Sweta Tejpal

– Criminal & Immigration Law –

Ms. Tejpal’s experience includes a wide range of criminal and quasi-criminal offences where she represents individuals and institutional clients both at the trial and appellate level. Ms. Tejpal has frequently argued at all levels of court including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.  Her focus extends to all areas of criminal law including child pornography, sexual assault, firearms, robberies, assaults, aggravated assault, homicide, property and driving offences. Ms. Tejpal is a passionate and dedicated advocate for her clients.

Ms. Tejpal completed her education at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. Ms. Tejpal speaks Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. She is regularly called upon by her peers to provide legal immigration opinions on people charged with serious offences who are not citizens of Canada.

Ms. Tejpal acts in the capacity as per diem duty counsel regularly in the Brampton Courthouse. She is on the panel of criminal defence lawyers who are appointed pursuant to section 486.3 of the Criminal Code to cross-examine complainants at trial. Ms. Tejpal also acts in the capacity of per diem Crown Attorney across the province.

Ms. Tejpal volunteers with the Ontario Justice Education Network, coaching high school students in competitive mock trials. She mentors junior lawyers and is a referral source to counselling services for youth experiencing issues coping with stress.

As a fearless and tireless advocate for her clients, Ms. Tejpal understands analytic and strategic thinking are crucial in order to effectively defend her clients. She understands the impact of criminal charges on the lives of her clients and strives to ensure her clients are provided the best possible representation.

Ms. Tejpal is a skilled trial lawyer who communicates effectively and succinctly with her clients. She is an effective and powerful advocate for her clients.

Ms. Tejpal can reached directly at: Telephone:(647) 933-0320 Email: [email protected]