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William Caven
Senior Defence Counsel
About William
William Caven is a seasoned trial lawyer who gained years of hard-fought experience working at a high-profile Toronto criminal defence firm specializing in serious and complex matters before joining Mor Fisher LLP. His background in high-stakes litigation in Toronto has equipped him to handle the most challenging cases the firm takes on.
Will’s practice areas reflect his diverse experience — spanning not only core criminal defence but also Aboriginal law, human rights, and government relations matters. This breadth gives him a unique perspective on cases that intersect criminal law with broader legal and constitutional issues.
Practice Focus
- Serious and complex criminal defence
- Drug trafficking and firearms offences
- Violent offences
- Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights
- Human rights and constitutional issues
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
In the News
- Barrie man sentenced to six years in fatal drug trafficking death — Collingwood Today
- Final member of home invasion trio sentenced — Brantford Expositor
- Man gets time served for stabbing — Brantford Expositor
- Man accused of shooting wife in Home Depot parking lot in Peterborough seeking aid — Peterborough Examiner
"Criminal law does not exist in a vacuum. Understanding the constitutional and human rights dimensions of a case is often the key to winning it."
— William Caven