Shikhman Barristers
Headquarters: Toronto, ON
Headquarters: Toronto, ON
PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA AWARDS: 1

Firm Details

Shikhman Barristers is a leading law firm with Sonya Shikhman recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2025. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Shikhman Barristers has on their team. Sonya Shikhman has been recognized in the following practice area: Criminal Defence.

Shikhman Barristers is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Shikhman Barristers has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA AWARDS: 1
Founding Partner at Shikhman Barristers Criminal Law Firm
416-365-1226
Office Manager
416-365-3151
Founding Partner at Shikhman Barristers Criminal Law Firm
416-365-1226
Office Manager
416-365-3151
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Awards & Focus

Awards
  • Toronto Star Choice Readers Diamond Winner 2023
  • Toronto Star Choice Readers Diamond Winner 2022
  • Toronto Star Choice Readers Diamond Winner 2021
  • Best Lawyers 2025
  • Best Law Firms 2026
Areas of Practice
  • Criminal

    Shikhman Barristers represents individuals and corporations facing criminal charges across Ontario.

    The firm provides guidance and representation through investigations, bail hearings, negotiations, trials, sentencing and appeals.

  • Criminal Defence

    The firm develops a strategic defence tailored to each client’s circumstances.

    Its lawyers review the evidence, identify weaknesses in the Crown’s case, address potential Charter violations and advocate for clients throughout the court process.

  • Fraud

    Shikhman Barristers defends clients facing fraud and white-collar crime allegations, including breach of trust, embezzlement, computer fraud and other financially motivated offences.

    The firm handles complex evidence and pursues appropriate resolutions through negotiation or trial.

  • Harassment

    The firm represents clients charged with criminal harassment arising from allegations such as repeated communication, following, watching or threatening conduct.

    Its lawyers carefully examine the surrounding circumstances and challenge whether every required element of the offence can be proven.

Jurisdictions

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