Forgery Lawyer Ontario

Facing a forgery allegation in Ontario can put your reputation, career, and future at risk immediately. These cases often involve financial records, contracts, government documents, or digital evidence, and even a single accusation can escalate into multiple charges. With over 10 years of experience defending clients across Ontario, I know how to intervene early, challenge the Crown’s evidence, and protect you at every stage of the process.

If you’re under investigation or have already been charged, contact me right away for a confidential consultation.

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Forgery in Ontario is governed by Section 366 of the Criminal Code, which makes it an offence to create, alter, or use a document knowing it is false, with the intent that it be relied on as genuine. Many people charged with forgery are accused of signing someone else’s name, modifying financial records, or presenting documents that the police believe were falsified.

To convict you, the Crown must prove three core elements:

• The document was false, altered, or fabricated.
• You knew it was not genuine.
• You intended that someone else would rely on it as real.

These cases often involve financial institutions, employers, government agencies, insurers, or third-party businesses that report concerns to police before you’re even aware of an investigation.

You tell me what happened, what documents are involved, and whether you’ve spoken to police or investigators.

I examine the disclosure, including financial records, emails, digital files, and any expert reports related to handwriting or document analysis.

I identify weaknesses in the Crown’s case, issues with intent, and opportunities to challenge the evidence or negotiate withdrawal.

Whether the case can be resolved without a conviction or needs to proceed to trial, I prepare every step meticulously to protect your future.

Throughout the process, you work directly with me—no associates, no juniors, no delays.

Workplace-related financial loss allegations often arise from audits or internal reviews.

Forgery allegations often depend on assumptions about intent, knowledge, and authenticity. My defence approach focuses on identifying weaknesses in the evidence and challenging the Crown’s theory. Key strategies include:

• Establishing a lack of intent or knowledge regarding the document’s authenticity
• Challenging the reliability of handwriting analysis or digital document examinations
• Exposing gaps in the investigation, including missing records or unexplored explanations
• Demonstrating alternative innocent explanations for the document’s creation or use
• Challenging police procedures, search warrants, or evidence collection methods
• Identifying breaches of your Charter rights that may lead to evidence being excluded

These cases are rarely as straightforward as police claim. Proper forensic review and early legal strategy can significantly impact the outcome.

Forgery investigations are often detailed, document-heavy, and driven by assumptions about intent. By the time police lay a charge, they may already have collected bank statements, employment records, emails, or digital files—often without giving you a chance to explain your side. Speaking to police or an investigator before getting legal advice can make your situation worse, especially if the allegation is tied to financial loss, workplace issues, or a broader fraud investigation.

With over 10 years of defending clients across Ontario, I understand how these cases are built and where the weaknesses usually lie. My role is to protect you from self-incrimination, prevent the Crown from overstating its evidence, and position your case for the strongest possible outcome from the very start.

If you’re facing a forgery allegation or believe you’re under investigation, the decisions you make right now will have a direct impact on your case. These charges are evidence-driven, and early legal guidance can prevent mistakes that are difficult to undo later.

I’ve spent more than 10 years defending clients across Ontario against forgery, fraud, and other complex document-related offences. When you contact me, you speak directly with me—no gatekeepers, no delays, and no assumptions.

Call now for a confidential consultation.

(437) 998-1429