Criminal Lawyers London Ontario
Helping Good People in Bad Situations.
Charged with your first criminal offence? Criminal accusations and convictions can be devastating.
When you’re in a crisis, speaking to a lawyer is critical. It can mean the difference between freedom, or jail.
Contact us. We will answer.
Sexual Assault
A mere accusation of sexual assault can be devastating. We are skilled and experienced in defending these charges.
Domestic Violence
After a domestic allegation is made to the police, they must lay charges.
Drunk Driving
Other Charges
“Thanks, Lakin for your incredible service.
“I love the service that I received from Lakin Afolabi (Miracle man), that’s what I call him, he is easy to talk to, and he has your best interest at heart. I was looking at a conditional discharge, but with Lakin’s smooth talking and on point argument the judge gave me an absolute discharge, Lakin made some excellent points that I believe the judge looked into and helped make his final decision.”
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(Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.)
Our Criminal Defence Process
We do not believe that one size fits all. Our system of defence is tailored for you – we listen to you, strategize with you, and then defend you to get you out of the system or get you the best possible results.
We Listen to You
Different clients have different interests when they are in the justice system. Some want to clear their name completely, others want to get out of the system as quickly as possible. Others want to avoid jail at all costs. You may simply want to get back with your family.
There is no one size fits all approach to law. What is right for one client may not be right for another.
We listen to you to fully understand your specific interest and move to pursue it.
We Strategize with You
You are the only one who knows what happened and how it happened. In preparing for trial, we work with you to clarify the details.
We find out why things happened the way they did, and work hard to understand where and how we can find flaws in the case against you. Our criminal lawyers fully prepare for every contingency, even the ones that might not be anticipated.
We devise a plan based on your knowledge and experience of the facts and our knowledge and experience of the law.
We Defend You
After our plan is perfected, we play it out in the courtroom. We are fully prepared by this point and completely ready to defend you.
Receiving a successful outcome on your case can take many forms. It can mean probation instead of jail; complete or partial acquittal; or even only pleading to assault, not admitting to sexual assault allegations.
Success means getting you the best results possible – for you.
“Very pleased with the service I received from Lakin.
Had constant contact with him which made me feel much more confident with my defence. Was feeling very insecure heading into this whole process. I outlined to him what I needed regarding an outcome, and he more than surpassed my expectations.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Lakin. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone I know who finds themselves in a bind and really doesn’t know where to turn.
D. C.
“Lakin helped me with a very important situation recently, and I am truly grateful to him.
It was not a criminal matter, but it did involve my 7-year-old son. Lakin saw the urgency of the matter and helped my son and me tremendously. He was thorough and professional and came to our rescue.
A. C.
24hr Criminal Lawyers in London Ontario
The London Police lay charges 24/7. We answer the phone 24/7. When the police show up at your door, you might have a lot of questions. Do you have to let them in? Can they search your phone? What can they seize? What should you say? What do you have to tell them?
Sometimes it’s what you don’t say to the police that can result in your freedom.
Legal advice is invaluable when you have these questions. That’s why we prioritize being accessible to you. Our criminal lawyers in London Ontario will do their very best to answer your phone calls and meet with you as soon as possible.
If for some reason you cannot reach us by phone, try our live chat, sending an email, or texting us.
Criminal Defence Resources
Sexual Assault Definition
Sexual Assault Definition What is the the Definition of sexual assault in Canada? What are the Criminal Code provisions for sexual assault? Under section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person can be charged for committing a sexual assault. This section of the...
What is the Minimum Sentence for Sexual Assault in Canada?
What Kind of Sexual Assault Are You Charged With? It is important to know from the very start what kind of sexual assault you are charged with. The type of sexual assault you are charged with will change the minimum possible sentence. Some crimes are considered...
What is a Peace Bond?
Under section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person (called the complainant) can lay a peace bond against another person (called the defendant). A peace bond is a court order in the form of a signed promise that the defendant will obey certain rules for a...
What is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Rape?
The first thing to know about the difference between sexual assault and rape is that “rape” is not listed as a criminal offence in the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual assault is listed as an offence, and it is contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code. Rape What...
Statutory Rape in Canada
What is Statutory Rape? Statutory Rape in Canada is defined as any sexual contact with a person under the age of consent. This usually refers to an adults touching children for sexual purposes. What is the Age of Consent in Canada? Canada’s age of consent is 16 years...
Pleading Guilty
Guilty Plea Clients often ask me if they should enter a guilty plea. That question should be decided by the client and only the client. An accused before the court should never feel pressure or duress to enter a guilty plea. The law gives everyone a right to a...