Waterloo Region

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Kitchener, Ontario

27 law firms.

What does a criminal defence lawyer do?

A criminal defence lawyer represents people charged under the Criminal Code and related statutes, from impaired driving and assault to fraud and drug offences. They'll protect your rights at every stage, from the first bail hearing through to trial or resolution.

The Criminal Code is federal law, so the offences are the same across the country, but charges are prosecuted in each province's own courts.

How do you choose the right firm in Kitchener?

Ask about experience with your specific charge, how well the lawyer knows the local courthouse and Crown, and whether they've taken similar matters to trial. Early advice matters, especially around bail and disclosure.

LawOnline lists 27 criminal defence firms in Kitchener, Ontario. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Kitchener below.

Adam Rice Law

1 lawyer

Adam Rice Law is a solo criminal defence practice serving the Waterloo-Wellington area. Adam P. G. Rice is a barrister and solicitor who focuses on criminal law.

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Biesbroek Law

Est. 2019

Biesbroek Law is a sole-practitioner practice based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on criminal, quasi-criminal, and administrative law. Quasi-criminal work covers regulatory, bylaw, and traffic offences, and the admin…

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Cooper Lord Law

3 lawyers · Est. 2013

Cooper Lord Law is a criminal defence firm in Kitchener, Ontario, founded by Cooper Lord in 2013 and expanded in 2023. It works exclusively in criminal law, defending charges that range from drug, driving, weapons, an…

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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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David Lang Barrister & Solicitor is a solo criminal and family law practice in Kitchener, Ontario, run by David J. Lang for over 30 years. It handles criminal and family matters in the Ontario Court of Justice and the…

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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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Drexler Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2018

Drexler Law is a criminal defence practice led by Jordan Drexler, serving accused persons across Southwestern Ontario. It handles impaired driving, drug offences, assault, sexual assault, regulatory offences, and youn…

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Edwardh Ghadiyali Law

2 lawyers · Est. 2021

Edwardh Ghadiyali Law is a criminal defence firm practising exclusively in criminal law, with its office in Kitchener, Ontario. It serves the Waterloo region, the GTHA, Oshawa and Ontario's Central East region, handli…

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Eric Uhlmann is a criminal defence lawyer practising on his own in Kitchener since 2014. He handles criminal matters mainly in Kitchener and Guelph, and he also does part-time work as a Crown prosecutor in Toronto. He…

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Heighton Law is a criminal defence practice in Kitchener, Ontario. Its work covers criminal trials and appeals, including impaired and dangerous driving, drug offences, domestic violence, sexual offences, firearms cha…

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HKS Law

2 lawyers · Est. 2020

HKS Law is a Kitchener, Ontario law firm founded in 2020 by Harpreet Kaur Singh. It serves Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and surrounding communities across real estate, family and divorce, immigration, wills and est…

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Kainth Law Group

2 lawyers

Kainth Law Group is a law firm in the Waterloo Region, based in Kitchener, Ontario. Its lawyers practise family law, criminal defence, real estate, wills and estates, and corporate matters. The firm is led by principa…

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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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M Rakib Law Professional Corporation is a Kitchener, Ontario firm offering immigration law, real estate law, criminal defence, family law, wills and powers of attorney, and notary public services. The firm is led by M…

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Malcolm McRae Criminal Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

Malcolm McRae Criminal Law is a solo criminal defence practice in Kitchener, Ontario, serving Southwestern Ontario. Malcolm McRae has focused entirely on criminal law, working first with a criminal defence firm and as…

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Richard Marchak Criminal Lawyer is a solo criminal defence practice in Kitchener, serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. Marchak has over 20 years of experience and represents clients facing criminal charg…

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Ritter Harvey Law

2 lawyers

Ritter Harvey Law is a criminal defence firm in downtown Kitchener, near the Waterloo Region Courthouse, practising solely in criminal law, regulatory offences, and Highway Traffic Act matters. The firm is led by Bruc…

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SafaLaw

1 lawyer

SafaLaw is a Kitchener criminal defence firm run by Sean Safa, who has more than two decades of experience. It defends charges under the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substanc…

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Satnam Grewal Law is a Kitchener, Ontario practice focused exclusively on criminal defence and immigration law. It serves clients across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford, Woodstock, Hamilton and Milton. Satna…

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Scaria Law Professional Corporation is a general-practice firm in Kitchener, Ontario, led by Biju Maniyanchira Scaria. Its work concentrates on criminal defence and real estate. The firm offers weekend appointments an…

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Schaffer & Schaffer

2 lawyers · Est. 1982

Schaffer & Schaffer is a family-run general-practice firm in Kitchener that's served the Waterloo Region since 1982. It handles real estate, family law, criminal law, personal injury, wills and estates, and corporate …

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Scholten Defence

1 lawyer

Scholten Defence (formerly Cowan Law Chambers) is a criminal defence firm based in Kitchener, Ontario, with additional offices in Toronto, Grey County and Huron County. The firm handles assault, drug, firearms, homici…

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Shuh Cline & Grossman LLP

3 lawyers · Est. 1976

Shuh Cline & Grossman LLP is a Kitchener, Ontario firm established in 1976. It offers a broad range of services, including litigation, accident and personal injury claims, corporate and commercial law, immigration, ad…

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