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Criminal Law


Upward Youth Advocacy & Legal Services provides legal representation for youth charged with a criminal offence, including but not limited to:

Offences against the Person

  • Assault

  • Criminal Harassment

Offences against Rights of Property

  • Theft

  • Robbery

  • Break and Enter

Offences against Administration of Law and Justice

  • Failure to Comply

  • Failure to Appear

Controlled Drugs and Substances Offences

  • Possession of a controlled drug or substance

  • Trafficking of a controlled substance or drug

Firearm and Weapon Offences

  • Possession of firearms or other weapons

  • Trafficking of firearms or other weapons

All youth who are charged with a criminal offence are entitled to competent legal representation. We will represent all youth in need of legal representation. However, we are particularly interested in ensuring that youth from low income families and/or disenfranchised communities have access to competent legal representation. We accept legal aid certificates as payment for legal services rendered.



Community Advocacy


Upward Youth Advocacy and Legal Services seeks to assist community service providers and government agencies in finding solutions to the unique issues facing at-risk children, youth and families by providing legal research and policy and program recommendations.



Pro Bono Work


Upward Youth Advocacy & Legal Services is strongly committed to community progress and youth development. As a part of our commitment we are dedicating a percentage of our time and skills to pro bono service on a case by case basis. Please let us know how Upward Youth Advocacy & Legal Services may be able to help in your circumstances.

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