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Brampton Criminal Lawyer

For more than approximately twenty years Ms. Johal has been trusted by her clients to represent them on a wide array of criminal matters. She is experienced in all areas of criminal law and has appeared at every level of court in Ontario. She regularly provides advice and conducts a wide range of criminal matters: domestic assault, driving offences (impaired, 80 and over, refusal to provide a breath sample), drug possession and trafficking charges, robbery, fraud, sexual assault and firearms related offences. She has a passion for representing youth charged with offences contrary to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Ms. Johal regularly represents individuals who have never had any previous dealings with the criminal justice system. She recognizes what an overwhelming experience this can be for her clients and strives to guide them through the process and provides exceptional, personalized service. When you hire Ms. Johal your case will not be assigned exclusively to a junior lawyer. Ms. Johal will personally work toward achieving the best possible result for your case.

Beyond Just A Criminal Lawyer

Beyond just a criminal lawyer Ms. Johal is devoted to continuing legal education. She is often called upon to speak at professional development courses at various organizations including the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Criminal Lawyers Association, and the National Judicial Institute. She is an instructor at Osgoode Hall Law school’s Trial Advocacy course. She is the Vice President of the Criminal Lawyer’s Association. She is regularly asked to provide her analysis for media outlets including the CBC, the Agenda with Steve Paiken, CTV, Global News, and other news outlets.

Do You Require Legal Representation?

Call Criminal Lawyer, Michelle Johal.

(416) 824-3584

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Michelle Johal’s cases have been reported on in top Toronto media publications such as the Toronto Star and the Toronto Sun. She is contacted regularly to offer her legal opinion to the CBC and Brampton Guardian media publications on current events and criminal driving offences.  She was recently invited to speak on the subject of RCMP overreach by the CBC. To watch the video, please click here:

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Michelle Johal has over 20 years of experience practicing criminal law in Brampton, Ontario. If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, she offers a initial consultation to review your case.

During the consultation, Michelle and her team will:

  • Review the allegations against you
  • Help you understand your situation
  • Discuss your legal options and discussion about legal fees.

To schedule a consultation, complete the form below or call directly.

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