Brian Ross

Partner

When Peter Edwards, author of The Encyclopedia of Canadian Organized Crime, One Dead Indian, and Deadly Silence: Canadian Mafia, recounted Mr. Ross’s “often-vigorous cross-examination” of a key witness in a first-degree murder trial – he could not have known the work that went into its preparation.  He could not have known that the preparation began long ago.  And that it had never stopped.  It never does.  Never.  Not in that case.  Not in any case.

Mr. Ross believes that every client deserves excellent representation from a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, a lawyer who understands the effect that your charge is having on you, and who is prepared to provide the special attention that each case merits.  And to put it bluntly, Mr. Ross believes that you’re looking for a lawyer who will: (a) put in the work, and (b) let you know what’s going on.  If this sounds like something you’re looking for, you’ve found your lawyer.  With a reputation for being affable and easy to reach, you can take comfort Mr. Ross will ensure that you understand the status of your case as developments happen.

Initially trained and seasoned by legal giants Jack Pinkofsky and James Lockyer, Mr. Ross advanced to become a partner at Pinkofskys, Canada’s (then) largest criminal defence law firm.  After several successful years there, he proudly co-founded this firm with top Pinkofskys’ lawyers – Reid Rusonik, Liam O’Connor, and others.  His passion for trial work, though, started earlier. After graduating with an Honours Degree in Psychology, and authoring several journal publications in this area, Mr. Ross attended the venerable Osgoode Hall Law School. He immediately established himself there in the area of criminal law by becoming a Criminal Division Leader at the Community and Legal Aid Services Program where even as a student, he regularly represented clients in criminal trials.  While at law school, he was also a member of the Innocence Project, a criminal program that investigates and represents persons claiming to be wrongfully convicted, and worked extensively on the brief in support of the Grant of Executive Clemency for Leonard Peltier.  Even before graduating high school, Mr. Ross worked part-time at a criminal defence law firm and would watch all the trials he possibly could, whenever he could.

Mr. Ross is devoted to defending the civil liberties of those accused of all criminal offences and will work unwaveringly to preserve the rights given to every one of us under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He has represented, and continues to represent, people charged with all types of criminal offences and routinely appears in trial courts throughout Ontario (and elsewhere) in high publicity, high stakes, cases.  While he’s made television appearances, presented at legal conferences, and led seminars on the newest legal developments in criminal law – it is fighting for a client in serious need of help that motivates him to never stop preparing a case. Never. Not in any case.  Not in your case.

Email Mr. Ross at ross@criminaltriallawyers.ca or call him at (416) 658-5855.  If you are interested in reviewing more information about Mr. Ross and the cases he defends, please visit his website at www.brianrosslaw.com.

Savreet

Savreet Chuckal

Associate

Savreet Chuckal uses her experience from both sides to see every angle of a case. Her previous courtroom experience as an Assistant Crown Attorney has given her the insight and experience to pinpoint issues and examine witnesses. As a defence lawyer, Savreet routinely represents clients at both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.

Savreet received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Windsor. What makes her skillset truly unique though, is her education before that. Savreet completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating with Honours in Psychology and Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph. This has provided her with additional insight into the criminal justice system, as well as the case itself. And something else - compassion. Savreet knows that those charged with criminal offences are in a difficult situation and she ensures her clients know what is happening at all stages of the case.

Wanting to be inside the courtroom, Savreet worked as an associate defence lawyer at a high-volume and fast-paced criminal defence firm in Toronto where she accumulated considerable court experience in a short period of time. Now she works as an associate with Brian Ross at Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP. They work on a wide range of cases together and have successfully represented clients charged with serious offences including sexual assault and first-degree murder. Savreet also has her own successes and represents people charged with all manner of criminal offences.

Whether it be a bail hearing or a jury trial, Savreet has seen it (and done it) from both the side of the prosecution and the side of the defence. The combination of all these things is what gives Savreet her success.