City of Hamilton

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Hamilton, Ontario

28 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer do?

A criminal defence lawyer represents people charged under the Criminal Code and related statutes, from impaired driving and assault to fraud and drug offences. They'll protect your rights at every stage, from the first bail hearing through to trial or resolution.

The Criminal Code is federal law, so the offences are the same across the country, but charges are prosecuted in each province's own courts.

How do you choose the right firm in Hamilton?

Ask about experience with your specific charge, how well the lawyer knows the local courthouse and Crown, and whether they've taken similar matters to trial. Early advice matters, especially around bail and disclosure.

LawOnline lists 28 criminal defence firms in Hamilton, Ontario. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Hamilton below.

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…

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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 …

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Collett Read LLP

8 lawyers

Collett Read LLP is a criminal defence firm headquartered beside the John Sopinka courthouse in Hamilton, with offices in Burlington, Brampton, Mississauga, Waterloo, St. Catharines, and Oshawa. It practises exclusive…

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Confente Garcea

2 lawyers · Est. 1994

Confente Garcea is a Hamilton, Ontario law firm founded in 1994 by Andrew Confente and Sam Garcea. It assists clients with criminal, family, and real estate matters. Andrew Confente focuses on criminal defence, while …

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Daley, Byers

2 lawyers

Daley, Byers is a criminal defence firm serving clients across Ontario. It was founded by Bruce Daley and Kenneth R. Byers, who were both called to the bar in 1981, and it takes defence work only. Beyond Criminal Code…

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E. J. Porter & Associates

1 lawyer · Est. 1998

E. J. Porter & Associates (Porter Law) is a multi-discipline law firm founded in 1998 by Elizabeth Porter. It's based at the Great Building in Ohsweken on the Six Nations of the Grand River, with a satellite office in…

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East Law

1 lawyer

East Law is a criminal defence practice based in Hamilton that litigates exclusively in criminal law. It defends charges ranging from murder and drug trafficking to domestic assault and impaired driving, at the Ontari…

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Eliany Advocates

1 lawyer · Est. 2017

Eliany Advocates is a criminal defence firm in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, handling all types of criminal charges across southern Ontario. Geneviève Eliany has run criminal trials since 2013 and founded the firm in 20…

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Genesee Law

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Genesee Law is a criminal defence firm in Hamilton, Ontario, serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, and nearby areas. It has practised criminal law for over 40 years. The firm handles impaired driving, drug charges…

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Hepburn Law

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Hepburn Law is a boutique criminal defence firm in Hamilton, Ontario. Kaley Hepburn has practised criminal law for over 15 years and serves clients across the Golden Horseshoe. The firm handles assault, domestic assau…

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Hepburn Wilhelm Criminal Defence is a boutique criminal defence law firm in Hamilton, Ontario, founded by Kaley Hepburn and Lauren Wilhelm. The firm handles the full range of criminal matters from bail hearings throug…

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James A. Brown is a lawyer practicing in the Greater Hamilton area with over ten years of experience. He specializes in family law, criminal law, securities law, and civil litigation, offering fearless advocacy inform…

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John Abrams Law Office is a Hamilton, Ontario practice focused on immigration and criminal law. Immigration work covers family class sponsorships, student permits, skilled worker applications, refugee claims, and U.S.…

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Kim Edward Law

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Kim Edward Law is a boutique criminal defence firm in Hamilton, Ontario, founded by barrister Kim Edward, who has been called to the bar since 1985. The firm practises exclusively in criminal law and handles serious c…

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Lakin Afolabi Law

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Lakin Afolabi Law is a criminal defence firm based in London, Ontario, with a second location in Kitchener. It defends all criminal charges, with a particular focus on sexual assault and domestic assault, and also han…

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Mangat Law Office

2 lawyers

Mangat Law Office is a law firm with offices in Mississauga and Hamilton, Ontario, led by director Gurpreet Singh Mangat. The firm handles immigration, criminal, family, civil litigation, real estate, and wills and es…

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Paquette Wilhelm is a Hamilton criminal law firm that practises solely in criminal defence, with over 60 years of combined experience. Its lawyers represent clients at all stages of the criminal process, from pre-char…

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Petgrave Law is a Hamilton law firm run by Ramon Petgrave, practising criminal law, family law, and immigration law. It represents clients in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice on matters r…

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PJKJ Law

2 lawyers · Est. 1928

PJKJ Law is a Hamilton firm practising family law, estate law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal law, serving clients across Southwestern Ontario. Its lineage traces back to Harold Minden's downtown H…

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Protomanni & Associates operates multiple offices across Ontario (Toronto, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Windsor) and provides comprehensive legal services in family law, criminal law, employment law, civil litigation, im…

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Raftery Law

1 lawyer

Raftery Law is a criminal defence practice in Hamilton, Ontario, led by Cole Raftery, who has practiced criminal law for more than 35 years. The firm defends clients against charges including impaired driving, drug of…

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S. Athwal Law

1 lawyer

S. Athwal Law is a criminal defence firm serving clients across Ontario, including Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton, Newmarket, Oshawa, and Milton. It handles a broad range of criminal matters, from domestic and sexual ass…

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Sohal Barrister

1 lawyer · Est. 2022

Sohal Barrister is a Hamilton-based law firm offering criminal defence and civil litigation services. Founded in 2022 by Manvir Sohal, the firm serves Hamilton and surrounding areas including Norfolk County, Port Dove…

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