Adam Goodman, Barrister & Solicitor, is a Toronto Criminal Lawyer practicing throughout the Greater Toronto Area with offices in North York and downtown Toronto. The practice was established in 2008 following Adam’s call to the bar. Adam prides himself on open communication and strongly believes in consulting with his clients during all stages of their legal matter.
The head office is located at 5000 Yonge Street, beside Mel Lastman Square and a two-minute walk from North York Centre subway station. The downtown office is located at First Canadian Place at 100 King Street West. Adam regularly meets with clients at times that work for their busy schedules and will happily arrange for an evening or weekend appointment. Various forms of payment are accepted including debit and credit cards. Payment plans can be arranged. Adam will accept legal aid certificates in certain circumstances for those who qualify. Consultations are free for criminal matters and modest for other types of matters.
Much of Adam’s practice is focused on criminal law matters. Adam is pleased to assist those charged with drug offences, assault, uttering threats, fraud, weapons offences, theft and shoplifting, customs and smuggling offences, as well as many other criminal and regulatory offences. Adam is also available to assist with bail hearings and takes on a full-service approach to help secure the release of persons in custody . Adam sees himself as a trial lawyer and firmly believes that, where warranted, cases should be taken to trial. In November, 2010, Adam secured a successful result in a four-week jury trial in Oshawa, Ontario, pertaining to a client charged with a home invasion robbery.
Besides appearing in criminal court, Adam's practice includes assisting clients before administrative boards and tribunals. Adam has represented clients at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario as well as at school board expulsion hearings commenced under the Education Act. Adam is prepared to assist with similar matters as well as university and professional disciplinary proceedings. Adam can also deal with simple business law matters, powers of attorney, and offers a reasonably priced notary public service.