Our experienced Scarborough criminal lawyers have successfully defended clients facing a wide range of charges, from sexual assault and impaired driving to complex fraud and violent offences. We serve all neighbourhoods of Scarborough, including Malvern, Guildwood, Woburn, Agincourt, Birch Cliff, and Highland Creek. We offer strategic legal support at every stage of the criminal process, both in-person and remotely.
Criminal defence lawyers at Vilkhov Law are well known for their dedication, unique representation abilities, and personalized attention to each case. We believe in a client-focused partnership approach, acting in your best interest while holding the Crown accountable to the principles of Canada’s criminal justice system.
Scarborough criminal lawyers at Vilkhov Law represent clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area, with a special focus on Scarborough. While our main office is in downtown Toronto, we also meet clients by appointment at 100 Consilium Place, Suite 200, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3 to better serve the Scarborough community.
We work with clients from all neighbourhoods, including Guildwood, Malvern, Woburn, Birch Cliff, and Highland Creek. Our team regularly appears before the Scarborough Ontario Court of Justice at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, providing strong, local legal representation.
Our Scarborough criminal lawyers handle all types of criminal matters, from impaired driving, simple assault, firearm or drug possession to the most complex cases involving financial crimes or sex-related offences. We provide legal representation in all courthouses of Toronto, including Scarborough Ontario Court of Justice at all stages of criminal cases, focusing on achieving the most desirable results for our clients.
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- Meet Our Scarborough Criminal Defence Team
- Legal Services from Scarborough Criminal Defence Law Firm
- Scarborough Ontario Court of Justice
- Why Choose Vilkhov Law Professional Corporation in Scarborough?
- Case Results: Successful Criminal Defence in Scarborough
- FAQ About Criminal Defence in Scarborough
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Meet Our Scarborough Criminal Defence Team
At Vilkhov Law, our growing team of defence lawyers brings together deep experience, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to protecting clients’ rights across Scarborough. From strategic bail hearings to complex trials, we offer hands-on legal support tailored to your specific case.
Our legal team continues to expand in order to meet growing demand across Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area.
Igor Vilkhov is a Professional Criminal Defence Lawyer Who Serves Scarborough
Igor Vilkhov specializes in the full range of criminal legal services. As a principal lawyer and founder of Vilkhov Law, Igor is focused on providing his clients with excellent service, and handles each case with your best interests as his priority.
Our team believes that a personal approach is key in building a strong defence and ensuring a favourable outcome. Serving clients in Scarborough, Igor personally appears at every court hearing and handles each case from the beginning to the end. He, along with other lawyers on the team, has represented clients from across Scarborough — including Malvern, Agincourt, Birch Cliff, Highland Creek, and Guildwood — delivering strategic defence tailored to each unique case.
Legal Services from Scarborough Criminal Defence Law Firm
At Vilkhov Law, we offer legal representation for all types of criminal charges in Scarborough, serving clients across Scarborough, from Highland Creek to Woburn.
In addition to the services listed above, our criminal defence team also handles a wide range of serious and complex cases, including: manslaughter, murder, domestic assault, uttering threats, and criminal harassment. No matter the complexity of your criminal charges, our Scarborough criminal defence lawyers provide personalized strategies and local experience you can trust.
Scarborough Ontario Court of Justice
If you are charged with a criminal offence and required to attend the Scarborough Ontario Court of Justice, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our criminal lawyers from Vilkhov Law. We provide defence in criminal cases for all courts of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Scarborough.
While our office is centrally based in the heart of Toronto at 121 Richmond Street West, we frequently travel to Scarborough to represent our clients. You can schedule your legal appointment with us at our Toronto office, or meet us at the Scarborough Courthouse at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, depending on your circumstances and preference.
Why Choose Vilkhov Law Professional Corporation in Scarborough?
With deep roots in the Scarborough legal community, our team has earned a reputation as leading Scarborough criminal lawyers for results, integrity, and local knowledge. If you’re going through a stressful time with your criminal case, it’s important to work with the most experienced and compassionate lawyer possible by your side. At Vilkhov Law, we are dedicated to representing you with personal attention and excellent defence services.
Dedication and Integrity
Our criminal defence team from Vilkhov Law is known for its integrity and unwavering dedication to justice, making us a force to be reckoned with in a courtroom.
Results
At Vilkhov Law, we have a proven track record of providing an effective defence for our clients, even in the most complicated criminal cases.
Unique & Personal Representation
Our Vilkhov Law criminal defence lawyers are well-known for their personal approach and defence strategies uniquely tailored to your individual circumstances.
