Stephen Andrew Troyer

Stephen Troyer is a criminal defence lawyer with Ellis Criminal Law and practises exclusively in criminal defence. He was called to the Ontario Bar in September 2023. Stephen regularly represents clients at trials, guilty pleas, and bail hearings. He has appeared before both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice and has successfully conducted several jury trials. His practice includes a broad range of criminal allegations, including impaired driving, assault, sexual assault, firearms offences, drug offences, property offences, and serious violent offences such as manslaughter. Stephen also has experience litigating complex Charter applications involving the admissibility of evidence and the protection of his clients’ constitutional rights. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society at Wilfrid Laurier University before attending Western University’s Faculty of Law, where he focused his studies on criminal law. During law school, he received the Colin D. Leitch Award, which is awarded to the student demonstrating the greatest potential for success as a practitioner in criminal law. Stephen approaches each case with careful preparation and close attention to the evidence. He works closely with clients to ensure that they understand the allegations, the court process, and the available defence strategies. He is committed to providing practical advice, responsive communication, and determined advocacy at every stage of the proceeding.