Cotton-O'Brien Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About Cotton-O'Brien Law
Cotton O'Brien Law is a solo criminal defence practice in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, founded by Cameron Cotton-O'Brien. The firm represents clients across Ontario in bail hearings, criminal trials, and criminal appeals, handling charges that range from assault, sexual assault, and domestic violence to drug and firearm offences, theft, and impaired driving. Cotton-O'Brien has appeared at all levels of court in the province, and before opening the firm, articled and worked as an associate at established Toronto criminal trial and appeal firms.
The law degree came from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Before law school, Cotton-O'Brien did graduate research in political theory at McGill University, producing a thesis on the right to justification in criminal punishment, taught classes on ancient political thought and the ethical philosophy of Aristotle and Nietzsche, and spent time as a visiting doctoral researcher at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main.
Practice areas
In the community
- While studying at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Cotton-O'Brien worked as a caseworker in the Criminal Division of Downtown Legal Services, a legal clinic that provides free representation to low-income clients.
- Cotton-O'Brien has volunteered with the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers.
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The neighbourhood
Cotton O'Brien Law's office is on Bedford Road in the Annex, a residential Toronto neighbourhood that runs from Queen's Park to Bathurst Street and from Bloor Street north to Davenport Road. It's the same stretch of the city where Cotton-O'Brien studied law: the University of Toronto's St. George campus and the Royal Ontario Museum are both a short walk away, and the shops and cafes along Bloor Street are close by.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Cotton O'Brien Law help with bail hearings on short notice?
- The firm says it offers legal assistance around the clock following an arrest and works to secure a client's release from custody as quickly as possible, including presenting evidence of community ties, employment, and suitable sureties.
- What kinds of criminal charges does Cotton O'Brien Law defend?
- The firm defends a range of criminal charges, including assault, sexual assault, drug and firearm offences, theft, impaired driving, and domestic violence, at the trial level.
- Does Cotton O'Brien Law handle criminal appeals?
- Yes. The firm handles criminal appeals at multiple court levels, working to challenge convictions and sentences.
- Where is Cotton O'Brien Law located and who does it represent?
- The firm is located at 15 Bedford Road in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood and represents clients in criminal matters across Ontario.
- Does Cotton O'Brien Law accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- Cameron Cotton-O'Brien is listed in Legal Aid Ontario's lawyer directory as a criminal law practitioner, so Legal Aid clients can look the firm up there before reaching out.
- How big is Cotton O'Brien Law?
- It's a solo criminal defence practice founded by Cameron Cotton-O'Brien, who handles bail hearings, trials, and appeals directly.
Where to find them
15 Bedford Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5R 2J7 · 437-388-8759
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