The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.
I saw the Charter as an expression of my long held view that the subject of law must be the individual human being; the law must permit the individual to fulfill himself or herself to the utmost.
If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.
Dr. Martin Luther King
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Thomas Jefferson
PRACTICE
AREAS
Criminal Defence
Representation for individuals charged with offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs & Substances Act:
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Assault & Domestic Violence
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Bail Hearings
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Theft related offences
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Fraud Over/ Under $5,000.00
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Robbery
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Break & Enter
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Sexual Offences
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Crimes of violence
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Impaired / Over 80
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Youth Criminal Justice
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Representation of Indigenous Peoples
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Weapons related offences
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Uttering Threats
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Dangerous Driving
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Mischief
Quasi-Criminal Law & Provincial Offences
Representation for all offences under the Highway Traffic Act & Provincial Offences Act including:
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Early Resolution Meetings
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Health & Safety issues
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Careless Driving
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Driving While Under Suspension
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Lane change violations
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Fail to Stop
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Stunt Driving
Tribunal Representation & General Litigation
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Defence of various Tribunal matters and select Small Claims Court matters.
VISION & APPROACH
Christopher is committed to guiding his clients through a complex legal proceeding, and providing them with honest advice. He defends individuals charged with criminal/ quasi-criminal offences throughout Southern Ontario, particularly the Niagara Region, Hamilton, Burlington & Milton areas. He also provides representation for a variety of Tribunal matters and defence of select Small Claims Court matters.
His office is located in downtown St. Catharines in close proximity to the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court and Provincial Offences Court. Christopher prides himself in assisting those in need, and approaches each matter confidently and passionately.
Being the subject of a criminal charge or court proceeding can be a stressful experience, but all individuals should have access to justice. Christopher will devote the necessary time and effort to preparing for your matter, raise every issue fearlessly and achieve the best result possible in accordance with professional standards.
Christopher A. Raimondo, B.A. (Hons), M.A., LL.B.
Christopher was born and raised in the Niagara Region. He attended Dennis Morris High School and completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours, First-Class) in Political Science at Brock University in 2007.
He then went on to complete his Master of Arts in Political Science at Brock University, where his research interests focused on comparative/ judicial politics. This led him to write his Major Research Paper on the factors contributing to the success of rights based interest group litigants at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Christopher obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2012 and was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Ontario after returning to Canada.
He regularly appears in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Christopher is the Niagara Director of the Criminal Lawyers Association. He is also a recipient of the 2021 "40 Under Forty" Business Achievement Award, which recognizes excellence and commitment in the business community.
CONTACT
Law Office of Christopher A. Raimondo
43 Church Street, Suite 402
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2R 7E1
Canada
Tel: 905.688.1300
Please contact our office for any general inquiries.
Business Hours:
Monday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. *After hours appointments available
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