City of Hamilton

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Hamilton, Ontario

40 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 40 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.

Aitken Robertson

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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…

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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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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…

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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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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 …

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Collett Read LLP

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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

3 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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Drake Law

10 lawyers

Drake Law is a multi-office family law, real estate law, and wills and estates firm with its head office in London, Ontario and branch offices in Sarnia, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, a…

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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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Enje Daniels Criminal Law is a criminal defence practice serving the Hamilton area. The firm provides compassionate and experienced representation for individuals facing criminal charges, with a focus on protecting cl…

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Frankel Law

1 lawyer · Est. 1979

Frankel Law is a Hamilton firm of barristers and solicitors led by sole proprietor Stephan Frankel, who's practised in the city since 1979. The firm's work spans real estate (residential and commercial), corporate and…

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Genesee Law

2 lawyers

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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Jag Virk Criminal Lawyers is a criminal defence firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, with offices in Hamilton, Brampton, and Burlington. It's led by Jag Virk, a criminal defence lawyer with over 19 years…

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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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JP Mann Law Firm

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JP Mann Law Firm is a full-service Ontario firm founded by Jagpal Mann, with offices in Mississauga and Hamilton. It practises real estate, immigration, family law, personal injury, and criminal defence, and assists e…

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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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