person’s family, employment, reputation and private life. Clients must be able to seek legal advice with confidence that sensitive information will be handled with care.
Confidentiality is not an additional service offered by the firm. It is a professional obligation and an essential part of the lawyer-client relationship.
Client Matters Are Not Marketing Material
Shikhman Barristers does not use client files as promotional case studies or present private legal matters as public examples of the firm’s work.
Court proceedings and decisions may be publicly accessible. Despite that, Shikhman Barristers does not post them on this site. You will not find examples of client case studies on this site.
Past Outcomes Do Not Predict Future Results
Similarly, the firm does not disclose success rates or rely on descriptions of identifiable client outcomes.
Every case depends on its own evidence, circumstances and applicable law. An outcome obtained in one matter cannot predict or determine what may happen in another.
Available 24/7 for Your Call
Legal issues do not always happen during business hours. Shikhman Barristers is available 24/7 to take your call, answer your initial questions, and discuss your next steps.
Legal Analysis and Public Commentary
The lawyers at Shikhman Barristers may write or speak about legislation, published court decisions, criminal procedure and broader issues within the justice system.
This work is intended to help the public understand the law. It is based on information properly available for public discussion and does not require private client information to be disclosed.
A Standard Across the Firm
Every member of Shikhman Barristers is expected to handle sensitive information in accordance with the firm’s professional obligations.
Information provided for the purpose of obtaining legal advice is treated as part of the professional relationship, not as material for public consumption.
SPEAK WITH OUR FIRM
Request a Confidential Consultation
If you are under investigation, have been arrested or are facing a criminal charge, bail hearing, trial or appeal, contact Shikhman Barristers to discuss your circumstances and understand the next step. If you have been detained or arrested, exercise your right to remain silent and ask to speak with a lawyer before answering questions about the allegation.
416-365-3151
Toll-free: 1-888-508-9178
Available 24/7
Email: info@crimlawcanada.com
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