Webb Barristers
1 lawyer · Established 2016 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
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Accepts Legal AidVirtual appointmentsAbout Webb Barristers
Webb Barristers is a Toronto criminal defence practice built around a single lawyer, Melanie Webb, who has practiced criminal law since being called to the Ontario bar in 2008. Webb founded the firm, registered as Melanie J. Webb Law Professional Corporation, in 2016 after several years practicing with senior criminal counsel. The practice is limited to criminal trials and appeals, covering matters from investigation and bail through preliminary hearings, trial, and sentencing, along with appellate advocacy, extradition, and professional discipline and regulatory proceedings before bodies such as the Law Society and the Ontario Securities Commission.
Webb holds a law degree from the University of Toronto (2007), a master's degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University (2004), and an honours science degree with a diploma in music performance from McMaster University (2002). Webb sits on Legal Aid Ontario's Extremely Serious Criminal Matters panel and the Pro Bono Ontario roster for Supreme Court of Canada leave to appeal applications, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded the firm in 2016, registered as Melanie J. Webb Law Professional Corporation, after several years practicing with senior criminal counsel.
- Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for criminal defence.
- Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section for 2025 to 2026, after chairing the Ontario Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section from 2019 to 2020 and serving as its Toronto representative on OBA Council.
- Currently serves as Secretary of the Ontario Bar Association's Board of Directors.
In the community
- Sat on the board of Breakaway Addiction Services, a Toronto addiction treatment charity, from 2011 to 2020.
- Testified on criminal justice legislation before the House of Commons, the Senate of Canada, and the Ontario Legislative Assembly.
- Spoke with CBC News about ongoing delays in the Ontario court system.
- Presented on bail law to a joint panel of the Ontario Bar Association's Criminal Justice and Citizenship and Immigration Law sections.
- Publishes articles on criminal law developments in For the Defence and The Lawyer's Daily, including pieces on bail reform and police expert witnesses.
Good to know
Woman-owned
Virtual appointments
By appointment
In-person servicesFees & payment
Legal aidWho handles what
The neighbourhood
Webb Barristers is based at 488 Wellington Street West, a former industrial building in Toronto's Wellington Place area that now houses office space. Designed by architect J.A. Harvey, the building is protected under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and sits within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District, alongside a neighbouring heritage structure known as the Granatstein building.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Webb Barristers handle criminal appeals as well as trials?
- Yes. The firm handles both conviction and sentence appeals along with trial work, representing clients at every stage from investigation through to a final result.
- I'm facing a serious drug charge. Can Webb Barristers represent me?
- Yes. The firm's practice includes drug prosecutions involving possession, trafficking, production, and importation, as well as other serious matters such as fraud and organized crime charges.
- Does the firm handle extradition cases?
- Yes, including making submissions to the Minister of Justice on a surrender decision.
- I'm the subject of a Law Society or securities regulator investigation. Can the firm help?
- Yes. Webb Barristers represents clients in professional discipline and regulatory matters before bodies including the Law Society and the Ontario Securities Commission.
- How long has Melanie Webb been practicing criminal law?
- Webb was called to the Ontario bar in 2008 and has practiced criminal law since then, founding Webb Barristers in 2016 after several years practicing with senior criminal counsel.
- Can I meet with the firm without coming into the office?
- Yes. Consultations are available by telephone, virtual video conference, or in person at the firm's Toronto office.
Where to find them
488 Wellington St. W., Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1E3 · 416-323-3242
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