Parole Lawyer

Jeff Rybak

Parole Lawyer and Criminal Defence

Jeff has represented clients in over five hundred parole proceedings. He is frequently invited to speak to and train fellow lawyers on the subject of parole. He also continues to take on criminal cases selectively, as defence counsel. Based in Toronto, he travels throughout Ontario to various institutions to conduct parole hearings.

Sergio Della Fortuna

Senior Consultant

Sergio served for 18 years as a Member of the Ontario Parole Board, many of them as Vice-Chair. He has presided over thousands of parole hearings. Now retired from the Ontario Parole Board, he brings unparalleled experience as a consultant and resource to our practice. We are very proud to welcome him to our team, after years of appearing before him at hearings.

Rachel Neizer

Parole Lawyer

Rachel has represented hundreds of clients in parole proceedings, and her practice is devoted almost exclusively to parole. She joined Jeff Rybak initially as a student and later as associate counsel, making a name for herself in a specialized field through diligence, skill, and by always focusing on the best outcome for each client.

Stacy Francalanza

Paralegal and Case Manager

Stacy is trained as a licensed paralegal, and case manages our parole files. She works with our clients and their families to ensure each plan is as strong as possible and everything is in order before each hearing. She is a lifeline to the world outside of jail, connecting our clients back to their families, to services, and to resources.