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Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers Professional Corporation

Chris Sewrattan, BA, JD, LLM, CS

Chris Sewrattan is a Certified Specialist in criminal law who conducts trials and appeals at every level of court. He has successfully defended a wide range of charges, from impaired driving to murder. Chris’ litigation strategy combines intense preparation and a thorough understanding of the law. Chris takes the time to work personally with his clients through every step of their case, ensuring that they understand their obstacle and how to defeat it.

Chris does not just practice criminal law. He teaches it. Chris teaches criminal procedure at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law in Toronto. He is a contributing editor for one of the leading texts on criminal evidence, McWilliams' Canadian Criminal Evidence. In addition, Chris has published several articles related to criminal law in academic legal journals, including the UBC Law Review, Manitoba Law Journal, and Canadian Journal of Law and Technology.

Chris has a distinguished academic legal background. He holds Masters of Law and Juris Doctor degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School, and an Honours Bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Toronto. Chris received numerous course awards for ranking first in his classes in the Juris Doctor program.

News organizations frequently ask Chris to comment on the latest cases and legal issues. Selected by his peers, Chris is included in the 2025 and 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Criminal Defence.

Chris is a Board Director of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto. He is a past member of the Ontario Parole Board and Licence and Appeals Tribunal and a past executive of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association.

Ashley Sewrattan, BA, JD

ashley@sewrattan.com

Ashley Sewrattan defends a wide variety of charges, including sexual assault, domestic assault, drug offences, and murder. She is also an accomplished appeal lawyer. Ashley understands the needs of her clients and works personally with them to try to achieve the best outcome.

Ashley received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Ottawa and an Honours Bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Toronto. Prior to starting her own law firm, she worked for some of the best criminal lawyers in Toronto.

While at law school, Ashley investigated potential cases of wrongful convictions as a caseworker in the University of Ottawa’s Conviction Review Project. She also volunteered with Innocence Canada.

Ashley is a member of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association.

Success Stories

Here are just some of our success stories. Past success does not guarantee success in your case.

Fail to provide breath sample

Client captured on video failing to provide a breath sample to a RIDE program. Client acquitted at trial.

Murder

Client charged with murdering a man in an apartment hallway. The deceased allegedly identified the client to the police with his dying breath. The client was acquitted at trial by a jury.

Bail

Search warrant executed on a residence revealing client with 3 automatic rifles and thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Client had a previous conviction for firearms possession. After a hearing, client granted bail. A few months later, all charges removed.

Impaired Driving

The client crashed her car into a house. Her passenger told the police that she had been drinking and driving. The client provided breath samples showing her blood/alcohol level was above the legal limit. At trial, the client was acquitted of all charges.

Domestic Assault

Client slapped and threatened to kill wife, who reported him to the police. After speaking with the prosecutor, all charges were withdrawn and the client and wife reconciled.

Confession

Client provided a full, videotaped confession to the police about an elaborate robbery of a store of over $700,000 worth of products. At trial, the entire confession was thrown out of evidence.

Firearms

A firearm was found in a safe in the closet of a residence. The key to the safe was found on the client. At trial, the client was acquitted.

Sexual Assault

Woman claimed the client sexually assaulted her outside her school in broad daylight. After cross-examination, the Crown withdrew all charges.

Organized Crime

Client and his associates charged with kidnapping rival drug dealers and torturing them with medical equipment and guns over multiple days. Client was granted bail and all charges were withdrawn.

Appeals

Client was convicted for importing a large quantity of cocaine in their suitcase after a trip to Jamaica. On appeal, defence argued that it was an error for the trial judge to rely on willful blindness about the cocaine being in the suitcase when there was no air of reality to knowledge based on willful blindness. The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, set aside the conviction, and ordered a new trial.

