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Law Firms in City of Hamilton

210 law firms listed in City of Hamilton, Ontario.

What to know about hiring a lawyer in Hamilton

Hamilton is home to about 569,353 people across the amalgamated city, which includes the communities of Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, and Flamborough (2021 Census). The city has diversified well beyond its steel-industry roots into healthcare, education, and creative industries, and its legal market reflects that mix. Civil, family, and criminal matters are heard at the Hamilton (John Sopinka) Courthouse at 45 Main St. E. in downtown Hamilton, which houses both the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory before you retain them.

Injured in a collision here?

Hamilton's collision data points to some consistent trouble spots. John Street South at Main Street East recorded 28 crashes between 2018 and 2022, ranking as the city's worst intersection over that period according to the City of Hamilton Annual Collision Report. The Main Street corridor more broadly sees high sideswipe and pedestrian collision counts. If you were hurt in a crash, many local firms handle personal injury on contingency, so you don't pay legal fees unless they recover for you. Ontario's accident-benefit rules are set by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, and a good injury lawyer will walk you through both the benefits claim and any lawsuit.

Family, immigration, and business needs

  • Family law. Canada's divorce rate fell to 5.6 per 1,000 married persons in 2020, down from 7.5 the year before (Statistics Canada). Hamilton family lawyers range from litigation-focused firms handling high-conflict custody disputes to collaborative practitioners, and some accept Legal Aid certificates for child protection matters.
  • Immigration. Hamilton has a long history as a settlement destination, and the city continues to attract newcomers from India, the Philippines, Syria, and beyond (2021 Census). Immigration and settlement legal work is in steady demand here.
  • Employment and business. ArcelorMittal Dofasco, a major flat-steel producer, employs roughly 5,000 people in the city. McMaster University anchors a growing health sciences and research cluster. These two anchors generate a steady stream of employment disputes, occupational health matters, and commercial contracts.

How to choose

Start with the practice area, then narrow by neighbourhood and by fit. Hamilton's crime severity index was 59.5 in 2023, well below the national average of 80.5 (Statistics Canada), but criminal defence firms here handle the full range of Criminal Code and provincial offence matters. Ask who will actually carry your file, how fees are structured, and whether the firm has run cases like yours before. A short, direct consultation tells you more than any website can.

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This is the Hamilton, Ontario law office of Adenike Aderibigbe. Its work covers immigration and refugee matters, real estate, family law, and the sale and purchase of businesses. The office accepts Legal Aid clients.

Immigration LawImmigration LawReal Estate LawReal Estate LawFamily LawFamily LawBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawLegal aidLegal Aid

Agro Zaffiro LLP

31 lawyers

Agro Zaffiro LLP is a full-service law firm founded in Hamilton and serving Ontario for over 70 years. Its lawyers work across most areas of law, with particular strength in insurance defence, personal injury, civil a…

Insurance LawInsurance LawPersonal InjuryPersonal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate Law

Aitken Robertson

14 lawyers

Aitken Robertson is a criminal defence firm that covers charges across Ontario, including impaired driving, domestic assault, drug and sex offences, and provincial and highway traffic matters. The firm was built aroun…

Criminal DefenceCriminal DefenceAdministrative & Regulatory LawAdministrative & Regulatory LawLegal aidLegal Aid

Akladios Law

1 lawyer

Akladios Law is a personal injury and civil litigation firm serving southern Ontario with offices in Hamilton and Burlington. Ramy Akladios leads the firm with experience in personal injury claims, disability benefits…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Alisa Family Law

1 lawyer

Alisa Family Law is a family law practice based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Family LawFamily Law

Amy Katz & Associates Professional Corporation is a family law firm in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, with decades of experience. The firm handles all family law matters. Its practice has a particular focus on assisting …

Family LawFamily Law

Anjum Law Professional Corporation is the practice of Bilal Anjum, with branches in Ancaster (Hamilton area) and Woodbridge (Toronto area). Its work covers real estate law, family law, and immigration. Visits are by a…

Real Estate LawReal Estate LawFamily LawFamily LawImmigration LawImmigration Law

Anwar Immigration Law Office provides strategic legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, immigration, refugee, and real estate matters across Ontario. The firm handles appeals at all levels and judi…

