Crystal Criminal Law Office was founded by Michael A. Crystal in November 2001. Our office is committed to high quality creative criminal trial and appellate advocacy.

Problem solving is at the heart of our philosophy, every client is introduced to our unique team approach to legal defence work, which includes forensic experts, substance abuse and anger management counsellors, private investigators and in-house crisis-counselling (available to both our clients and their loved ones at no additional cost).

Together we go beyond traditional criminal law approaches to forge new ones. The marriage of interdisciplinary brainstorming and our intense client-centred strategy has been the hallmark of our ongoing success. We invite you to make it yours.

Radwanski sabotaged by 'modern day Iago'

Canada AM: Lawyer Michael Crystal, George Radwanski's lawyer

My Client, My Case: You Can’t Have One Without The Other.

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The Therapeutic Sentence: Chicken Soup for an Ailing Criminal Court

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Misbranding Your Client as “Difficult” May Cost You Your Case

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The Reena Virk case, the felon as Phoenix and the transforming power of forgiveness
The article is poignant as it points out the role of forgiveness in the rehabilitation of the offender and at the same time, the role of forgiveness in the restoration of the victim.
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The Best Case I Never Had: Lessons in Solicitor - Client Communications
To my surprise and regret, my client discharged me the very next day. While it is clear to me now, I could not understand at that time why my client would fire me the morning after a substantial legal victory in his favor.
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Catching criminals one hug at at time: The case of Curtis Dagenais
How a simple act of kindness can provide profound insights into the workings of the Justice system
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The Case of Robert Piamonte: A victory for therapeutic jurisprudence
Judicial Approval for Therapeutic Sentencing: R. v. Piamonte, Reasons for Judgement, dated July 5,2006, Ottawa,SCJ.
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The Therapeutic Sentence: Chicken Soup for an Ailing Criminal Court
A Novel Approach to an Ancient Craft
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The Days of Wine and Headaches: How to Deal with Employee Substance Abuse
… valued employees who are substance abusers can be a nightmare for employers.
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Risk Assessment: What You Should Know
“ the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour”
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