Our Lawyers – Criminal Trial Lawyers

Elizabeth (Lisa) Bristow

Partner

Elizabeth Bristow—known to absolutely everyone as ‘Lisa’—pretty much dedicated her entire life to becoming a criminal lawyer, culminating in her becoming a partner in the largest criminal defence firm in Canada, Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP, a decade ago.

Christian Davies

Partner

Anthony Robbins

Partner

Mr. Robbins was educated in London England.

Adam P. Newman

Partner

Mr. Adam P. Newman has been a proud partner at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross, & Angelini, LLP since 2021.

Reid Rusonik

Partner

Mr. Rusonik is Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, Gorham & Angelini, LLP's Managing Partner.

Jeff Hershberg

Partner

Jeff Hershberg received a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from York University and then his Law Degree from the University of Windsor.

Brian Ross

Partner

Brian Ross believes that every case deserves excellent representation from a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defence lawyer, a lawyer who understands the effect that your charge is having on you, and who is willing to provide the special attention that each case merits.

Sayed Hafizi

Partner

Sayed Hafizi represents individuals charged with criminal and quasi-criminal offences and appears in every level of the criminal and quasi-criminal courts.

Cheryl Brunet

Partner

Amanda Warth

Partner

Amanda Warth is a partner at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross, and Angelini, LLP.

Jo-Anne Schneeweiss

Associate

Jo-Anne Schneeweiss graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1993, and a Law Degree from McGill University in 1996.

Cavan Maiolo

Partner

Cavan Maiolo is a criminal defence lawyer who represents clients across southern Ontario.

Monte McGregor

Partner

Monte MacGregor has worked in criminal law for over twenty years.

Douglas Holt

Partner

Trial by fire.
That is how Douglas Holt learned to be the successful trial lawyer that he is

Mahvash Mirza

Partner

Forensic evidence has become an integral part of many criminal cases and Mahvash Mirza’s educational background in science before going to law school has made her ideally suited to deal with it.

Ehsan Ghebrai

Partner

Ehsan Ghebrai is a partner at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross, and Angelini,LLP.

Simona Petti

Partner

Simona completed her articles at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini, LLP before returning to the firm as a partner.

Nabeel Sheiban

Partner

Nabeel Sheiban is exclusively a criminal defence lawyer.

Noah Robbins

Partner

Passionate and dedicated criminal lawyer. Strategic legal expertise and unwavering commitment to justice, I bring a wealth of experience to navigating the complexities of criminal law.

Tyler MacDonald

Partner

People who hold the view that the role of defence lawyers is simply to help the guilty escape justice are very lucky.

Andrew Domacina

Partner

Andrew Domacina is a fierce advocate for his client’s rights and freedoms.

Kevin Kaczmara

Partner

Kevin Kaczmara’s legal practice is dedicated to criminal defence. He is a partner at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini, LLP, which is Canada’s largest criminal defence law firm.

Katie Scott

Partner

Katie Scott is a dedicated and experienced lawyer with over 20 years of criminal law practice.

Rafik Kodsy

Partner

Rafik earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Western Ontario. Prior to attending Western Law, Rafik completed his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at York University with a major in Criminology.

Liam O'Connor

Partner

Liam C. O'Connor was called to the Bar in 1995 after completing his Law Degree at the University of Windsor in 1993.

Royland Moriah

Partner

For the past 18 years, Mr. Moriah has been committed to protecting the rights of those marginalized by society.

Christian Angelini

Partner

Mr. Angelini is a criminal defence lawyer practicing in Toronto, the GTA, and throughout Ontario.

Morrie Luft

Partner

Morrie Luft is revered by his partners at Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross, & Angelini, LLP, for his willingness to take on the most difficult cases and defend them tirelessly and fearlessly.

John Filiberto

Partner

John Filiberto B.A. (Spec. Hons.), J.D.
Barrister & Solicitor

David Robinson

Partner

David entered law school with a strong desire to practice criminal law.

Daniel Varilone

Partner

Daniel graduated from the University of Surrey in England with a degree in Law and Spanish Law.

Sohana Chowdhury

Partner

Sohana Chowdhury graduated in law from the University of London and was called by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn as a barrister in England.