Immigration LawImmigration LawCriminal DefenceCriminal DefenceCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionReal Estate LawReal Estate Law

Apollaw Immigration is a sole-practitioner law firm based in Hamilton, Ontario that practises exclusively in immigration, refugee, and citizenship law. It serves individuals, families, and small businesses across the …

Immigration LawImmigration Law

Arrow Law is a boutique law firm with offices in Toronto and Hamilton, practicing immigration, real estate, and family law for clients across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Durham Region. The firm also offe…

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Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers is an Ottawa personal injury firm founded in 2004 by Richard Auger, who was soon joined by his wife and law partner Brenda Hollingsworth. It represents injured clients acr…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryInsurance LawInsurance LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCriminal DefenceCriminal Defence

Babel Immigration Law Professional Corporation is a boutique Oakville, Ontario firm that practises exclusively in Canadian and U.S. immigration law. It's led by founder Melissa Babel, a Law Society of Ontario Certifie…

Immigration LawImmigration Law

BARAPP Personal Injury Law Firm, the flagship office of BARAPP Law Alliance, is a Toronto personal injury practice led by Eric Barapp, whose father and grandfather also practiced law. The firm represents clients acros…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryInsurance LawInsurance LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionEmployment & Labour LawEmployment & Labour Law

Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP (BBBF LLP) is a Hamilton law firm founded by the late Mario Bartolini, with more than 40 years of service across the Golden Horseshoe. It runs two offices in Hamilton and…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFamily LawFamily LawReal Estate LawReal Estate Law

Beeksma Law

2 lawyers · Est. 2018

Beeksma Law is an award-winning estate and commercial law practice founded in 2018 serving Ontario families and businesses. The firm operates remotely-first and technology-enabled across Hamilton, Port Elgin, Owen Sou…

Wills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & TrustsLandlord & TenantLandlord & TenantBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Bergel Magence LLP

7 lawyers · Est. 1972

Bergel Magence LLP is a family-run personal injury firm in Toronto that's practised since 1972. It represents seriously injured clients in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, brain and spinal…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryInsurance LawInsurance Law

Bernstein Law Group is a Hamilton firm in a heritage building on James Street South, near the courthouse. It practises criminal defence, personal injury, mental health and capacity law, and real estate. Founded by Ste…

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Beth Bromberg Criminal Law is a criminal defence practice in the Hamilton area. Beth Bromberg has defended adults and youth on charges ranging from provincial offences to murder since 1988, and she's a past President …

Criminal DefenceCriminal Defence

Bird Bolt Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2024

Bird Bolt Law is a boutique employment, human rights, and education law firm in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 2024 by Nicole Biros-Bolton. The trauma-informed firm serves clients across Ontario, representing employees…

Employment & Labour LawEmployment & Labour Law

BLAZE IP

3 lawyers · Est. 2022

BLAZE IP provides comprehensive intellectual property legal services and advice respecting protection of intellectual property in Canada. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, the firm serves Canadian and foreign businesses s…

Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property

Brent Hurst Law Office is a sole-practice law firm in Hamilton, Ontario. Brent T. Hurst handles criminal law, administrative tribunals, Consent and Capacity Board and Ontario Review Board matters, Gladue matters, and …

Criminal DefenceCriminal DefenceAdministrative & Regulatory LawAdministrative & Regulatory LawReal Estate LawReal Estate LawLegal aidLegal Aid

Brown Lawyers

2 lawyers

Brown Lawyers is a professional corporation focused on estate planning and corporate and business law, using a coaching-style approach it calls the CODA Program. Its services cover wills and powers of attorney, execut…

Wills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & TrustsBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate Law

Brown Vitulli LLP is a Hamilton law firm serving individuals, businesses, and corporations on a local, regional, and national basis. It offers real estate, estate planning, corporate and commercial law, and litigation…

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BSF Legal Services is a small law practice with offices in Hamilton and Mississauga offering real estate, business law, and wills and powers of attorney services. Benjamin Stuart Ferrie combines traditional legal prac…