About
Glass Gavel Law is owned and operated by Larissa Kushwara, a licensed paralegal passionate with providing affordable legal representation to individuals charged with criminal offences who do not qualify for governmental Legal Aid. Your case will be approached with meticulous diligence to provide you with a proper assessment of your case and keep you informed of all available defences.
Why Choose Glass Gavel Law?
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario
Glass Gavel Professional Corporation is owned and operated by Larissa Kushwara, a licensed paralegal and Notary Public in Ontario. Similar to lawyers, paralegals are regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and are required to be educated by an accredited paralegal program and pass a rigorous licensing exam before providing legal services.
Affordable Legal Services
Are you looking for effective legal representation but cannot afford a lawyer? Are you criminally charged but do not qualify for legal aid? Hiring a paralegal can provide you the access to justice you require. Paralegal fees are typically much more cost-efficient then that of a lawyer. At Glass Gavel Law, you are not a number or a pay check. Affordable flat fees and payment plans are offered.
Experienced and Networked
When choosing legal representation, it is important to hire someone who has experience working with your type of legal matter and can provide knowledgeable advice. Larissa Kushwara has represented clients facing a variety of criminal charges within courtrooms all across Ontario. She has handled a multitude of legal issues and possesses an expansive network with other experienced lawyers within the Greater Toronto and Muskoka area.
Empathetic and Passionate Advocacy
Glass Gavel Law strives to provide passionate advocacy regardless of your legal matter at a reasonable fee. Larissa takes the time to understand your case, answer your questions, and put forward the best possible legal argument for your case. Let Glass Gavel Law put your mind at ease.
Practice Areas
Assault
Glass Gavel Law will assess your case and explore any possible defences such as consent, identity, or self-defence. We will challenge the credibility of the complainant and explore favourable resolution options which could avoid a criminal record.
Bail
Bail is arguably the most important part of the criminal charge process. Glass Gavel Law will work with you to secure sureties and negotiate a bail plan with the least onerous conditions as possible.
Breach of Court Order
Failing to Comply with a court order is considered a serious offence by the courts. Glass Gavel Law will assess your case and explore any available defences.
Break and Enter
Glass Gavel Law can assist you when charged with breaking and entering into a place other than a dwelling house.
Cannabis and Drugs
Glass Gavel Law can assist with possession charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. We will ensure your rights were not breached by the police in the investigation and raise any issue of knowledge and control.
Currency and Financial Offences
Financial offences under the Criminal Code include charging an illegal interest rate, manufacturing or selling counterfeit coins, or defacing currency.
Driving Offences
Certain driving offences constitute an offence under the Criminal Code such as Impaired Driving, Dangerous Operation, and Operation while Prohibited. Glass Gavel Law will analyze all available defences and resolutions to avoid a criminal record and minimize any driving suspension.
Environmental Offences
Environmental offences include charges under the Environmental Protection Act and come with potentially hefty fines. Glass Gavel Law will analyze the evidence against you and explore all available defences, including due diligence.
Firearm Offences
Common firearm offences include Careless Use of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession, and carrying concealed weapon. Glass Gavel Law will assess the validity of any search warrant conducted in the investigation and analyze the defences available to you based on the gravity of the offence.
Fraud and Forgery
Fraud Investigations typically involve lengthy and complex financial records. Glass Gavel Law will assess the validity of production orders, search for any weaknesses in the evidence, and attempt to secure a resolution to help you avoid a criminal record.
Gambling Offences
Gambling offences under the Criminal Code include participating in lottery schemes, engaging in prize fights, and permitting an illegal gaming or betting house.
Criminal Harassment
Criminal harassment involves repeated, unwanted communication. Glass Gavel Law will assess the credibility of the complainant’s statement and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case to position the best possible. defence.
Hunting and Fishing Offences
Glass Gavel Law can help you fight charges received under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Criminal Mischief
Glass Gavel Law will explore all possible defences in an attempt to avoid a criminal record.
Sexual Offences
There are a variety of sexual offences under the Criminal Code in which Glass Gavel Law can assist you with, including charges of Indecent Act or Voyeurism.
Snowmobile and ATV Offences
Similar to traffic tickets, Glass Gavel Law can help you fight tickets received under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act or Off Road Vehicles Act.
Theft
Theft Under $5k is a common offence. Glass Gavel Law has a proven track record in assisting individuals in securing a favourable outcome and avoiding a criminal record.
Traffic Tickets
Glass Gavel Law can help you fight tickets received under the Highway Traffic Act or Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
Uttering Threats
It is a criminal offence to utter threats against a person or their property. Glass Gavel Law has a proven track record in helping individuals avoid a criminal record charged with this offence.
Provincial Offence Appeals
There is a limitation period involved with filing an appeal of a conviction under the Provincial Offences Act. Glass Gavel Law will ensure this limitation is met and the grounds for appeal are correctly identified.
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Serving Clients All Across Ontario
Glass Gavel Law serves clients all across Ontario. Click on the link above to find a list of the areas we serve or contact us today for a free 30min. consultation!
- Orillia
- Brampton
- Blind River
- North Bay
- Toronto
- Hamilton
- Elliot Lake
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Espanola
- Wikwemikong
- Sturgeon Falls
- Parry Sound
- Lindsay
- Peterborough
- Bancroft
- Bracebridge
- Barrie
- Gore Bay
- Collingwood
- Brantford
- Minden
- Newmarket
- Oshawa
- Sudbury
- Sundridge
- Oshawa, ON, Canada
- Burlington, ON, Canada
- Orangeville, ON, Canada
- Owen Sound, ON, Canada