Law Office of Robb MacDonald
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The Law Office of Robb MacDonald is a solo criminal defence practice in downtown Toronto, appearing in Ontario's Provincial and Superior courts, with a focus on jury trials covering charges from drug offences and assault to fraud, domestic and sexual assault, weapons offences, and homicide. The office is in the Fashion Building at 130 Spadina Avenue, where MacDonald shares law chambers with fellow criminal defence lawyers John Struthers and David Butt.
MacDonald graduated from Queen's University's law school in 2006 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 2007, after undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Texas. Before starting a criminal defence practice, MacDonald worked at the law office of Edward Greenspan QC and articled in the advocacy department at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, then left a position in finance at RBC Dominion Securities in 2003 to practise trial law. While in law school, MacDonald won the Arnup Cup and the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association Cup, two provincial courtroom advocacy championships.
MacDonald has argued jury trials across Ontario, including a 2025 trial in Waterford, Ontario that ended in an acquittal, and a Collingwood, Ontario case in which manslaughter charges tied to a home invasion were withdrawn while serving as co-counsel. MacDonald has also provided commentary on Canadian criminal cases for CTV News, Global News, ET Canada, and eTalk.
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Milestones & recognition
- Graduated from Queen's University's law school in 2006 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 2007.
- Won the Arnup Cup and the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association Cup, two provincial courtroom advocacy championships, while in law school.
- Worked at the law office of Edward Greenspan QC in Toronto and articled in the advocacy department at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP before starting a criminal defence practice.
- Left a position in finance at RBC Dominion Securities in 2003 to practise trial law.
- Practises in law chambers with fellow criminal defence lawyers John Struthers and David Butt.
- Defended a client at trial in a 2025 Waterford, Ontario homicide case that ended in an acquittal.
- Served as co-counsel in a Collingwood, Ontario case in which manslaughter charges connected to a home invasion were withdrawn.
- Has provided commentary on Canadian criminal cases for CTV News, Global News, ET Canada, and eTalk.
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The office is in the Fashion Building at 130 Spadina Avenue, an eight story building constructed in 1927 at the northwest corner of Camden Street and Spadina Avenue. The building sits in what was historically Toronto's Garment District, a hub for the city's textile and clothing manufacturers through the early and mid 20th century.
The surrounding blocks, bounded roughly by Bathurst Street, Spadina Avenue, Queen Street West, and Front Street, are now known as the Fashion District. Many of the area's old warehouse and loft buildings, once home to garment factories, have been converted into offices, restaurants, and residential lofts, while some textile, bead, and clothing shops remain, a reminder of the neighbourhood's manufacturing past.
Frequently asked questions
- What criminal charges does the Law Office of Robb MacDonald handle?
- The practice handles drug offences, assault, fraud, murder and manslaughter, weapons offences, domestic assault, sexual assault, criminal harassment, theft and property crimes, DUI and impaired driving, and youth crimes.
- I've been charged with impaired driving in Toronto, can this firm help?
- Yes. DUI and impaired driving is one of the firm's listed practice areas, alongside the other criminal charges it handles in Ontario's Provincial and Superior courts.
- Is there a fee for the first consultation?
- No. The firm offers a free initial consultation, which can be arranged by phone or through the contact form on its website.
- How long has Robb MacDonald been practicing law?
- MacDonald graduated from Queen's University's law school in 2006 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 2007.
- Can the firm take on a case outside Toronto?
- While the firm is based in Toronto, cases are also handled in other jurisdictions within Ontario and across Canada.
- How can I reach the firm, and is someone available after hours?
- The firm can be reached at (416) 315-1505 and is available by phone 24/7. MacDonald is typically in court five days a week, so text messages often get the fastest response outside of court hours.
Where to find them
130 Spadina Ave, Suite 606, Toronto, ON M5V 2L4 · 416-315-1505
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