Adam Steven Boni, LL. B.
Criminal Lawyer in Toronto

Direct Line: (416) 873-0510
Fax: (416) 352-5995
Email: defence@adamboni.com

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Adam Steven Boni, LL.B. has been practicing exclusively in the area of criminal law for more than 30 years. He is a highly experienced, well-known and respected Toronto Criminal Lawyer who defends his clients with skill, passion and integrity. He has extensive trial experience before judges and juries.

He is regularly retained and consulted by other defence lawyers who seek out his assistance with difficult cases.

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Criminal Lawyer Since 1995

In 1999, Mr. Boni left the federal prosecution service to establish his own boutique litigation practice in downtown Toronto. Since that time, Mr. Boni has successfully defended individuals from all walks of life charged with a wide variety of Criminal Code offences ranging from First Degree Murder and Conspiracy, to Dangerous Driving Causing Death, Domestic Assault and Theft. His significant experience and ability in defending individuals against all types of drug charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is well known. He has represented individuals and corporations charged with quasi-criminal and regulatory offences under the Customs Act, the Income Tax Act, the Corporations Tax Act and the Environmental Protection Act. He has also represented professionals facing professional discipline offences, including police officers facing discipline under the Police Services Act.

Why Do You Need A Criminal Lawyer?

Listen to what someone can to expect when charged with a criminal offence and the role that a lawyer can play in the process.

Adam Steven Boni in the Media

From 2004 to 2014, Mr. Boni co-authored the only biannually updated, national sentencing text devoted to drug offenders, Sentencing Drug Offenders. He also authored a number of significant legal articles, "Bill C-13: Laying the Foundation for the Modern Canadian Surveillance State" (For the Defence Magazine 2015), "The Practitioner's Guide to Search Warrant Review" (Law Society of Upper Canada, The Complete Guide to Search Warrants Program 2015) and the "ABCs of Search Warrant Review" (For the Defence Magazine 2010). Over the past three decades, he has regularly guest lectured on a host of criminal law topics at numerous continuing legal education conferences for lawyers, Justices of the Peace and Judges. He has also provided commentary on criminal law issues to a number of media outlets including the CBC, City TV, CBC Radio, The Globe and Mail, CFRB Radio and Canada Talks Radio (Sirius XM).

A Qualified Expert

In 2012, Mr. Boni was qualified as an expert in the prosecution and defence of wiretap cases, and gave expert testimony on this subject in the Federal Court of Canada. He is one of a handful of lawyers who has successfully challenged a Wiretap order at trial. Most recently, in July of 2022, he was successful in demonstrating the very rare circumstance of subversion of the pre-authorization process by a sub-affiant in a search warrant challenge that resulted in exclusion of a very large quantity of cocaine, firearms and cash from his client's trial. You can read the judgment here:https://canlii.ca/t/jr2mg.

What Clients Say

Mr. Boni is an exceptional lawyer who possesses an unparalleled understanding of challenging search warrants. His expertise and extensive knowledge in this area are truly remarkable!

Savena Bhangal

Adam Boni is a dedicated and skilled lawyer. This was the first time my family (leaving this post on behalf of my mother, Lorna Loney) and I had to navigate through the legal system for some serious charges and thanks to Adam with his knowledge, open & clear communication and skills, it was turned in our favour! Adam is a gift to the world justice system! Thanks again Adam!

Britt L.

Adam Boni is an exceptional lawyer and a true master of his craft. This is the first time we had to navigate the legal system and from the start he was thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly sincere. His attention to detail and commitment to us was very reassuring.

Ann-Marie S.

Whenever, I had questions or concerns, he was always there to help, responding quickly and throughly. His strategic approach and attention to detail were key in building a strong defence. Thanks to his hard work, I was able to beat my case, and I couldn’t be happier!

M.S.

My life got turned upside down by a wrongful criminal charge. I am so grateful that I was fortunate enough to have Adam Boni to help me fight those charges - and win. Trustworthy, hard-working, strategic, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with - I couldn't ask for a better criminal lawyer.

Irene Mankovsky

I had the privilege of speaking to Mr. Boni. He answered all my questions and more. I highly recommend him. He is very experienced and knowledgeable.

Path Totruth

In L.C., Mr. Boni's client was alleged to be one of the ring leaders in a major kilogram level drug trafficking and importing operation. The crown sought a 15 year sentence upon conviction. After a hard fought jury trial Adam was successful in getting L.C. acquitted of all charges.

R. v. L.C. Not Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Drug Importing

In C.A., Mr. Boni's client was charged with First Degree Murder as a result of an incident captured on video. Following a preliminary hearing the charge was reduced to Second Degree Murder. In Superior Court, the charge was further reduced to manslaughter. The Client avoided a life sentence.

R. v. C.A. - First Degree Murder reduced to Manslaughter

Adam did an incredible job. He kept me in the loop as things moved forward, he discussed options and presented plans, and made sure I understood what we were doing and why we were doing it. He led me to a successful end. I highly recommend him!

Rick S.
Pillars of CourtMr. Boni was qualified as an expert in the prosecution and defence of wiretap cases

A Leader and Instructor in the Legal Community

Over the course of his career, Mr. Boni has lectured extensively at continuing legal education conferences for lawyers, judges and justices of the peace. He was an instructor in Criminal Procedure at the Ontario Bar Admissions Course from 2002 to 2005.  He was instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program for Practitioners at Osgoode Hall Law School from 2002 to 2004.  He has appeared on a number of occasions before the Canadian Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, as a representative of the Criminal Lawyers Association and the Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers. He is a long-time member of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, serving as Toronto Director of the Association from 2007 to 2009. He was honoured with a Distinguished Service Award for his contributions during that term in January 2010.  From  2015 to 2021 he was a senior member of the CLA Ethics Committee.  Mr. Boni has been a member of Legal Aid Ontario's Extremely Serious Criminal Matters Panel since 2008. He was a Legal Aid Ontario Criminal Area Committee member from 2010 to 2020. 

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If you are facing professional disciple proceedings, you are strongly advised to choose a highly experienced trial lawyer with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the adversarial process.

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