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Steven D. NortonBarrister & Solicitor
Steve has always had an interest in defending those in their time of need. As a Criminal Defense and Litigation Lawyer, he takes great pride in passionately advocating for his clients and embraces a hard-won fight. Steve possesses a strong work ethic and knows from experience that hard work wins out at the end of the day. Steve earned his Juris Doctor at Bond University concurrent with his Master of Business Administration at the Australian Institute of Business. While in Australia he also worked as a clerk in both Criminal Law and Commercial Litigation Law firms. Steve is in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers Association and takes pride in being up to date on Criminal Law issues. Steve obtained his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from York University prior to entering law school. He is an avid traveler, having visited over 40 countries, and is conversational in Spanish. As a lifetime hockey player and fan, he enjoys pick-up ice hockey or ball hockey whenever possible.
B.A. (Hons), M.B.A., J.D.LSO# 81544A
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Bill C-14: What Canada's 2026 Bail Overhaul Means for Families in Ontario
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