About Empress Law Firm

Empress Law Firm in Thornhill is headed by Charlotte Anderson, its principal and founder, and offers criminal defence, family law and business law. The criminal defence practice covers bail hearings, assault, driving offences including drinking and driving, weapons and fraud. The assault page explains the Criminal Code definition and the penalties, and the bail page walks through how police decide between release and a bail hearing. The family law side handles divorce, custody, parenting time and support, along with matrimonial home, separation and common-law partner agreements. Anyone charged with or under investigation for assault is invited to ask for a consultation. The firm serves clients in Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Newmarket and Markham, and has a Farsi-speaking lawyer. Rated 5 from 7 Google reviews, all of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: supportive (3), clear explanations (2), emotional support (2), client care (2), compassionate (2), respect (2), patience (2)

Services and details

Takes criminal defence cases

Impaired and driving offences

Assault charges

Theft, fraud and property

Weapons and firearms

Bail hearings

No information yet on domestic charges, sexual offences, drug offences, homicide and serious violence, youth charges, criminal appeals and Charter applications, accepts legal aid, free consultation, service in French. The website did not say; call and ask.

Empress Law Firm