I first met Arun Maini as a second-year law student. As a (then) law student strongly interested in criminal law, Arun personally took me under his wing as a mentor and has devoted his time to teaching me all the ins and outs of how to be a successful and effective criminal defense lawyer. We have since worked together on criminal cases, and continue to work together with the alike. As a (now) student-at-law completing my articles in the area of criminal defense, I consider Arun to be not only a wonderful mentor (and my go-to person for all things criminal law), but also an exceptional criminal defense lawyer to learn from. Arun is well-respected by all stakeholders, including Crown attorneys, in the legal community, and I have seen first-hand this afford his clients a favourable advantage in resolving their charges. He is incredibly personable, kind and understanding of the often multi-faceted consequences that a criminal charge and/or conviction can carry for his clients. He is dedicated and always goes above-and-beyond to ensure the best possible result, whether that means resolution or going to trial. In summary, I know personally Arun to be a hardworking, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate criminal defence lawyer. Given Arun’s experience and success in criminal defence, I am very appreciative that he is always willing to share his skills, knowledge, expertise with me.

 I am a criminal lawyer and have worked with Arun on several cases. Through this experience, I have seen first hand how Arun excels in helping his clients navigate through the criminal justice system. He has built an incredible reputation within the legal community that allows him to accomplish much through negotiation with justice system participants. He is courteous and forthright, and ensures that his clients are at ease while they are faced with some of the most difficult decisions in their lives.

 I am a criminal lawyer in Brampton, and I have known Arun for many years. He is an experienced criminal defence lawyer and former prosecutor, and often my first call when I need advice or have a question about the law or trial tactics. He assisted me recently with my first jury trial, and I value his knowledge, his ability to size up case and prepare a strategy to win. He has an excellent reputation and I value his mentorship, expertise, insight and patience.

 Being a young lawyer myself, Arun has been a tremendous mentor and has taught me a great deal, not only about the law and advocacy, but about interacting with clients as well. He is extremely personable and professional, and has a client-centered approach that ensures that his clients feel heard and understood. Also, because he spent many years as a prosecutor before becoming a defence lawyer, he has valuable relationships with prosecutors around the GTA that make it easier for him to get great deals for his clients, which often includes getting charges withdrawn altogether. But if a case has to go to trial, his skill and attention to detail give him a a distinct advantage, especially in credibility cases that rely strongly on eye-witness testimony.

 Arun was extremely knowledgeable and professional when I spoke with him. It's clear from speaking with him, and from his decades of experience, that he's an excellent choice for a defence lawyer should I ever need one.