Ronald J. Jourard

 I was charged with stunt driving and hired Ron on a recommendation. He was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and kept me informed every step of the way. His expertise resulted in a reduced charge saving me years of very expensive insurance. I would highly recommend him and will not hesitate to use his services should the need arise.

 I had never been arrested before, so after i was arrested and charged with uttering threats, i was scared and confused, with no idea about the legal system i found myself involved in. I was quickly able to get a hold of Mr Jourard and meet with him the day after i called. At the consultation, he was restrained and professional, explaining the situation to me and laying out the various paths forward in a clear and measured way. He was also patient with me every step of the way, explaining anything i didn't understand in a way i could. 5 months after the initial arrest, and after completing a diversion program, the charge was dropped. This allowed me to avoid a criminal record and punishment. Mr Jourard refunded me most of the retainer because less work was involved than initially anticipated.

 In September 2017, I was charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80 after I crashed my car into a guardrail on the highway. I was lucky to be referred by a friend to Ron Jourard. At our first meeting, he impressed me as very experienced, knowledgeable and understanding of my situation. My case was unique because a conviction would result in my deportation from Canada, the country where I have been living for seven years and never imagined myself anywhere else. Throughout the process, he kept me informed regarding the next steps. Mr Jourard's honesty, professionalism, and brilliant vision are the qualities I admire most and am truly grateful for. It seemed impossible at first, but he was able to resolve my case. It was the biggest relief in my life so far (and I am 25)! Lastly, I cannot skip a very important fact about Mr Jourard: his compassionate approach. He was very kind to my fiancée as well as always available to talk with my parents who were very worried. It is hard to explain in words how my family is thankful to him! I would strongly recommend Ron Jourard if anyone gets into a serious situation like mine. In today's world it is hard to find the right lawyer, one who will go an extra mile for you.

 Ron Jourard is very professional and upfront lawyer. He understands how to cater to ones needs such as being cost-conscious for which I am extremely satisfied with. I was able to achieve peace of mind sooner thanks to him. Highly recommended.

 On the morning of Feb 20th, 2016, I was driving home after a few drinks with friends when I was pulled over by the Durham Region Police and arrested for impaired driving. As my breathalyzer results were 110 and 120, I was also charged with Over 80. I was feeling really scared and helpless and looked to hire a defence lawyer to fight the charges. The thought of a criminal conviction was horrifying. Not only would it totally derail me personally but also it would ruin my professional career. I consulted several lawyers but I did not feel a comfort level in having them defend me. One of my friends highly recommended Ron Jourard as he had successfully defended my friend’s DUI charge. I did some research on Ron and I saw he had extensive experience in cases involving serious driving offenses. I called Ron and he made me feel comfortable right away by giving me realistic feedback and his professional opinion on the possible outcomes of the case. I scheduled a 1st consultation with him where we talked about the incident and went over each detail of the night with a fine-tooth comb. I am glad I hired him that day. It turned out to be the right choice. Throughout the ordeal, Ron kept me apprised of all developments. We met a few more times to discuss the incident in greater detail. He even offered some very helpful advice which helped me with the case and even my personal/professional lives. In all my meetings with Ron, he was very cordial and understanding of my situation. In addition, his sense of humour helped lighten things up a bit for me. At one of our meetings, and thanks to his diligence, Ron discovered an anomaly with my case while I was being held in the police station. He used it to get the Crown to reduce my charges to Careless Driving. In what seemed like a gloom and doom situation for me initially, I was able to move forward with my life personally and professionally. Ron's expertise in this area is second to none. It helped me get my life back to normal. For all the reasons mentioned above, I highly recommend Ron for any similar situation(s) you may find yourself in that could negatively impact your life or lead to a criminal record.