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Trusted Criminal Defense & Child Protection Lawyers Ottawa
Addelman Baum & Gilbert is a dedicated legal practice formed in January 2010 by four of Ottawa's top legal professionals. Our firm specializes in criminal defense and child protection proceedings, offering comprehensive representation across Eastern Ontario. With decades of combined experience, our team provides strategic advocacy in complex cases including homicides, sexual assaults, drug offenses, and constitutional litigation. We serve clients in Ottawa and surrounding regions such as Brockville, Cornwall, and Pembroke, maintaining a steadfast commitment to protecting clients' rights and familial relationships. Our legal professionals have extensive trial and appellate experience, handling both federal and provincial matters.We prioritize client needs by offering all legal services under one roof, ensuring seamless representation through every stage of the legal process. Our reputation as one of Eastern Ontario's leading firms is built on consistent courtroom success and personalized client support. We maintain direct communication channels through multiple contact methods, including emergency phone access for urgent legal matters. Our practice philosophy combines aggressive advocacy with compassionate guidance during life's most challenging situations.
Services
Criminal Defense
Child Protection
Homicide Defense
DUI Defense
Drug Offenses
Assault Cases
Firearms Charges
Fraud Defense
Appeals
Constitutional Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in criminal and child protection cases
- Our team includes former prosecutors with insider knowledge of legal processes
- We serve clients across Eastern Ontario including Brockville, Cornwall, and Pembroke
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal consultation for urgent matters
- Our lawyers have handled thousands of criminal cases at all court levels
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all levels of charges from minor offenses to complex felony cases. We represent clients facing homicide, drug trafficking, assault, and DUI charges with aggressive courtroom advocacy. Our team's extensive trial experience ensures thorough case preparation and strategic defense planning tailored to each client's specific circumstances.
Child Protection
We specialize in defending parental rights during child protection proceedings with the Children's Aid Society. Our lawyers provide compassionate representation while maintaining rigorous legal standards. We guide families through complex legal processes while protecting parental rights and working toward favorable custody arrangements and family reunification.
Appeals
Our appellate practice focuses on challenging unfavorable court decisions through higher court systems. With deep understanding of legal precedents and procedural law, we prepare comprehensive appeal packages. Our team has successfully overturned wrongful convictions and reduced excessive sentences at both provincial and federal appellate levels.
Drug Offenses
We defend clients facing drug-related charges including possession, trafficking, and production. Our defense strategies address search and seizure issues, chain of evidence challenges, and constitutional rights violations. We work to minimize penalties and collateral consequences through negotiated resolutions or full trial advocacy when necessary.
Firearms Charges
Our firearms law practice handles charges related to unauthorized possession, careless storage, and prohibited weapons. We challenge technical violations while addressing underlying legal issues. Our defense approach considers clients' legitimate firearm use needs while navigating complex regulatory requirements and sentencing guidelines.
People
Richard Addelman
Partner
Richard Addelman brings decades of criminal defense experience to the firm, specializing in complex litigation and appellate work. His practice focuses on serious criminal charges including homicide and constitutional challenges.
Douglas Baum
Partner
Douglas Baum has extensive trial experience in both jury and judge-alone proceedings, with particular expertise in sexual assault cases and regulatory offenses across Eastern Ontario.
Jason Gilbert
Partner
Jason Gilbert specializes in DUI defense and drug-related charges, combining aggressive courtroom advocacy with strategic plea negotiation experience in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Joseph Addelman
Partner
Joseph Addelman focuses on child protection proceedings and family law matters, advocating for parental rights while maintaining clients' constitutional protections during CAS investigations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Eastern Ontario including Ottawa, Brockville, Cornwall, Pembroke, and surrounding regions for both criminal and child protection matters.
Do you handle urgent legal matters?
Yes, we offer emergency legal consultation 24/7 through our direct phone line for urgent criminal charges or child protection investigations.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team has over 50 years combined experience handling thousands of criminal cases and child protection proceedings at all court levels in Ontario.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense for charges ranging from DUI to homicide, and child protection proceedings involving Children's Aid Society investigations and custody matters.
Reviews (4)
Christian
Jan 11, 2022
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Joseph Addelman is one of the most professional, honest and hardworking men I have ever seen. I maintained professional approach with Joseph, referring to him by his full name - he made me feel safe when told me to call him Joe and he familiarized himself with me. I have been recommended many lawyers, but the one I was referred many times was Joe. From the moment he took my case to the moment where he dropped it - he kept walking beside me step by step all the way ensuring that there is nothing to worry about. He was present for every step of the way. He is very well versed in criminal law. This
Mustafa Zeidan
Nov 16, 2021
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I came in with a heavy case and Joe was able to get me the sentencing that I wanted. Everything went as smooth as it couldd have. Joe always answered my phone calls to respond to any questions I had no matter how silly the questions were and he always kept our relationship super professional
S.
Nov 13, 2021
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So 4 years ago I got wrongfully accused and charged for a case I didnt do. When I first called joseph addelman I didnt know what to expect, everyone kept telling me hes a very good lawyer but I was skeptical and didnt know if I was making the right decision. I thought the crown and judge were going to fry me because there was little to no evidence to prove my innocence. At the time I was under a lot of stress and I would argue with joe because I didnt have that much confidence in him at first. But man did he prove me wrong I honestly have to say joseph is the BEST lawyer I have
J. Nassar
Nov 09, 2021
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I have retained Jason Gilbert from the firm for multistage case. He betrayed me in every single stage. Impolite, does not return calls and do things without client consent. He could not succeed in anything and was harmful to me. You do not want to end up hiring enemy.
