Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/15/2016 -- Legal defence is a human right and a good criminal defence is especially essential when the stakes are high. Unfortunately, not all legal counsel are created equal and so individuals must go out of their way to seek the top counsel available. Caramanna, Friedberg LLP is a leading criminal defence firm in Toronto and they have started 2016 with two new hires, Brendan Gould and Jason Au.

Brendan Gould B.B.A., M.B.A., J.D. obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alberta in 2014, and was called to the bar in Ontario in 2015. Brendan completed his articles of clerkship with a prominent criminal defence firm in Toronto. After his call to the bar he opened his own practice, before ultimately joining Caramanna, Friedberg LLP as an associate. He has experience conducting trials and dealing with matters in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Criminal Lawyers Association.

Jason Au B.A. (Hons), J.D. obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Queen's University Faculty of Law in 2014 and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2015. Jason completed his articles with a prominent criminal defence firm in Toronto where he also worked as an associate before joining Caramanna, Friedberg LLP. Jason has experience dealing with matters in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Jason is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Criminal Lawyers' Association and the Toronto Lawyers' Association.

A list of some of the firm's reported cases is available directly from their website, as is a list of their areas of practice, so individuals can understand the full reach and reputation of this dynamic firm.

A spokesperson for Caramanna, Friedberg LLP explained, "We are thrilled to be able to introduce these two superb lawyers to the broader team and we are sure they will each excel in this new environment, with access to high profile cases that will suit their detailed, zealous and comprehensive approach to legal counsel. We welcome both Brendan and Jason, and look forward to placing them with clients very soon."

About Caramanna, Friedberg LLP
Caramanna, Friedberg LLP is a leading criminal defence law firm located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm provides expert legal advice and protects the rights of individuals facing criminal and quasi-criminal charges in the Ontario courts. Skilful representation is provided from the earliest stages of the criminal process through to trial, with an emphasis on client service, professionalism, and zealous advocacy. For more information please visit: http://www.cflaw.ca/