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Criminal Defence Law Firms in Middlesex County (London), Ontario

25 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer in London do?

A criminal defence lawyer in London represents people charged with an offence, from the first court appearance through to trial or an earlier resolution. Day to day, that means securing bail, reviewing the Crown's disclosure, negotiating with prosecutors, and defending a contested charge at trial. Common files include impaired driving, assault, theft, and drug charges. Most matters for London, Strathroy, and Middlesex Centre are dealt with at the London Courthouse at 80 Dundas Street.

A defence lawyer's work starts well before any trial date. Early advice can shape whether you're released on bail, what evidence the Crown actually has, and which resolutions are realistic. If you've been charged, it's worth getting that advice quickly rather than waiting for the file to move.

Which court hears a criminal charge in London?

The offences themselves come from the Criminal Code, which is federal law that applies the same way across Canada. What changes from place to place is the court structure. Most charges start, and many finish, in the Ontario Court of Justice. The most serious matters, and cases where an accused elects trial by a judge and jury, proceed to the Superior Court of Justice. Both courts sit at the London Courthouse, so where your case is heard depends on the charge and the choices you and your lawyer make, not on where in Middlesex County you live.

What if you can't afford a lawyer?

If cost is a barrier, Legal Aid Ontario can help in two ways. Duty counsel are lawyers on hand at the courthouse to give free advice at a first appearance or bail hearing, and you don't need a certificate to speak with one. For ongoing representation on a serious charge, Legal Aid Ontario issues certificates to people who qualify financially, and a certificate covers a private lawyer who accepts that work. Timing matters either way. Bail is usually decided in the first days after an arrest, and some steps carry firm deadlines, so getting a lawyer involved early helps you avoid a misstep that's hard to undo.

How do you choose a criminal defence firm in London?

Start with a lawyer who regularly defends the kind of charge you're facing, whether that's a first impaired driving offence or a serious matter headed for the Superior Court. Ask who will actually appear with you in court, how they approach bail and Crown negotiations, and whether they're ready to run a trial rather than only seek a plea. Firms serving the London area take cases from the city and from surrounding communities like Strathroy and Middlesex Centre, so location is rarely the deciding factor. It also helps to settle fees at the outset, including whether the firm accepts Legal Aid certificates.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in London below.

Alexander Hodder is a sole-practice lawyer based in London, Ontario, offering legal services before all levels of court between Windsor and Toronto, including London, Woodstock, Sarnia, Goderich, Chatham-Kent, Brantfo…

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Cake Criminal Defence

1 lawyer · Est. 2020

Cake Criminal Defence is a sole-practitioner criminal law firm in London, Ontario, founded in 2020 by Nick Cake. The firm focuses on criminal defence work, including impaired driving cases, and offers after-hours avai…

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Circelli Law

2 lawyers · Est. 1977

Circelli Law is a general practice law firm in London, Ontario, serving clients since 1977. The firm handles criminal law, real estate, mortgages and enforcement, business and corporate law, civil litigation, wills an…

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Cudmore Law Office is a criminal defence and appeals practice in London, Ontario, now led by Perrie Douglas, who previously practised with the firm's founder, Gordon Cudmore, now retired. The firm represents clients i…

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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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DeMelo Heathcote

4 lawyers · Est. 2014

DeMelo Heathcote is a criminal defence firm in London, Ontario, founded by Cassandra DeMelo in 2014. Katie Heathcote joined the firm as a partner in 2022. The firm represents individuals charged with a wide range of c…

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Dominion Criminal Defence is a boutique criminal defence firm serving Southwestern Ontario. The firm represents clients in trials and appeals and has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, handling matters in…

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Farquhar Law Criminal Defence is a criminal defence firm in London, Ontario, representing clients across Ontario, including London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Goderich, Kitchener, Sarnia, and Windsor. The firm handles mat…

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Hardy & Associates Law LLP is a London, Ontario criminal defence firm focused exclusively on criminal defence work, with over 60 years of combined experience defending clients charged with criminal offences, including…

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Jeff Conway Law

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Jeff Conway Law is a small firm in London, Ontario focused on criminal matters and civil litigation, including Highway Traffic Act and provincial offences, criminal record purges and pardons, employment law, real esta…

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Jonathan Pitblado Law Office is a law practice with offices in Walkerton and London, Ontario, run by lawyer Jonathan Pitblado. The firm focuses on employment law, criminal law, and provincial offences, including impai…

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Ko Bhamra Criminal Law Office is a sole-practitioner criminal law firm in London, Ontario. The practice is restricted exclusively to criminal law, with a particular focus on youth criminal justice, representing both a…

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Kruse Law Firm

6 lawyers · Est. 1993

Kruse Law Firm is a criminal defence practice founded in 1993 by Michael Kruse, a former Crown prosecutor. It defends Criminal Code and impaired-driving charges across Ontario, from sexual assault and domestic assault…

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Lakin Afolabi Law

3 lawyers

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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Millars Lawyers

3 lawyers

Millars Lawyers is a full-service law firm with offices in Toronto and London, Ontario. The firm handles criminal defence, personal injury, civil litigation, real estate, family law, corporate and business law, and wi…

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Nicola Circelli Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2019

Nicola Circelli Law is a criminal defence practice based in London, Ontario, serving clients across the province. The firm focuses on impaired driving, assault, drug and weapons offences, bail hearings, and mental hea…

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O'Hara Law

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O'Hara Law is a sole-practitioner criminal defence firm based in London, Ontario, led by lawyer Lucas O'Hara. The firm represents clients facing criminal charges across Southwestern Ontario, regularly appearing at cou…

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Rupin Bal Law Professional Corporation is a criminal defence law firm in Ontario with offices in Toronto and Brampton. It is led by Rupinjit Singh Bal and handles driving offences, sexual offences, assault, drug offen…

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Skinner Criminal Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

Skinner Criminal Law is a criminal law firm, established in 2012, that represents clients facing criminal charges and provincial offences matters in London, Ontario.

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Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation is a criminal defence firm in London, Ontario, representing clients in impaired driving, drug, weapons, and assault matters, among other criminal charges. The firm has handled ove…

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Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP

6 lawyers · Est. 1981

Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP is a London, Ontario law firm established in 1981, with a documented predecessor history reaching back to 1938. The firm operates from offices in London and Komoka, Ontario, offering servic…

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Trinity Criminal Defence is a criminal defence firm in London, Ontario founded by Isaac Heo. The firm represents clients facing criminal charges including assault, sexual offences, impaired driving, youth offences, th…

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Velox Law Professional Corporation is a bilingual criminal defence firm founded by Sam Puchala, with offices in London and Woodstock, Ontario. It focuses on high-stakes criminal matters, including all levels of assaul…

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X-Copper is an Ontario legal-services firm that defends traffic tickets, criminal charges, and commercial vehicle offences. Its team includes criminal defence lawyers, former police officers, and licensed paralegals. …

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