Atty. Matthew A. Friedberg
Matthew Friedberg is a criminal defence lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, and a partner at Caramanna Friedberg. He has devoted his career to criminal defence, representing individuals charged with a broad range of criminal offences before all levels of court in Ontario.
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Matthew A. Friedberg is a criminal defense attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Caramanna Friedberg. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (1997). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 1995) and York University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defence (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Friedberg is a criminal defence lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, and a partner at Caramanna Friedberg
- He has devoted his career to criminal defence, representing individuals charged with a broad range of criminal offences before all levels of court in Ontario
- Mr. Friedberg is regularly retained in serious and complex cases, including matters that have received significant media coverage
- His criminal defence practice includes cases involving Homicide, Sexual Assault, Domestic Assault, Drug, and Firearms offences
- He approaches each matter with thorough preparation, detailed analysis, and a consistent focus on protecting the legal rights and interests of his clients
- Mr. Friedberg obtained his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1995, having been admitted to the program at the age of 20
- He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1997
- After his call to the bar, he practiced as an associate at a Toronto criminal defence firm before co-founding Caramanna, Friedberg LLP in 2002
- He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, and the Toronto Lawyers' Association
- He has also been involved in mentoring programs through the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, and continues to mentor lawyers practicing criminal defence
- Prior to attending law school, Mr. Friedberg earned a degree in Philosophy from York University
- His academic record includes graduating with Distinction (York, 1996), placement on the Dean's Honour Roll (York, 1996), the Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt Prize in Labour Law (Osgoode, 1995), the McGill Dean's List (1992), McGill Faculty Scholar (1991), and the James McGill Scholarship (1991)
- Mr. Friedberg currently serves on the Communications Committee of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, where he contributes to ongoing discussion and education within the criminal defence community in Ontario
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Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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