Charged with a Criminal Offence in London?

You did not plan for this. Nobody does.

One moment your life was moving forward. The next, everything stopped.

A criminal charge changes how you see the world. It changes how the world sees you.

But a charge is not a conviction.
What you do next can decide how this ends.

The lawyer you choose now matters.

Nicola Circelli is a criminal defence lawyer in London, Ontario.
She defends people facing serious charges and helps them understand what is actually happening, what the risks are, and what can be done about them.

Start With a Lawyer Who Does This Work Every Day

Some lawyers take criminal cases when they come in.

Nicola built her practice around criminal defence from the beginning.

She has appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court, and the Court of Appeal.
She has taken cases to trial. She has defended clients against a wide range of criminal charges.

That matters.

Because most cases are not decided at trial. They are shaped much earlier.
What is said. What is challenged. What is pushed back on.

That is where outcomes start to change.

What This Means for You

If you are charged, you are not just dealing with a legal process.
You are dealing with decisions that can affect your record, your job, your family, and your future.

Nicola focuses on:

• Understanding what the Crown can actually prove
• Identifying weaknesses in the case early
• Advising you before you make decisions you cannot undo
• Defending your position when it matters most

Some cases resolve early. Some go to trial.
What matters is knowing the difference — and having a lawyer who is prepared for both.

Experience With Complex and Mental Health-Related Cases

Some cases involve more than the charge itself.

Nicola regularly appears before the Ontario Review Board and the Consent and Capacity Board.
These are specialized proceedings where criminal law and mental health intersect.

This is not work every lawyer does.

If your case involves mental health issues, fitness concerns, or capacity questions, it needs to be handled properly from the start.

A Lawyer Trusted Within the Criminal Defence Community

Nicola is the President of the Middlesex Law Association and Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers' Association.

She is also a member of:

• The Provincial Criminal Lawyers' Association
• Women in Canadian Criminal Defence
• The Law and Mental Disorder Association

These are active roles within the legal community — not titles in name only.

They reflect a lawyer who is involved in the work, not on the outside of it.

What Clients Say

Clients describe Nicola as:

• “Dedicated and fearless”
• “Always available when it mattered”
• “Someone who made me feel like I had a real chance”

When you are dealing with a criminal charge, that matters.

Speak With Nicola

If you or someone you care about is facing a criminal charge in London, Ontario, call Nicola Circelli at {tel}.

You will speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer.

Not a call centre. Not a form.

The conversation will help you understand:

• What you are facing
• What the next steps are
• What options may be available to you

A charge is not a conviction.
But the next step you take matters.