A Vigorous Defence At Derstine Penman, our goal is to offer every client a full, energetic and vigorous defence. We’re prepared to explore all avenues, seek out all evidence, and ask the tough questions in order to provide you with the best possible battle plan. Our objective is to provide all clients with a thorough understanding of their legal options, and a focused and forceful defence in accordance with their instructions. The lawyers of Derstine Penman firmly embrace the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” We carry out our duties as defence counsel with professionalism and with passion. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Derstine Penman is a full-service criminal law firm based in downtown Toronto and and practicing throughout Ontario. Our practice consists 100% of criminal law, both trials and appeals. At Derstine Penman, our role is to be at your side, guiding you through what can often be a complex legal and procedural process, and providing you with full access to the best legal, technical, evidentiary and investigative resources at your disposal. Our team currently consists of eleven lawyers and three articling students, as well as support staff, enabling us to dedicate full and significant resources to each file and to every client. Our size permits us to devote adequate time and energy not just to courtroom work, but also to the research, preparation and investigation which are so vital to criminal defence work. In addition to our in-house team, we frequently draw on the resources of outside experts in fields such as forensics, private investigation, toxicology, as well as behavioural experts from numerous fields. At Derstine Penman we enjoy the challenge of our craft and we take pride in our work. We would be pleased to meet with you if we can be of service.