Noel Daley attended Osgoode Law School, graduating in 1981 with his LLB.   The Law Society of Newfoundland admitted him to the bar in 1982, followed by The Law Society of Upper Canada in 1989.

Noel brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the firm with his previous private practice with the law firm of Parker and Associates in    St. John's, Newfoundland.    His wide experience, an example of which is his appointment as Assistant Legal Counsel to the Royal Commission investigating the Ocean Ranger marine disaster, a very high profile and complex case, making him well suited to the Daley, Byers team.

Noels special interests include: Board of Directors' Member, Toronto East General Hospital.

Stephen Darroch, LL.B

I grew up working in the tobacco fields in and around Aylmer, Ontario.

I developed a deep interest in criminal defense work during the summer of 1989, when at the age of 17, I was pulled over by the police a total of 13 times.  During these "routine stops" I discovered firsthand how frightening interaction with the police can be.  Incidentally, I did not receive a single ticket that summer and was never charged with a single offence.  I suppose the fact that my hair was too long and I was out late gave the officers "reasonable grounds" in their minds to pull me over.

At University I studied Political Science, as I wanted to better understand the tools of government and how the tools and instruments of government are used to impact our fundamental rights and freedoms.  I was fortunate to study with a number of brilliant people including Professor Robert Melvin and Professor Andres Perez.  I received an Honours Degree from the University of Western Ontario, and graduated with the highest academic distinction.

I then went on a walk about through Europe before attending Law School at the University of Ottawa.  I was fortunate to receive the bulk of my formal criminal law academic training from one of the best legal minds in the world, the distinguished professor, author, lawyer, and advocate, David M. Paciocco.  I was warned by senior class mates that Professor Paciocco did not give out 'A's.  Proving them wrong on more than one occasion was a proud achievement for me.

I began my practical legal training at Martin and Hillyer in May of 1999.  I am honoured to have completed my articles with a truly gifted litigator, and a true advocate, Mr. H. Bruce T. Hillyer.

I now practice exclusively in the area of criminal defense.

You should be aware that none of my clients "get off" on "technicalities," as in my view fundamental rights and freedoms, such as the freedom of expression, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, the right to silence, and the right to life, liberty and security of the person are hallmarks of our justice system.  It is insulting to everyone, particularly the defenders of our nation and the champions of our very way of life to refer to these fundamental human rights and freedoms as technicalities.

I will make every effort to protect your rights and protect your liberty, and ensure by all legal means available that the tools of government (the police) maintain strict adherence to the limits of the powers generously afforded to them by members of our community.

If you are charged with a criminal offence, you are NOT a criminal, you are a person charged with an offence, and you deserve the best defense the law allows you.

I will do my very best to ensure you are treated justly throughout this process.

Thomas M. Hicks was called to the Bar in 1990, a graduate of Western University Law School.  He has an undergraduate degree in economics from Western. 

Thomas joined the law firm Daley Byers in 2005 after fifteen years of working as a sole practitioner.

Thomas specializes in driving offenses, drug charges, assault and domestic violence and appellate work.

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