Skinner Law

About Skinner Law

Skinner Law is a criminal defense firm located on Fullarton Street in the downtown area of London, Ontario. The firm serves the local community by providing legal representation for criminal matters, provincial offenses, and victim advocacy. They offer support for a wide range of issues, including domestic offenses, assault, harassment, drug offenses, fraud, theft, and firearms or weapons charges. Additionally, the firm handles bail hearings, breaches of recognizance or probation, young offender cases, plea negotiations, and private information. Their services also extend to driving offenses under the Highway Traffic Act, municipal by-laws, and various other provincial offenses such as environmental act charges or traffic violations. Other legal services provided include commissioning documents, independent legal advice, notary services, and process serving. The firm was established in 2012 by principal lawyer Jason Skinner. Before opening his own practice, Jason worked as an Assistant Crown Attorney for the Ministry of the Attorney General and gained experience in criminal defense. He is joined by a paralegal candidate, Jessica Anderson, who brings experience from the hospitality and sales industries to the team. Skinner Law describes its approach as judgment-free advocacy, focusing on protecting the rights and interests of its clients through personalized legal solutions. The firm welcomes both private and legal aid clients. Skinner Law has received several recognitions for its work in the region. Since 2015, it has been recognized by Three Best Rated as a top criminal defense firm in the area. The firm was also awarded the Canada Prestige Award for Boutique Criminal Law in 2020 and received the Gold Medalist award in the London Community Votes for Best Law Firm during the 2022/2023 period.