Azam MurjiCharged? Azam Murji tests the Crown's case.
A Toronto criminal defence lawyer who has also prosecuted cases for the Crown (the prosecution). Free initial consultation.
Nearly three decades
Criminal law only, in Toronto and across the GTA, since 1997.
Prosecuted for the Crown
Former part-time Assistant Crown Attorney for Ontario. Standing Agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
Thousands of bail hearings
Conducted as a Crown prosecutor. Defence bail hearings across the GTA.
Every level of court
Jury trials, judge-alone trials (no jury) and appeals, in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice.
Criminal defence across Toronto and the GTA
Azam Murji practises criminal law only.
Mr. Murji acts for clients at the bail hearing after an arrest, at trial and, if needed, on appeal. The charges listed are the most common ones he defends.
- Impaired driving & over 80
- Assault & domestic assault
- Uttering threats
- Weapons & firearms
- Fraud, theft & property
- Robbery
- Break and enter
- Arson
- Murder & attempted murder
- Sexual assault
- Bail hearings
- Appeals
You've been charged, not convicted.
At trial, the Crown must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
After a request, Mr. Murji calls to arrange the initial consultation. It covers the charge, the next court date and the options available. Consultations are confidential and carry no obligation to hire Mr. Murji.
Request a consultation
The initial consultation is free.
Held by police, or asked for a statement? Call 416-447-9111 before answering questions.
Credentials
Defence counsel who knows how the Crown builds a case.
Azam Murji has defended criminal charges in Ontario since 1997, and is on the Legal Aid Ontario ESM (Extremely Serious Matters) roster for the most serious charges, such as murder. As a prosecutor, Mr. Murji conducted many trials and thousands of bail hearings.
More about Azam Murji →From the first call to the trial, Azam Murji always has your back.
- Education
- LL.B., University of Ottawa · B.A., Computer Science, York University
- Memberships
- Legal Aid Ontario ESM roster · Criminal Lawyers' Association
- Teaching
- Former instructor, criminal section, Ontario Bar Admission Course (training for new lawyers)
- Review Board
- Appears before the Ontario Review Board for clients found not criminally responsible (NCR) because of a mental disorder
Charges defended
Impaired driving & over 80
Breath and blood evidence, roadside detention and Charter applications to exclude the Crown's readings.
Read more →ss. 263.1 · 266 · 267 · 268Assault & domestic assault
Domestic and other assault charges, and the release terms that can bar contact with family or a return home.
Read more →ss. 334 · 354 · 380Fraud, theft & property
Theft, fraud and possession of property obtained by crime, including complex financial matters.
Read more →s. 271Sexual assault
Charges that turn on consent and credibility, where special rules govern sexual history and private records.
Read more →Arrested, or asked for a statement?
Call before you answer police questions, and before the first court date.
Calls go to Mr. Murji himself. The initial consultation is free.
