Ed Ducharme

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Ed Ducharme is a dedicated Toronto criminal defence lawyer who has exclusively practiced criminal law throughout his career. Prior to joining Kruse Law Firm, Ed worked as an associate at several well-known criminal law firms in the Greater Toronto Area.

He regularly appears before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, defending clients across the full spectrum of criminal offences. His practice focuses on three key areas: impaired driving and all Criminal Code driving offences, sexual offences, and domestic assault matters in Toronto and across Ontario.

Ed has significant experience defending clients charged with impaired driving and related Criminal Code driving offences, including dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, and driving while disqualified. He understands the serious legal and licensing consequences these charges carry and works strategically to protect his clients’ records, driving privileges, and future opportunities.

A substantial part of Ed’s practice involves defending clients charged with sexual offences. He has extensive experience handling complex and sensitive cases, including sexual assault, sexual interference, child pornography, sexual exploitation, child luring, and human trafficking. Ed approaches these cases with discretion, thorough preparation, and a strong understanding of the legal and evidentiary issues involved.

Ed also regularly defends clients facing domestic assault and domestic related allegations. He recognizes the immediate and long-term impact these charges can have on a client’s personal and professional life, and he works diligently to achieve practical and effective resolutions.

In addition to these core areas, Ed has experience defending a wide range of serious criminal charges, including criminal harassment, drug offences, firearms offences, and homicide-related matters. He has secured acquittals on charges such as attempted murder, sexual interference, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and firearms offences. He has also achieved numerous withdrawals and stays across a broad range of cases, including sexual offences and complex prosecutions.

His work on cannabis-impaired driving has been published in RegQuest, reflecting his ongoing engagement with developing areas of criminal law.

Clients value Ed for his straightforward, no-nonsense approach, attention to detail, and discretion. He is respected by prosecutors, judges, and fellow defence counsel for his professionalism and effective advocacy.