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Nadia Chaabane is a criminal defence lawyer practicing in Toronto and in select areas of the GTA. Nadia’s practice extends to all areas of criminal law, with particular focus on youth law, weapons offences, drug and alcohol-related offences and Charter motions.
Nadia graduated from the University of Toronto with Double Honours Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy and French. She then completed her law degree at the University of Birmingham in England. Nadia then articled with prominent defence lawyer, David Bayliss, where she gained invaluable training working on many extremely serious cases such as first-degree murder.
After working as an associate for a couple of years, Nadia started her own practice in 2018. She is also a Notary Public and provides such services accordingly.
A bail hearing can be a complex proceeding. It should be done cautiously and professionally. It is also important to consider that you could be on a bail for a long time. Strict bail conditions can also last a long time, especially if you are waiting for trial. If the charges are serious and you need to be on a surety bail, we will always make sure that your conditions can be as least restrictive as possible so that you can live your life. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty.
Book a ConsultationIn most cases, people who are charged with importing have never been in trouble with the law before. The charge may come as a shock to a person traveling back to Canada. The charge is a serious one and requires a lawyer with special knowledge of this area of the law as there are certain defences that are unique to this charge. Many times there are human rights challenges, known as Charter challenges, that apply in these cases as well. Call us for your free consultation.
Book a ConsultationBeing a young adult can be difficult, stressful and confusing. The law recognizes this which is why youth charges are NOT like adult charges. For anyone under the age of 18, the governing legislation is the YCJA (Youth Criminal Justice Act). There are many useful tools to a defence lawyer tasked with youth charges that are not available to adults criminal charges. If you are a young person or have a child or youthful family member charged with a criminal offence, you are in great hands with Nadia as your lawyer as her practice centres on youth charges and she has a proven track record of incredible success in youth court. For youth charges, Nadia creates defences that are unique to each young person that she makes sure are rewarding and useful to them. She also spends time really getting to know the young person to help them and their families work through their challenges.
Book a ConsultationDrug charges can vary greatly depending on the drug and the quantity. A drug's suspected location can also attract a variety of different defences that a knowledgeable and strategic lawyer can leverage. The law in this area is also quickly evolving and you want to make sure you have a lawyer who knows how best to maneuver through it. Nadia also has specialized knowledge in the area of addictions, which may be relevant to assisting you in your particular case as the law in Canada often recognizes simple possession as a public health issue. Whether it is in a personal or commercial context, Nadia has had great success defending drug cases of all kinds.
Book a ConsultationSometimes a verbal argument can get heated and someone calls the police for help. What you don't always expect is to be charged with assault as a result. Nadia has represented clients in dozens of these types of cases and continues to litigate them regularly with great success.
Book a ConsultationNadia has represented clients in various weapons-related offences and has a special interest in firearm offences. Whether it is robbery, aggravated assault, attempted murder or murder, Nadia's training and diligent hard work has led to great outcomes for clients charged with these offences. The time it takes for these charges to go to trial can be long, and Nadia is the best kind of lawyer you want alongside you during the wait.
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