UMER HAMEED
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Worsoff Law Firm
469 Lawrence Avenue, West
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 1C6
Cell: (437) 605-4787
Tel: (416) 423-3333 Ext. 224
umer@worsofflaw.ca
ABOUT
Umer Hameed is an associate at Worsoff Law Firm. He is highly motivated and extremely passionate about criminal law. Umer is a valuable member of the firm and zealously advocates for the rights of his clients. He successfully completed his articles in criminal defence at a boutique firm in downtown Toronto under the supervision of a well-respected senior defence counsel. During his articles, Umer had the opportunity to work on the defence of serious and complex matters before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice and appeals before the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Umer diligently works on every matter that is assigned to him to ensure that a favourable result is achieved for the client. He closely looks through every piece of evidence to ensure that the client’s legal rights are protected and a proper defence is prepared whether the matter proceeds towards resolution or trial. Umer represents clients charged with minor and serious offences including assault, sexual assault, impaired operation, drug trafficking, conspiracy and importation.
Umer graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class) Honours degree from the University of Birmingham in United Kingdom and a Master of Laws degree, specializing in Canadian Common Law from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to studying law, Umer graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with (Honours) and cum laude from York University.
Umer is a member of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association. He fluently speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Umer accepts Legal Aid certificates.
