As one of Toronto’s premier criminal defence boutiques, Lichtman Law’s core leadership and full support staff of knowledgeable agents utilize their varied capabilities to deliver first-class legal expertise tailored to our clients’ individual needs. Lichtman Law provides nothing but the utmost in superior, strategic defence.
Rachel Lichtman is the founder of Lichtman Law, she has been practicing exclusively in criminal defence law for over 10 years. As a fierce and experienced defence lawyer, Rachel has secured outstanding results for countless clients, ranging from Fraud to serious Guns and Gangs charges. To view her impressive legal track record see our results list.
Rachel earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor Law School after obtaining an Honors degree in Business at York University. Before starting her own firm, Rachel worked at the esteemed Greenspan Partners LLP, one of the top 10 criminal law boutiques in Canada, where she further refined her uncompromising courtroom prowess.
Rachel is an Instructor at the Courtroom and Classrooms Superior Court Program. She uses this platform to educate students on the importance of the rights of each and every single Canadian, including all accused persons. She teaches about the importance of a fair trial to all, no matter the charges.
No matter the circumstance, Rachel works tirelessly to ensure that all clients receive absolute support and a complete and exhaustive defence. She is a proud member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, and the Trial Lawyers Association.
Kayla M. Tink obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in political science with a concentration in public affairs and policy analysis and a minor in French from Carleton University. Upon her graduation, she was awarded a Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement. She then earned both a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) from McGill University’s renowned dual-degree program in law.
Kayla has always been passionate about remedying injustices and advocating on behalf of individuals whose rights have been compromised. In fact, a highlight of Kayla’s time at McGill’s Faculty of Law was her work with Innocence McGill, a legal clinic dedicated to investigating claims of wrongful convictions and raising awareness about miscarriages of justice. Kayla articled at a large, notable criminal defence firm in downtown Toronto. During this time she worked on complex cases, including murder.
Kayla is particularly interested in how rights, defences, and immunities operate and intersect in criminal law and beyond. Kayla had the unique opportunity of having an article she wrote on the legal immunity of parliamentary privilege be published in an academic journal; the article included case studies involving allegations of criminal conduct and their implications. Kayla’s education and insight give her the ability to provide a thorough and well-rounded defence for any case.
Kayla never ceases to fight for her clients. She works relentlessly to achieve the best possible results in every case.
Kayla is a member of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association and the Osgoode Society.
Gabrielle Cheng is a licensed paralegal at Lichtman Law. She has received an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Criminology and Human Geography from the University of Toronto. Gabrielle believes that justice and legal assistance should be accessible to all, and is passionate about providing assistance to those who need it. Through her activities in her community, she has earned the Ontario Volunteer Service Award from the Government of Ontario, as well as the Grand Priors Award presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Gabrielle works earnestly to provide the best service for our clients and to assist our lawyers in achieving the best results for their case.