Durham Region
Pickering & Ajax Lawyers: Criminal Defence, Wills, Immigration and Real Estate
We act for clients in Pickering and Ajax by phone and video, and you can meet us in person by appointment at our North York or downtown Toronto office. We don't have an office in Durham Region.
Pickering and Ajax are in Durham Region and are policed by the Durham Regional Police Service. We help families there with criminal charges, wills and powers of attorney, immigration applications and home purchases and sales. For more on serving the rest of Durham, see our Durham Region page.
How We Help Pickering & Ajax Clients
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal · Stunt driving and careless driving · Assault and domestic assault
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Pickering and Ajax Clients
Wills and mirror wills · Islamic wills · Continuing power of attorney for property
Immigration Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax Families
Spousal and family sponsorship · Parent and grandparent super visas · Visitor visa refusals
Real Estate Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax
Home purchases and sales · Mortgage refinancing · Adding or removing an owner on title
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax
Criminal charges laid by the Durham Regional Police Service are generally dealt with at the Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse at 150 Bond Street East in Oshawa. Your release document tells you how and where to attend, and many early appearances can be handled remotely where the court allows. Many local charges begin on Highway 401, Highway 407 or Highway 412, such as impaired driving, over 80, refusal and stunt driving.
If you are charged in Durham, keep your release conditions and court dates, since breaching conditions or missing court can lead to further charges. We review the disclosure, check the grounds for the traffic stop or arrest, and advise on withdrawal, diversion, resolution or trial.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal
- Stunt driving and careless driving
- Assault and domestic assault
- Theft, shoplifting and fraud
- Drug and weapons offences
- Bail hearings and bail variations
- Youth criminal charges
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Pickering and Ajax Clients
Many Pickering and Ajax households are young families who commute and have just bought a first home. A will naming a guardian for your children, and powers of attorney for property and personal care, are the documents we prepare most often. You can complete the process from home by phone and video.
For a Pickering or Ajax couple, the usual starting points are guardians for the children, an estate trustee, and who can step in under a power of attorney if one of you is ill. We prepare mirror wills for couples and Islamic wills where families want the Islamic shares followed. A simple will with both powers of attorney is $1,000 to $1,500 plus HST and disbursements.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills
- Islamic wills
- Continuing power of attorney for property
- Power of attorney for personal care
- Wills for newcomers with family or property abroad
Immigration Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax Families
We help Pickering and Ajax families with sponsorship, study and work permits, permanent residence and refused applications, and with advice when a student or newcomer is charged with an offence.
For Pickering and Ajax students and families, timing is the main risk. Permit expiry dates, program deadlines and the deadline in an IRCC letter drive our advice. If a charge is involved, we consider the immigration consequences before you decide how to resolve it.
Explore our immigration servicesWe help with:
- Spousal and family sponsorship
- Parent and grandparent super visas
- Visitor visa refusals
- Study and work permits
- Permanent residence
- Procedural fairness letters and refusals
- Criminal and medical inadmissibility
Real Estate Lawyer for Pickering and Ajax
We act on purchases, sales and refinances in Pickering and Ajax, from Pickering Village and Bay Ridges to Ajax's waterfront and Northeast Ajax. These cities are outside Toronto, so Toronto's municipal land transfer tax does not apply, but Ontario's land transfer tax does. We explain the closing costs, review the agreement and handle closing.
See our real estate servicesWe help with:
- Home purchases and sales
- Mortgage refinancing
- Adding or removing an owner on title
- Condo purchases
- Pre-construction assignments
Durham charges are heard in Oshawa
Criminal matters from Pickering, Ajax and the rest of Durham are generally dealt with at 150 Bond Street East in Oshawa. We review disclosure by phone or video and appear at court dates where that is allowed.
Meet by video, sign from home
Wills and powers of attorney can often be signed by video, as Ontario allows if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time.
Why Pickering & Ajax Clients Choose Our Law Services
By phone and video
Meet from home and skip the commute.
Criminal and immigration together
If a charge could affect your status, we look at both from the start.
Your language
We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Plain-language advice
Clear explanations, and fees confirmed in writing before we start.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
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Call or book online
Reach us at (289) 652-0529 or through our contact form. We respond promptly, and urgent matters such as arrests and IRCC deadlines get priority.
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Consultation
We listen to your situation, review any documents, and explain your options, risks and likely costs in plain language.
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Clear plan & fees
If you retain us, you get a written plan and fee arrangement before work begins, so there are no surprises.
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We handle it
We prepare the filings, deal with the court, IRCC, lenders or the other side, and keep you updated until your matter is complete.
Our Offices
Our Law Services – North York
77 Finch Avenue East, Unit #807, North York, ON M2N 6H8
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsOur Law Services – Toronto (Downtown)
52 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 4A6
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsWe serve Pickering and Ajax by phone and video. Our nearest offices are in North York and downtown Toronto. Meetings are by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Pickering & Ajax
- Pickering Village
- Bay Ridges
- Liverpool
- Amberlea
- Dunbarton
- Rouge Park
- Ajax Waterfront
- Northeast Ajax
- Pickering Beach
- Westney Heights
- Salem
- Brock Ridge
Frequently Asked Questions – Pickering & Ajax
Do you have an office in Pickering or Ajax?
No. We serve Pickering and Ajax clients by phone and video. If you want to meet in person, our nearest offices are 77 Finch Avenue East, Unit #807, North York, and 52 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, by appointment. Call (289) 652-0529.
Where are Pickering and Ajax criminal charges heard?
Charges laid by the Durham Regional Police Service are generally dealt with at 150 Bond Street East in Oshawa. Your release document tells you how and where to attend.
Does Toronto's land transfer tax apply in Pickering or Ajax?
No. Toronto's municipal land transfer tax applies only to properties in the City of Toronto. Ontario's land transfer tax applies across the province.
Can I sign my will by video?
In many cases yes, if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time.
Do you handle probate?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney but do not offer probate or estate administration.
Do you offer a free consultation?
We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for criminal and immigration matters. Call (289) 652-0529.
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws and government programs change, so contact us for advice about your situation. Read our full disclaimer.
Legal Guides for Pickering & Ajax Residents
90-Day Licence Suspension After a DUI Charge in Ontario
Before any court date, Ontario drivers charged with certain impaired driving offences face an immediate 90-day licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.
Do You Have to Answer Police Questions in Ontario?
In general you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer. But some situations, such as a roadside demand, are different. Here is what Canadian law says in plain language.
Bail Hearing in Ontario: What Happens in the First 24 Hours
After an arrest in Ontario, police must release the person or bring them before a justice within 24 hours. Here is what happens, step by step, and how families can help.
Record Suspension (Pardon) in Canada: Waiting Periods and Eligibility
A record suspension, formerly called a pardon, sets aside a criminal record from public view. Here is who can apply, how long you must wait, and what it does not do.
Can the Victim Drop Assault or Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario?
Many people charged with assault, or whose partner is charged, ask whether the complainant can simply drop the charge. In Ontario the answer is no. Here is who decides and what to do instead.
What Happens If You Miss a Court Date in Ontario?
Missing a criminal court date can lead to a warrant and a new charge. The good news is that it can often be dealt with, but not by waiting.
Talk to a Lawyer About Your Pickering & Ajax Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
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