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Stephanie Heyens is an Ontario criminal defence lawyer and fearless advocate with over 25 years of practice. She fights for her clients — arguing bail, defending at trial, and pressing the Crown to withdraw charges when the case can’t be proved. Her longstanding relationships and defence strategies earn proven results; her work has freed thousands from the threat of a criminal conviction causing job loss, housing loss, and deportation.
Her criminal defence litigation forced Crown Attorneys to disclose search warrant applications as initial disclosure (R. v. Osei 2007 O.J. 768) and her bail review resulted in the first acknowledgment that “Gladue” principles apply to bail proceedings (R. v. Bain 2004 O.J. 6147). In 2018 she presented to Canada’s Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Human Rights; her submissions were cited by politicians when they announced the removal of part of Bill C-75.
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I can't thank you enough Stephanie. The judge did the right thing and it was because of you.
- V.O.
I'm so glad I found you! You were concerned for my family and understood about our situation. I am so relieved it is all over. I cannot believe what we went through. I already contacted my family lawyer and I will visit my kids next weekend! I wish you and your family all the best.
- T.M. and R.B.
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