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THOMAS J. SHONIKER

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Knowledgeable, Experienced, Respected.

 

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B.A., LL.B. Barrister, Criminal Trial Counsel

 

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  • SERVICE AREA: Orillia, Bracebridge, Barrie, and Simcoe County.                                                                    

  • FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION - If charged with a criminal offence- the initial consultation is always FREE OF CHARGE.

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  • YOUNG OFFENDER CONSULTATION-  ALL preliminary services for clients between 12-17 years charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act will ALWAYS BE FREE OF CHARGE.                       

  • LEGAL AID ACCEPTED - Shoniker Law ACCEPTS Legal Aid for clients between 12-17 years of age.

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Free Consultation Call:  

705-326-2600 Barrie/Orillia/Bracebridge 

Judge and Gavel

Experts in CRIMINAL DEFENCE throughout Simcoe County for the past 30 years. 

Tom Shoniker, and his team at Shoniker Law, have defended the rights of their clients in criminal courts throughout Toronto, Simcoe County, and southern Ontario since 1987. A fierce and determined advocate, Tom has successfully won acquittals for clients charged with all types of criminal offences including theft, property offences, breaches of court orders, impaired/over .80, drug and narcotics offences, firearms offences, assault, sexual assault, and homicide. His formidable reputation as both a determined trial counsel and a skilled negotiator has led to thousands of charges being withdrawn against his clients. Tom takes great pride in representing clients from all walks of life. It makes no difference whether the matter is privately retained, or Legal Aid assisted once Shoniker Law has taken the case, commitment to the needs of the client is 100%. Always prepared and ready to assist, Tom and his team look forward to applying their expertise and experience to your case. Call to get the legal advice that you need, and the representation that you deserve.

Services

Areas of Practice

RANGE OF OFFENCES

Shoniker Law has over 30 years of experience and expertise in defending Adult and Young Offenders on all Criminal Code matters including but not limited to:

  • Theft, Property Offences, Public Mischief, Breaches of Court Orders, Fraud

  • Impaired and Over 80, Drug and Narcotics Offences

  • Weapons and Firearms Offences

  • Assault, Sexual Assault, Homicide

YOUNG OFFENDERS

          The team at Shoniker Law are experts in defending and counselling youths, and their parents, through the complicated processes involved in the Youth Criminal Justice system. ALL preliminary meetings, consultations, and court appearances involving children and youth ages 12 – 17 years are FREE OF CHARGE. The team at Shoniker Law is there to help.

FEES

All criminal cases are different, as are all of our clients. At Shoniker Law we will assess the nature of the prosecution and the factors involved. We will then work out a payment plan that fits the needs and financial circumstances of each individual client. The team at Shoniker Law works both with and for our clients.

About Us

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Tom Shoniker first pursued his interest in Criminal Justice with the study of Criminology at the University of Toronto. Upon graduation in 1982, Tom then went on to study law at the University of Ottawa. He graduated in 1985 and was called to the bar of the Province of Ontario in 1987. Throughout a career that has spanned over 30 years working in Criminal Justice, Tom has held positions with both Legal Aid Ontario and the Ministry of the Attorney General. He has also held the position of Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgian College, has guest lectured at the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto, and has written and lectured at continuing professional development programs with the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, and Legal Aid Ontario. Acknowledged as senior trial counsel, Tom is a proud member of the Ontario Criminal Lawyers Association and the Law Society of Ontario. Tom is presently in private defence practice advocating for his clients in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Ontario. . 

Locations

Call or Email for Free Consultation

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Phone:    705-326-2600  

Orillia/Barrie/Bracebridge Office

        36 Andrew Street South, Orillia, ON 

Toronto Office

      #8B- 1921 Eglinton Ave. East, Scarborough, ON

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    shonikerlaw@gmail.com

 

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