Bail Hearings
Urgent action to secure your release and conditions you can realistically meet.
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Toronto · Criminal Defence & Family Law
Defend your freedom. Protect your family.
Trial-tested representation across Ontario's courts, from urgent bail hearings to the most serious charges, and steady counsel when a family is changing shape. Your case is treated as the priority it is.
Practice Areas
Focused on two areas where the outcome matters most.
Whether you are facing the criminal justice system or navigating the end of a relationship, you are met with the same standard of preparation and care. Below are the matters handled most often.
Criminal Defence
DUI & Impaired Driving
Challenging the evidence behind impaired and over-80 driving charges.
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Defending assault allegations, from simple assault to aggravated charges.
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Divorce
Guiding you through separation and the legal end of a marriage.
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Decision-making, parenting time, and child and spousal support.
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Equalization of net family property and division of assets and debts.
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About
Legal expertise with a personal touch.
A Toronto trial lawyer in criminal defence and family law, educated at the University of Toronto, the Université de Montréal and the University of Ottawa, and called to the Bar of Ontario in 2015.
The practice is built on dedicated, loyal advocacy and clear communication, including in Persian and French, so you understand every step at a difficult time.
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What our clients say
“He handled my case with great care and professionalism, and we achieved an outstanding result. If you are looking for a professional lawyer, I highly recommend Sourena.”
“An outstanding lawyer. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cares about his clients. He guided me through the whole process with confidence and achieved a great result.”
“I cannot recommend this firm highly enough. Mr. Sarbazevatan and Ms. Taherzadeh are honest, incredibly smart, professional, and strategic. What sets them apart is their genuine empathy.”
“They represented me over four years in a complex family law matter, consistently professional, strategic, and fully prepared. I always felt supported and confident they were advocating for me.”
“Exceptional service from start to finish. Professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable representation.”
“An exceptionally intelligent, strategic, and dedicated criminal defence lawyer. His understanding of the law and genuine commitment made a profound difference in my case.”
“Sourena helped me with a criminal and family case and I achieved brilliant results. His ability to advocate in criminal and family matters is well known in the Iranian community.”
“From the beginning he was clear, professional, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the process and answer my questions, which made a stressful situation much easier.”
“Brilliant and deeply knowledgeable, with a fantastic attitude. He listens patiently, explains everything clearly, and fights for you with both skill and heart. Highly recommended.”
“Highly professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Excellent communication, clear guidance, and genuine care throughout, all handled efficiently and with great attention to detail.”
“Exceptional legal support with remarkable professionalism and attention to detail. His expertise and commitment to achieving the best outcome truly set him apart.”
“Knowledgeable, supportive, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the whole process much smoother and less stressful.”
Client reviews reflect the experience of individual clients. Past results and testimonials are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? I'm happy to answer them.
If anything isn't covered here, or you'd like guidance specific to your situation, reach out directly.
Exercise your right to remain silent and ask to speak with a lawyer before answering questions. Then call as soon as you can, because bail and the first hours of a case often matter most.
Bail is typically addressed within the first day or so after arrest. The priority is securing your release on conditions you can realistically meet.
Ontario family law now uses "decision-making responsibility" and "parenting time" instead of "custody" and "access." The focus is on the children's best interests.
Yes. Consultations are available in English, Persian (Farsi) and French so you can discuss your matter in the language you are most comfortable with.
Support is generally determined using the applicable federal and provincial guidelines, alongside the specific circumstances of your family.
A consultation is treated in confidence. A formal solicitor-client relationship, and privilege, begins once a retainer is in place.
Plan your defence. Protect your family.
Most matters move faster when you act early. Reach out and get a clear sense of where you stand.
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