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Practice Areas

Appeals

Driving Offences

Impaired Driving

Driving Over 80

Refusing a Breath Sample

Dangerous Driving

Assault Offences

Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Aggravated Assault

Property Offences

Theft

Shoplifting

Fraud

Possessing Stolen Property

Mischief

Credit Card Possession

Homicide Offences

Murder

Manslaughter

Criminal Negligence Causing Death

Dangerous Driving Causing Death

Sexual Offences

Sexual Assault

Sexual Exploitation

Voyeurism

Distributing an Intimate Image

Drug Offences

Drug Possession

Drug Trafficking

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

Importing Drugs

Bail

Bail Hearings

Bail Detention Reviews

Bail Pending Appeal Applications

Weapons Offences

Firearm Possession

Weapons Possession

Carry Concealed Weapons

Weapons Trafficking

Members of the Legal Community

What Our Customers Clients Say

We're here to listen and fight for you.

Domestic Assault

Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers were a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers able to defend me from an unjust accusation, their calm and empathetic demeanour offered emotional support to myself and those I care about most. My children and I are eternally grateful for their service and I hereby recommend Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers to anyone looking for a tremendous Criminal Lawyer.

Drug Trafficking

Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers immediately made me feel safe and in good hands. Fantastic personal service where I didnt feel like just another client. Got the outcome I was hoping for. Five stars.

Firearms

The police raided my house and charged me with serious firearms offences even though I ordered legal firearms accessories through the internet. Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers took care of me every step of the way. They worked with my parents to bail me out. They fought the charges aggressively. In the end, they got every charge thrown out. I recommend them for anyone looking for a smart lawyer who is not afraid to fight.

Drinking and Driving

Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers saved my life. I was charged with ‘over 80’ drinking and driving. I didn’t even have a full licence. Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers calmed my nerves. They got the charge withdrawn and I walked away without a criminal record. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a criminal lawyer.

Sexual Assault

Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers were referred to me and highly recommended from my family lawyer. From the moment I contacted the law firm I was greeted with openness and honesty. They were attentive to detail and made the entire experience very comfortable and accessible to me. They helped me in understanding the legal process and for that I’m extremely grateful. They are professional, personable and empathetic.

Parole

When you are suddenly thrust onto the path of the criminal justice system, it is stressful and daunting. And amidst it, one of the most important choices you have to make pretty quickly is your counsel and legal representation in order to fight tough. And it isn’t easy. But after stumbling onto the firm of Sewrattan Criminal Lawyers we felt at ease from the first interaction we had with them. It was easy for us to choose to go with them. They have always gone above and beyond with their care and attention to my case while staying realistic and personable. They are a boutique firm that offers a heavy weight punch in their one on one hand holding of your legal matters...no random mix up of procedures, facts and names! Their follow thru and promptness have always amazed me.

In the News

The Globe And Mail

Supreme Court set to hone details on strict Jordan time limits on criminal trials

CTV News Toronto

Commentary on a highly publicized case

CP24

No evidence in highly publicized not guilty case

Toronto Star

GTA Robbery Case Tossed Over 17-day Wait for Bail Hearing

Law360 Canada

Supreme Court to Address Decision ‘which doesn’t follow their analytic formula’

Law Times

Split panel dismisses sentence appeal, 69-year-old’s 20-year sentence not ‘unduly long or harsh’

The Lawyers Daily

Appeal Court oks race based argument in granting intervener status in drug appeal

Law Times

Court of Appeal split over constitutionality of warrantless search that produced methamphetamine

The Lawyers Daily

Appeal Court decision highlights plight of accused in custody says lawyer

National Magazine

Deciding what is reasonable self-defence

Law Times

Court of Appeal quashes sexual assault verdict orders new trial

Law360

Trial Judge's task was not to mock shame defendant in sex assault case court rules

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Office: 416-583-1510
Fax: 647-361-8199

chris@sewrattan.com
ashley@sewrattan.com

Location

137 Berkeley Street
Toronto, ON M5A 2X1

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