If you have been arrested for a crime or you have been contacted by police about an alleged offence, you need to know what your rights are and how to assert them. Given that these events can have a significant and lasting impact on your life, it is common to feel frightened and confused by the process.
Tell your side of the story. You do not have to stand alone against the criminal justice system and put your future to chance. At Engel & Associates, lawyers Bruce Engel, Elena Davies and Kevin Weinstein have represented individuals and businesses charged with hundreds of different offences throughout Ontario.
Tell your side of the story. You do not have to stand alone against the criminal justice system and put your future to chance. At Engel & Associates, lawyers Bruce Engel, Elena Davies and Kevin Weinstein have represented individuals and businesses charged with hundreds of different offences throughout Ontario.
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If you have been arrested for a criminal offence in Ontario, talk with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your rights. We provide defence for charges that range from impaired driving and dangerous driving to violent crimes, drug crimes and theft. What's new with the laws on adducing prior sexual activity and complainant's records as evidence?.
At Engel & Associates, we understand that when someone is calling our office, they are usually faced with a challenging situation. An arrest not only brings fear and confusion, but it can also come with tough consequences. Our lawyers are not here to judge you. We are here to put you at ease and guide you through the process as smoothly as possible.
At the law firm of Engel & Associates, our lawyers are prepared to represent you and your rights after an arrest or after you have been contacted by police in Ottawa or anywhere in Ontario. We devote our experience to defending individuals and businesses who need their rights protected after being charged with a wide range of criminal offences.
Since 1991, Bruce Engel has been dedicated to defending his clients' rights in criminal court. Engel thrives on the challenge of defending his clients' rights no matter what the criminal charge. Throughout Mr. Engel's years of experience, he has built an enviable reputation among the Crowns and judges for his tenacity, detailed knowledge of the law, and fair-dealing.
Kevin Weinstein is an associate at Engel & Associates practicing criminal and quasi-criminal litigation. He represents clients charged with a wide range of offences throughout Eastern Ontario. Throughout law school, Kevin focused his studies on criminal law and developed a particular interest in wrongful convictions.
Reviews (9)
Connor Steele
Aug 29, 2021
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I highly recommend choosing Bruce as a lawyer. I had an outstanding experience working with him. He was attentive, kind, and dilligent. The thing I appreciated the most from Bruce was his calls to check-in on me, as I was highly anxious throughout the duration of my problem, and had made a couple frantic calls to him in which he eased my nerves within minutes. Again, never hesitate to reach out to Bruce. Thanks again to him and his amazing team!
Patricia-Ann Que
Apr 13, 2021
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I'm very thankful that I worked with Bruce.
He is not only experienced and knowledgeable about the law but he empathizes without compromising the facts. He will present all possible options for your case and guide you through to make the right decision. I appreciate very much that he is responsive including over weekends and after work hours. As many have said, he is upfront and yet kind and reassuring that he will do his best to complete or close the case. I highly recommend his firm and would not even think twice. For your freedom, you want the BEST Ottawa lawyer to represent you.
He is not only experienced and knowledgeable about the law but he empathizes without compromising the facts. He will present all possible options for your case and guide you through to make the right decision. I appreciate very much that he is responsive including over weekends and after work hours. As many have said, he is upfront and yet kind and reassuring that he will do his best to complete or close the case. I highly recommend his firm and would not even think twice. For your freedom, you want the BEST Ottawa lawyer to represent you.
Christina S.
Aug 26, 2020
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Mr. Bruce Engel is highly respected in the legal community and by former clients – he came recommended by a number of other lawyers and individuals I am acquainted with when I found myself forced to defend a number of allegations brought against me. I am grateful that Bruce took my case.
Bruce is one of the kindest, most honest, supportive, professional, competent and knowledgeable people I have met. Bruce kept me updated on my case from day one and has been honest and straightforward throughout the entire process. I was anxious and unsure of what to expect, but Bruce is understanding, down
Bruce is one of the kindest, most honest, supportive, professional, competent and knowledgeable people I have met. Bruce kept me updated on my case from day one and has been honest and straightforward throughout the entire process. I was anxious and unsure of what to expect, but Bruce is understanding, down
Carmela Sauve
Jun 04, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
BRUCE...He is God sent. He has helped our family like nobody could have done. He is honest trusting loyal and goes after everything he believes is right. He brings justice to the honest. Wonderful wondeefil man. We love you thankyou a million times and more.
BRUCE...He is God sent. He has helped our family like nobody could have done. He is honest trusting loyal and goes after everything he believes is right. He brings justice to the honest. Wonderful wondeefil man. We love you thankyou a million times and more.
Youtag Group Solutions
Jan 03, 2020
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I have worked with Bruce and Kevin recently in regards to a refusal to provide a breath sample. Bruce and Kevin took the time to work on the file and discussed all my options. They are transparent and honest with the entire process. I was completely satisfied with their services where no the file remains closed. My brother luckily avoided getting a criminal record. Thank you for the wonderful service and I would definitely recommend this firm with confidence. Best of luck to the Engel & Associates Professional Corporation. - Sabbir
Alice Aires
Nov 27, 2015
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I was in need of an Ottawa criminal lawyer-when I along with my two friends was arrested by Ottawa police with a charge of rush driving in a drunken state. We requested police but they take us away with them and furnished before a court with a charge of criminal case. According to the suggestion of one of friends I hired a professional Ottawa criminal lawyer from Engel and Associates. He was well known as an expert Ottawa assault lawyer. His valuable advice and dealing help me get out of the danger. I would like to give me credit of one of the best Ottawa impaired driving lawyers. Thank you Engel
Aaron Edelson
Dec 27, 2014
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Bruce not only walked me through the process every step of the way, but he was also available at ALL times. With such a high reputation from all the high profile cases he's done in Canada let alone Ottawa you'd expect a little bit of arrogance from him. Mr. Engel treats you like you're his only client and runs an overall first class practice.
Kaden Garlick
Jul 25, 2014
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Only one word; FANTASTIC! I don’t have any detail about the case but I will say this; you DEFINITELY want Bruce Engel as your lawyer. Bruce fought for me the entire way through and there for, I received the best possible result. Bruce really knows his stuff and has the past good experience to prove it.
Bruce is KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL, AGGRESSIVE, and BEST criminal lawyer in Ottawa. He always gives proper response of phone calls and text messages. One of my favorite things about him is how much he really cares about his clients. I don't think I have ever seen any lawyer that cares more about
Bruce is KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL, AGGRESSIVE, and BEST criminal lawyer in Ottawa. He always gives proper response of phone calls and text messages. One of my favorite things about him is how much he really cares about his clients. I don't think I have ever seen any lawyer that cares more about
Scott Miller
Nov 17, 2013
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I am a lawyer who does not practice criminal law but any of my clients who require a criminal lawyer are immediately referred to Bruce. He is honest, precise in his advice and knowledgeable in every aspect of criminal law. Most importantly Bruce cares about every client I have referred to him. He genuinely appreciates the anxiety involved in any criminal proceeding and works tirelessly to ensure the BEST possible outcome for his clients.
