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

48 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.

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…

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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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Amin Law Professional Corporation

1 lawyer · Est. 2014

Amin Law Professional Corporation is a law firm in London, Ontario, offering criminal defence, real estate, estate planning, guardianship applications, and corporate law services, with bundled service packages for you…

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Amit Singh Law is a solo criminal defence and family law practice operated by Amiteshwar (Amit) Singh, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public. Singh is a member of the Peel Law Association and the Criminal Lawyers' As…

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AR Litigation Law Firm is a London and Windsor, Ontario based practice offering family law, immigration law, criminal law, paralegal services and notary public services.

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Basiga Law Firm, Professional Corporation is a cross-border Canada-US law firm with offices in London and Sarnia, Ontario, and Okemos, Michigan, focused on criminal defence, family law, and US-Canada immigration matte…

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Bellehumeur Law

1 lawyer

Bellehumeur Law is a law firm in London, Ontario, that provides trauma-informed legal services to survivors of sexual violence and advises organizations on preventing abuse, harassment, and discrimination. The firm is…

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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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Conron Law Professional Corporation

2 lawyers · Est. 2013

Conron Law Professional Corporation is a criminal defence firm in London, Ontario, led by Carolynn V. Conron since its founding in 2013. The firm represents clients facing all types of criminal charges, including assa…

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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

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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Darr Law is a small law practice based in London, Ontario that serves clients across the city and surrounding area. It handles real estate transactions, criminal defence, and employment matters, and it offers both in-…

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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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Dobson Law

2 lawyers

Dobson Law is a criminal defence firm with offices in Woodstock and London, Ontario. The firm represents clients on Criminal Code charges, provincial offences and traffic tickets, bail hearings, youth court matters, a…

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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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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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Elizabeth Ferris Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2014

Elizabeth Ferris Law is a sole-practitioner criminal defence firm in London, Ontario, founded by Elizabeth Ferris in early 2014. The practice also offers notary and commissioner of oaths services and agency or contrac…

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Ellis Criminal Law

3 lawyers · Est. 2006

Ellis Criminal Law is a London, Ontario criminal-defence firm founded by Ron Ellis in 2006 and now led by principal Laura Ellis. The firm represents clients facing the full range of criminal allegations, from impaired…

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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

1 lawyer

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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Jim Dean Law Professional Corporation

3 lawyers · Est. 2011

Jim Dean Law Professional Corporation is a criminal law and wills and estates firm in London, Ontario, founded in 2011 by Jim Dean, a former police officer with two decades of policing experience. The firm, based at t…

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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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