With Ontario having Canada’s toughest drinking and driving laws, we at Aitken Robertson understand your fear in facing an impaired driving charge. Troubling thoughts of what could happen: fines, the possibility of jail, the loss of your license or your ability to maintain your employment, the uncertainty of crossing the American border and traveling internationally, your vehicle being seized by the government, much higher insurance premiums - these are some of the many serious consequences if you are convicted. The stress of being put through such a criminal charge may seem overwhelming, so you want real answers and real solutions - and you want them NOW!

At Aitken Robertson, we use an aggressive and unique team approach in which all of our lawyers play an active role in each case at the firm.

Richard J. Aitken, D. Edwin Boeve, Nathan N. Baker and Lynn Marie Landry believe that when a person is charged with a criminal offence, they deserve to be represented by lawyers who will provide a vigorous defence. Each case is evaluated individually and every available resource is used to try and achieve the most favourable outcome for you, the accused. They also recognize the cost incurred, therefore Aitken Robertson provides flexible fee arrangements. Having our pool of talent of 5 lawyers working on your file gives you the advantage of 4 unique perspectives and still at the cost of a single lawyer.

Aitken Robertson focuses in the practice of criminal defence at various levels of court, specifically impaired driving cases.

At Aitken Robertson, our team approach gives you an opportunity to meet with the various lawyers to fully discuss the facts of your case. While no lawyer can promise a particular result, we will often be able to give you an initial, honest impression of the approach we will take in defending your case. If you hire Aitken Robertson we will work with a variety of experts to evaluate the merits of your case.

At Aitken Robertson we firmly believe that an exhaustive investigation by quality experts is indispensable.

"A thorough investigation is usually the difference between a guilty verdict and a not-guilty verdict or non-favourable plea bargain agreement and a favourable plea bargain agreement," says Richard Aitken. It is during this time of thorough investigating that Aitken Robertson will discover evidence that would be used in any prosecution. Your case will be reviewed for possibilities to exclude police evidence or dismiss of the Crown Attorney's case for legal or technical reasons. Also, we ensure your Charter of Rights and Freedoms were not violated.

During all stages our lawyers stay in contact with you, having convenient office hours and returning phone calls promptly. We usually appear in Court for you so you don't miss time off work. We understand that having a good lawyer also means that we carry out the lawyer's role as a counselor and advisor, especially when a client has had no experience with the criminal justice system. Once completed, whether it is a long jury trial, a plea bargain agreement or a complicated appeal, you will know that you have had a diligent and dedicated team representing your interests.

"Each client will receive our individual attention and our best possible defence," said Aitken. "Our job is to attack the Crown Attorney's case from all sides so we can make reasonable doubt in the mind of the Judge or Jury - leading you to having the charge dropped or dismissed."