Privacy Policy.

Last updated: May 2026

1. Who We Are

Kim Edward Law ("we", "us", "our") is a sole-practitioner criminal defence law office operated by Kim Edward, Barrister, located at 20 Hughson Street South, Suite 711, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2A1. This privacy policy applies to information collected through our website at kimedwardlaw.ca and to information collected from prospective and existing clients in the course of providing legal services.

2. What We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, including but not limited to:

• Identification information (name, contact information);
• Information about the legal matter for which you are seeking advice;
• Financial information necessary to assess retainer arrangements and Legal Aid eligibility;
• Technical information collected automatically by the website (IP address, browser, pages visited).

3. How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used to respond to your inquiries, assess whether we are able to act for you, provide legal services, manage our business, and comply with our professional and regulatory obligations under the Law Society Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct.

4. Confidentiality & Solicitor–Client Privilege

Communications between you and Kim Edward, once a solicitor–client relationship has been established, are protected by solicitor–client privilege. We will not disclose privileged information except where required by law or with your informed consent. Information shared with us before such a relationship is formed is treated confidentially but is not yet privileged.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially disclose your personal information. We may disclose your information to: (a) third parties retained on your behalf such as experts or co-counsel; (b) regulatory authorities where required by law; and (c) the courts in connection with the file we are conducting on your behalf.

6. Storage & Security

We maintain reasonable physical, organisational, and technological safeguards to protect the personal information in our custody from loss, theft, and unauthorised access. Client files are retained in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario.

7. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. Doing so will not affect your ability to contact us by phone or email.

8. Your Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, and you may request that we correct any inaccuracies, subject to our professional obligations and any applicable legal limitations.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Kim Edward Law
20 Hughson Street South, Suite 711
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2A1
Phone: 905-543-8147
Email: kimedwardbarrister@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. Continued use of the website following a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.