Defending Criminal Cases In Ontario For 33+ Years
The Knowledge, Expertise, and Experience to Win.
We are former Prosecutors & Police Officers, dedicated to protecting your rights and freedoms, reputations and future.
Whether you’re facing a first-time offence or a serious allegation, you need an experienced and focused defence team on your side. At Kruse Law, we exclusively defend criminal cases – it’s all we do.
Call us at
1 (800) 699-0806
Impaired Driving
Defence Lawyers For DUI Charges
Clear, direct explanation of DUI charges in Ontario, the legal process, penalties, and how an experienced lawyer can defend your case.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Defence Lawyers
Overview of sexual assault charges in Ontario, including definitions, penalties, the court process, and how a defence lawyer protects your rights and builds your case.
Domestic Assault
Domestic Assault Defence Lawyers
Learn how domestic assault charges work in Ontario and how a defence lawyer helps protect your rights, freedom, and future.
Resources
Criminal Law Insights
Explore helpful articles, videos, and FAQs explaining criminal law, charges, and your rights in Ontario.
WHY CHOOSE US
Proven. Committed. Passionate. Relentless.
We know it’s not easy to trust someone during the most difficult time of your life. We want you to feel empowered and confident throughout your case. With Kruse Law, you can expect:
Decades of experience.
Michael Kruse is a former Crown Prosecutor with over 36 years of criminal trial experience. As the owner of Kruse Law Firm, he has assembled a team of top criminal defence lawyers who have decades of combined experience fighting for the rights of people accused of impaired driving, sexual or domestic assault, theft, fraud, drug crimes, and a variety of other criminal offences.
Tenacious representation.
Our preparation, attention to detail, and creative and innovative defences have earned us a reputation for excellence defending both criminal and DUI cases. We have a consistently winning track record in court and will appear for you and defend your charges in all criminal courts throughout Ontario.
Personal attention.
We pride ourselves on treating our clients as people, not just numbers on a court docket. Our goal is to minimize the effects of the incident on your life, whether that means winning your case, avoiding jail, keeping your driving privileges, or preserving your good name—and we maintain open communication with you throughout the entire criminal process.
With 5-star Google reviews and a proven record of successful outcomes, Kruse Law is trusted by clients across Toronto, Kitchener, London, and Windsor.
What We Offer
Our Practice Areas
Our Dedicated Lawyers
Meet Your Legal Team
Defending criminal and impaired driving cases in court is what we do all day and every day. We have earned an Ontario-wide reputation for our work defending both criminal and DUI cases, thanks to our preparation, hard work, creative and innovative defences, and a consistently winning track record in court.
Mike Kruse
Managing Partner
Ryan Venables
Lawyer
Alexis Tandazo
Lawyer
Victoria Zavitz
Lawyer
Ed Ducharme
Lawyer
We Fight Tenaciously To Protect Your Rights
Get A Free Consultation for your criminal charge today.
Call us at
1 (800) 699-0806
Our Ontario Criminal Defence Lawyers Protect You Now and in the Future
The Defence Lawyer You Choose Will Determine the Rest of Your Life
Many defendants don’t realize just how much is on the line after an arrest. In addition to the possibility of receiving jail time for any type of criminal offence and losing your driver’s licence for a DUI, a criminal record can mean the loss of your current job, future employment, and reputation. A lawyer who “dabbles” in criminal law isn’t enough—you need someone with a proven track record of defending these cases in court.
At Kruse Law, we understand the full ramifications of a criminal conviction—both now and in later life—and why it is so important to avoid them. Our experienced criminal lawyers across Ontario are waiting to protect your rights and stand by you every step of the way.
An arrest is a traumatic experience. In a matter of minutes, you are torn from your everyday life, put in jail, and expected to prove your innocence in the criminal justice system. If you’ve never been charged with a crime or DUI before, you might even plead guilty just to put the whole thing behind you. Unfortunately, a failed defence could mean that your life will never go back to normal.
Start Your Immediate Free Consultation Now
We know you have questions that can’t wait for an answer. That’s why our firm provides an immediate confidential consultation where you can tell us your story free of charge. Contact us today to see how good it feels to have someone on your side.
We Proudly Serve All Cities In Ontario
We have earned an Ontario-wide reputation for our work defending both criminal and DUI cases, thanks to our preparation, hard work, creative and innovative defences and a consistently winning track record in court.
Criminal Law Resources
Read Our Latest Articles
What Is a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and How Does a DRE Evaluation Work?
Drug Recognition Experts represent a specialized enforcement tool that Canadian police use to detect drug-impaired drivers when alcohol testing...
What Crimes Get an Ankle Monitor in Ontario?
Ankle monitors in Ontario aren't tied to specific crimes—instead, courts may impose electronic monitoring as a condition of bail release,...
Specific Intent vs General Intent Crimes
Understanding the distinction between specific intent and general intent crimes is fundamental to Canadian criminal law, affecting everything from...
Criminal Law Resources
Explore Our Video Library
Can You Be Charged With Assault For Defending Your Spouse?
Imagine this, your spouse is being viciously attacked in public, and you step in to defend her, and suddenly you're in handcuffs. Can that happen?...
5 Surprising Legal Rights Most Canadians Get Wrong
Most Canadians think they know their criminal law legal rights, and you'd be wrong about that, many Canadians get those rights, wrong. And here...
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Hiring A Criminal Lawyer
When you've been charged with a criminal offense, one of the most important decisions you'll ever make is choosing the right lawyer. A lot of people...
FAQs
Not sure how to proceed after an arrest? Wondering how to choose a lawyer for your case? Browse our frequently asked questions.
All Criminal Law Resources
Explore our helpful library of educational legal content.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Free Consultation
Protect Your Future With The Best Defence Possible.
We have successfully defended thousands of clients facing criminal charges accross Ontario. Contact us today to receive your free meeting, consultation and quote for your criminal charge.
- Free & Confidential Consultation
- One Of Ontario’s Leading Criminal Law Firms
- Law Offices Across Ontario
- Former Prosecutors and Police Officers
- Our Law Firm Solely Handles Criminal Charges Only
- Defending Clients Charged Since 1993
Or You May Call Us For A Consultation
Call us at
1 (800) 699-0806