Jason joins the firm as a Partner, bringing extensive courtroom experience and a proven record of defending complex criminal cases. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in more than one thousand criminal trials before both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.

Jason has defended individuals charged with the most serious offences, including first-degree murder, organized crime, firearms and drug offences, sexual assault, domestic assault, and impaired driving. His strategic advocacy, combined with his steady presence in high-stakes litigation, makes him a formidable voice for his clients.

At Daniel Brown Law, Jason strengthens our trial practice and serves as a mentor to the next generation of defence lawyers, ensuring that every client benefits from his deep knowledge and sharp courtroom skills.

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Ema joins us as an Associate Lawyer, bringing with her a wealth of academic and practical experience. She has clerked at the Ontario Superior Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada, providing her with rare insight into judicial decision-making at every level of court.

Graduating as Valedictorian from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Ema excelled in competitive mooting, competing in the Gale Cup and Grand Moot, and later coached law students in appellate advocacy.

Her practice focuses on both trials and appeals, where she applies her appellate expertise and sharp analytical skills to develop strategic arguments. Clients benefit not only from her intellectual rigour, but also from her commitment to ensuring they feel heard and supported throughout the legal process.

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Thomas expands our litigation team as an Associate Lawyer, with experience on both sides of the courtroom. Before joining Daniel Brown Law, he worked as an Assistant Crown Attorney, prosecuting organized crime and serious drug cases. This perspective allows him to anticipate prosecutorial strategies and craft defence approaches that are proactive and effective.

A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Thomas was a leader in the criminal law division of the school’s legal clinic, where he represented vulnerable clients. Since then, he has conducted jury trials, preliminary inquiries, constitutional challenges, and bail hearings, giving him wide-ranging experience across the criminal law spectrum.

Thomas is passionate about guiding clients through the justice system with skill and compassion, ensuring they are fully supported at every stage of their case.

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