416-738-7498 \ ricardog@schofieldmacchia.com
Ricardo Golec is a Senior Associate at Schofield Macchia and Associates, where he practises exclusively in criminal defence. Since his call to the Bar of Ontario in 2014, he has developed a practice focused on defending individuals facing serious and complex criminal charges, with particular experience in trials, appeals and Charter litigation.
Mr. Golec has appeared before every level of court in Ontario, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. His appellate work has included successfully defending a Crown appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada and representing appellants in cases resulting in significant decisions from the Ontario Court of Appeal.
A substantial part of Mr. Golec's practice involves Charter litigation. He has extensive experience challenging police investigative practices and search warrants, and advancing constitutional arguments concerning the rights of individuals charged with criminal offences. He brings a strong foundation in legal research and written advocacy to his work.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Golec serves as the director of Schofield Macchia's student program, where he supervises and mentors the firm's summer and articling students. He is actively involved in their professional development, including providing instruction, guidance and structured learning.
Mr. Golec completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, where he specialized in Criminology, before obtaining his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2014 and has practised exclusively in criminal law since that time. He is also fluent in Spanish.
