On Behalf of the People
Facing criminal charges? Your defence starts now.
Based in Windsor, defending clients in courtrooms across Ontario. Available 24/7 — call 519-977-5407.
Serious defence, when it matters most.
If you or someone you love has been charged, the decisions made in the first hours and days matter. Esco Law brings decades of courtroom experience to every case — from bail through to trial — with the discretion and resolve these matters demand.
Meet the firm →The First Call
A person answers
Day or night, your call reaches a person — not a voicemail. If someone has just been arrested, tell us; bail moves fast.
A straight first assessment
What the charge means, the immediate deadlines — licence suspensions, bail, first appearances — and what to do (and not do) next.
Confidential from the first minute
What you tell us stays with us. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear picture of where you stand.
Practice Areas
Defence across Ontario criminal law
Our defence isn’t limited to a list. We defend against virtually any criminal or highway traffic charge in Ontario — the areas below are simply where clients most often need us. Select one to learn how Esco Law approaches it, or call us about any charge.
Led by Paul F. Esco
35+ years defending the accused.
Paul Esco is the owner and lead lawyer of Esco Law, with more than three and a half decades of criminal defence experience in the Windsor-Essex courts and across Ontario. He leads a team dedicated to protecting your rights at every stage.
“On Behalf of the People” is more than our motto — it’s how we practise.
About the FirmWhy Esco Law
A steady hand through a difficult time
Available around the clock
An arrest doesn't wait for business hours. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including for bail matters.
The full range of charges
From highway traffic and impaired driving to the most serious indictable offences, we defend clients across all areas of Ontario criminal law.
Based in Windsor, serving all of Ontario
A firm rooted in Windsor-Essex, led by Paul Esco with 35+ years of criminal defence experience — appearing in courtrooms across the province.
Discreet and respectful
Facing charges is stressful. We handle every matter with confidentiality, clarity, and calm — so you understand each step.
Charged with an offence?
Speak with our team today. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.