Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Jonathan Pyzer is committed to defending the rights of individuals charged under the criminal justice system. He is known for his legal acumen, meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy in complex cases.

Jonathan Pyzer is a seasoned criminal defence lawyer based in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 24 years of experience defending people just like you – individuals who found themselves charged by police or under investigation and didn’t know where to turn.

Being arrested and charged with a crime can shake you to your core. In a matter of hours your sense of safety, your reputation, your job, your relationships, and even your future plans can feel suddenly at risk. The uncertainty is overwhelming – thoughts race about what might happen next, and every step in the legal process can seem confusing and intimidating.

If you or someone you care about is in this situation, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face the justice system on your own.

Jonathan Pyzer and the team at Pyzer Criminal Lawyers work to see that clients receive fair treatment and a robust defence. Jonathan prepares meticulously and thoroughly examines the evidence to understand the challenges ahead and the assertions being made.

If you’re facing criminal charges in the GTA and searching for a trusted criminal defence lawyer, acting quickly is important. The earlier an experienced criminal lawyer can intervene and review your case, the sooner they can begin protecting your rights.

Jonathan offers free consultations and invites you to contact him 24/7.

Why a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Matters in the First 48 Hours

What happens immediately after an arrest often shapes the rest of a file.

Bail is usually the first contested step, and the conditions imposed can affect where you live, whether you can work, and who you’re permitted to contact – sometimes for many months. Statements made to police before counsel is retained become part of the record. Disclosure needs to be requested, reviewed and, where necessary, challenged.

Reaching a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer before those steps are taken, rather than after, is why Jonathan makes himself available around the clock.

An Experienced Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer on Your Side

Over more than two decades, Jonathan Pyzer has defended clients across the full range of Criminal Code and drug charges, in matters from summary offences through to the most serious indictable allegations.

Every case is different and outcomes depend on the specific facts and evidence.

Mr. Pyzer defends charges including:

• Bail
• Simple Assault
• Domestic Assault/Violence
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Aggravated Assault
• Assault with a Weapon
• Armed Robbery / Robbery
• Arson
• Criminal Negligence
• Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
• Forcible Confinement / Kidnapping
• Criminal Harassment / Uttering Threats
• Sexual Assault and All Other Sexual Offences
• Murder / Attempted Murder / Manslaughter
• Impaired Driving (DUI Alcohol / Drugs)
• Driving Over 80mgs
• Refusing a Breath Sample
• Dangerous Driving
• Failure to Remain (Hit and Run)
• All Drug Charges
• All Weapon Charges
• Mischief
• Theft / Fraud / Financial Crimes
• Obstructing a Peace Officer
• Young Offenders

Jonathan and the team of lawyers at Pyzer Criminal Lawyers provide every client with a complete, strategic and determined defence.

Practical Access for Clients

Pyzer Criminal Lawyers offers interpreters, payment plans, credit card payment, and flat rate or block fee arrangements, so clients can plan around cost and language when arranging representation with a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer

Education

• LL.B., University of Western Ontario
• B.A., McGill University

Professional Memberships

• The Law Society of Ontario
• Toronto Criminal Lawyers Association
• Ontario Criminal Lawyers Association

A Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Defending the Presumption of Innocence

Behind every case are real people whose lives have been disrupted.

As your defence lawyer, Jonathan’s job is to protect your rights and freedoms, and this begins with the foundational principle of our justice system – you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Crown carries the burden of proof, and it is their responsibility, not yours, to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Jonathan Pyzer and his firm work relentlessly to protect that presumption, your other legal rights, your reputation and your freedom. Don’t face this alone.

Contact a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer 24/7

Free consultation. Jonathan can be reached at 416-658-1818 or by email at jp@torontodefencelawyers.com. Alternatively, scroll down and submit the contact form that goes right to his inbox.

Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Jonathan Pyzer is committed to defending the rights of individuals charged under the criminal justice system. He is known for his legal acumen, meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy in complex cases. Jonathan Pyzer is a seasoned criminal defence lawyer based in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 24 years of experience defending […]