Waterloo Region

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Waterloo, Ontario

7 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 Waterloo?

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 7 criminal defence firms in Waterloo, Ontario. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the criminal defence firms in Waterloo below.

Collett Read LLP

9 lawyers

Collett Read LLP is a criminal defence firm headquartered beside the John Sopinka courthouse in Hamilton, with offices in Burlington, Brampton, Mississauga, Waterloo, St. Catharines, and Oshawa. It practises exclusive…

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Gehl & Gehl

3 lawyers

Gehl & Gehl is a three-lawyer general-practice firm in Waterloo that's served the region for about 40 years. Its work spans real estate, wills and estates, corporate and civil matters, and criminal defence.

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Godinho Zager Kraska LLP is a criminal defence firm with 20+ years of combined experience from former prosecutors. The firm serves clients across Ontario with expert representation in high-stakes and straightforward c…

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Ichim Law

3 lawyers

Ichim Law is a multidisciplinary law firm in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. It practises family law, immigration law, criminal law, civil litigation, and personal injury. The firm is owned by lawyer Gloria Ichim.

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Kelly & Co.

2 lawyers

Kelly & Co., Barristers and Solicitors is a full-service law firm based in Waterloo Region, Southern Ontario. Its practice spans civil litigation, family law, business and commercial law, employment, personal injury, …

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Kraska Law

1 lawyer

Kraska Law is a boutique criminal defence practice serving clients across Ontario, operated by Robert S. Kraska, a former federal and provincial Crown prosecutor. It handles criminal defence, criminal appeals, and tra…

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Maner Law

2 lawyers

Maner Law is a Toronto boutique law firm with a second office in Waterloo, practicing criminal law, civil litigation, immigration law, and family law. Its lawyers are licensed to practice in Ontario and represent clie…

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