Trusted & Experienced
Our legal team at Vilkhov Law has built a reputation as trusted and experienced criminal defence lawyers successfully handling all types of criminal cases.
Personal Attention
Our Vilkhov Law criminal lawyers will vigorously defend your best interests with personal attention to your case.
Communication
As client-oriented criminal lawyers, we hold communication as the foundation of our practice when it comes to building robust defences and achieving the most favourable results.
Case Results: Successful Criminal Defence in Scarborough
Below are several examples of how we’ve helped clients in Scarborough navigate complex criminal charges. Each case required a tailored legal strategy and resulted in a favourable outcome.
| Case Title | Summary | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession Charges Resolved Without Conviction | A young adult from Guildwood was caught with a small amount of narcotics. We secured a resolution through the Alternative Measures Program. | No criminal record |
| DUI Charge — No Criminal Record | A first-time offender was stopped on Lawrence Avenue East. We challenged breath test procedures. | Resolved without conviction or licence loss |
| Domestic Assault — Charges Stayed | Client in Malvern was charged in a domestic dispute. Presented mitigating factors including counselling and lack of prior history. | Charges were stayed by the Crown |
| Sexual Assault Allegation Withdrawn | A client from Birch Cliff was accused of sexual assault. We cross-examined key inconsistencies in the complainant’s statement and uncovered digital contradictions. | Charge withdrawn pre-trial |
| Fraud Charge Resolved with Restitution | A small business owner in Cliffcrest was accused of payroll fraud. After negotiation and presentation of the mitigating financial context, the Crown accepted restitution. | Charges withdrawn after repayment |
| Bail Secured for Drug Trafficking Accused | A client from Agincourt was arrested for trafficking Schedule I substances. We proposed a strong release plan with supervision and successfully argued for release at bail hearing. | Bail granted with conditions |
Yes, we frequently represent clients at the Scarborough courthouse and know the local legal procedures.
Yes. We have extensive experience representing youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. We guide families through the legal process and help protect the young person’s future by seeking rehabilitative outcomes.
We are available 24/7 and can usually provide immediate legal assistance, including evenings and weekends.
We handle a wide range of charges, including assault, DUI, drug offences, theft, domestic violence, and more. Every case is different — we offer personalized legal strategies based on your situation.
Yes. Even for first-time offenders, criminal charges can have lasting consequences. A criminal defence lawyer can help you understand your rights, negotiate with the Crown, and possibly avoid a criminal record.
Legal fees can vary depending on the complexity of the charges, the stage of the case, and whether it proceeds to trial. We offer clear, upfront quotes and flexible payment options. Contact us for a confidential consultation.
Most criminal cases in the Scarborough area are heard at the Scarborough Courthouse located on Ellesmere Road. We regularly represent clients at this location and are familiar with the local court procedures. Most criminal cases in the area — whether from West Hill, Cliffcrest, or Morningside — are heard at the Scarborough Courthouse on Ellesmere Road.
We offer meetings by appointment in Scarborough to better serve local clients. If you’re located in Scarborough, you can schedule a consultation at our meeting location at 100 Consilium Place, Suite 200, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3. Please call us in advance to book a time.
If you’re arrested in Scarborough, stay calm and exercise your right to remain silent. Do not answer questions without first speaking to a criminal defence lawyer. You have the right to legal representation — contact our office immediately to protect your rights.
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ASSAULT
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A simple assault charge can change your life forever. A lawyer can help mitigate the negative consequences of this charge.MANSLAUGHTER
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Section 234 of the Criminal Code of Canada defines manslaughter as any culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide.
FIREARM POSSESSION
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It is a criminal offence to unlawfully possess a firearm, to possess a weapon knowing that its possession is unauthorized, or to possess a weapon (such as firearms) for a dangerous purpose.
DRUG POSSESSION
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Possession means that you have both knowledge and control of the drug or substance. It does not matter whether the drugs are actually yours or not.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
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Sexual assault does not just include non-consensual intercourse. Even activities, such as kissing, fondling or, any sexual touching without the complainant’s consent can constitute sexual assault.DANGEROUS DRIVING
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Dangerous driving is different from careless driving. The former is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, and the latter is a Highway Traffic Act offence.
MONEY LAUNDERING
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Money laundering is essentially taking the proceeds of a crime and using them in another transaction in order to change or disguise the nature of those proceeds.
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT
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Criminal harassment is knowingly and without authority, engaging in conduct that makes someone either fear for their own safety or fear for the safety of someone known to them.
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