A criminal defence practice.
Built on disciplined courtroom work and clear client communication.
Aaron M. Spektor is a criminal defence lawyer with 30 years of experience defending individuals charged with criminal offences across Toronto and Ontario. Fluent in both English and Russian.
Legally reviewed by Aaron M. Spektor, Barrister & Solicitor (LSO #51731A) · Editorial policy
- 30 yearsCriminal defence practice in Ontario
- Called 1997Bar of Ontario
- LSO #51731AVerify on the LSO directory
- All courtsThrough the Court of Appeal for Ontario
- 24/7Personal intake · (416) 599-1900
Who is Aaron M. Spektor?
Aaron M. Spektor is a Toronto criminal defence lawyer with 30 years of experience. Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1997 (Law Society of Ontario #51731A), he defends impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offence, drug, weapons and fraud charges across the GTA, appears at every level of Ontario court through the Court of Appeal, and handles each file personally from his North York office.
Answer by Aaron M. Spektor, criminal defence lawyer · LSO #51731A · called to the Bar of Ontario in 1997
- Licence
- Law Society of Ontario #51731A
- Called
- Bar of Ontario, 1997 · 30 years in practice
- Office
- Suite 305, 1000 Finch Ave W, Toronto (North York)
- Intake
- 24/7, answered personally · (416) 599-1900
Three decades of criminal defence in Ontario.
Aaron M. Spektor is a criminal defence lawyer with 30 years of experience providing skilled, professional, and aggressive defence for individuals facing criminal and quasi-criminal charges throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. Since being called to the bar in 1997 he has appeared virtually every day in the Ontario criminal courts — in Toronto (now the Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury Street and the Toronto Region Bail Centre), and throughout York, Peel, Durham and Halton — as well as before regulatory tribunals.
Aaron is, in the plainest terms, a criminal defence lawyer for the full range of charges: from impaired driving and DUI, assault and domestic assault to complex matters such as fraud, drug offences, arson and sexual offence prosecutions. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1997, he is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, and has built his reputation on tenacious advocacy, Charter-based defence, and meticulous preparation — with documented results before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Every file is handled by Aaron personally — there is no junior-associate hand-off. He is fluent in English and Russian, answers intake calls himself, including after hours and on weekends, and is known for clear communication and an unwavering commitment to the best possible outcome for every client. To discuss a matter with him directly, request a confidential consultation or call (416) 599-1900.
Bar & Admissions
- Law Society of OntarioCalled to the Bar, 1997 · LSO #51731A
- All levels of Ontario courtIncluding the Court of Appeal for Ontario
- Ontario Court of JusticeDaily appearances since admission
- Defence against Criminal Code prosecutionsEvery charge category
Practice Focus
- Criminal Code prosecutions of every charge category
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Act matters
- Youth Criminal Justice Act representation
- Regulatory hearings
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Criminal Lawyers' Association
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
- Toronto Lawyers Association
- The Advocates' Society
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Four principles. No exceptions.
Aggressive Defence.
Strategic, forceful advocacy designed to challenge the prosecution at every stage — disclosure, motions, negotiation, and trial.
Skilled & Experienced.
Decades of courtroom experience across Ontario, from first-appearance bail through to indictable trials in the Ontario Court of Justice.
Professional & Client-Focused.
Clear communication, honest guidance, and meticulous preparation. Clients are kept informed and their questions are answered directly.
Service Across Ontario.
Representing clients throughout the GTA, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, and Southern Ontario — wherever the file requires attendance.
A practice built one file at a time.
- 1997
Called to the Ontario Bar
Admitted as a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (now the Law Society of Ontario), beginning a criminal defence practice in the Greater Toronto Area.
- 2003
Established at 1000 Finch Ave. W.
Moved the practice to its current home at Suite 305, 1000 Finch Avenue West — minutes from the North York courthouse and accessible from across the GTA.
- 2010s
Personal service on every file
Built a reputation for tenacious advocacy across all charge categories — impaired driving, assault, sexual offences, drug offences, weapons, fraud, and arson — with every file handled personally.
- 2020s
Charter-led defence strategy
Continued to develop a practice grounded in Charter analysis, disclosure rigor, and the careful pre-trial work that has resolved many files without a trial — and won the ones that needed one.
- Today
30 years of criminal defence
Three decades of courtroom experience, with a steady client base built largely on referrals from former clients, family lawyers, and other counsel.
Considering counsel?
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