Dec 16

Many people on the internet claim to be the ‘best bail hearing lawyer,’ but there is no such thing. A bail hearing is the first step in the criminal process, so no lawyer specializes as a bail hearing lawyer. All top-tier criminal defence lawyers are skilled and experienced bail hearing lawyers.

Why Should I Hire a Lawyer for Bail?

A poorly conducted bail hearing could have disastrous consequences for you. It could result in weeks or even months spent in jail without ever having been convicted of a criminal offence. Even if you are fortunate enough to be released from custody, your conditions could every restrictive which could lead to difficulties maintaining employment or other important aspects of your life or lead to you breaching your bail.

What Will a Bail Hearing Lawyer Do for Me?

An experienced bail hearing lawyer will maximize your chances of being released on bail, while also ensuring your conditions are not onerous. An experience bail hearing lawyer will do the following:

  • Work with your sureties to craft an appropriate release plan and prepare your sureties to testify.
  • Have discussions with the police and the Crown for your release on consent with less restrictive conditions.
  • Conduct your bail hearing if a consent cannot be agreed upon.
  • Maximize your chances of release after a contested bail hearing.

An experienced Toronto bail hearing lawyer will work with you and your family from the moment you are arrested until you are released on bail. An experienced counsel will also review your bail conditions to determine if loosening of your conditions is warranted.

Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh are well-versed bail hearing lawyers with immense experience running gun bails, gang bails, and murder bails. LZZ works with you and your family to craft a release plan which will maximize your chances of being released on bail pending your trial. Please give us a call at our 24/7 line at 416-613-8764.