York Region

Criminal Defence Law Firms in Markham, Ontario

18 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 Markham?

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

AIMMS Law Professional Corporation is a Markham, Ontario law firm led by founder Mohammad Ameli. The firm handles criminal law, civil litigation, business law, real estate, immigration, and professional regulatory mat…

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Ayaz Mehdi Professional Corporation, operating as Mehdi Law, is a boutique law firm based in Markham, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in person and remotely. The firm practices family law, criminal law, immi…

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AYF Law

2 lawyers

AYF Law is a full-service law firm based in Markham, Ontario that serves the Greater Toronto Area. Its team of lawyers, paralegals, and immigration consultants handles family law, criminal law, wills and estates, real…

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Bozai Law

5 lawyers · Est. 2013

Bozai Law is a Markham, Ontario law firm that has been in existence since 2013, most recently rebranding as Bozai Law PC. It serves clients across the Greater Toronto Area in family law, real estate law, criminal law,…

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Chakra Law Professional Corporation is a Markham, Ontario criminal defence practice led by Gokul Kamaraj, called to the bar in 2016. The firm represents clients in bail hearings, first appearances, trial matters and s…

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Dikson Law

1 lawyer

Dikson Law is a boutique criminal defence firm in Markham serving the Greater Toronto Area. It handles assault, property, driving, weapons, homicide, and sexual offence cases, using a trial-ready approach to negotiati…

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Loon Law

1 lawyer

Loon Law is an Ontario firm serving Greater Toronto Area clients from offices in Scarborough and Markham. The firm practices construction law, real estate, municipal law, and immigration law, along with civil litigati…

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Malmazada Law

2 lawyers · Est. 2009

Malmazada Law is a Markham, Ontario law firm founded in 2009 by Joseph Malmazada. The firm practices real estate, criminal, family, and commercial law, plus civil litigation and notary services, and has grown from a s…

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Mazrooyi Law Professional Corporation is a criminal defence firm serving Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, and the wider GTA from its Markham office. The firm handles criminal and quasi-criminal matters and provincial …

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Morcross & Olive Law Professional Corporation (MOL PC) is a Markham, Ontario law firm advising individuals and organizations on domestic and cross-border legal matters. It practises criminal litigation, civil litigati…

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Neuberger & Partners LLP

5 lawyers · Est. 1993

Neuberger & Partners LLP is a Toronto criminal defence firm founded in 1993, with a second office in Markham serving York Region. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal law, including sexual assault and domestic vio…

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Samuel Eng & Associates

1 lawyer · Est. 1994

Samuel Eng & Associates is a Markham-based law firm founded in 1994, with a branch office in Mississauga. The multilingual full-service firm offers immigration, litigation, real estate, family law, and criminal law se…

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Shen's Law Professional Corporation is a criminal defence practice led by Jake Shen, a former Toronto police officer, with offices in Markham, Toronto, and Gilford. The firm defends clients against assault, fraud, dru…

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Wijesundera Associates

3 lawyers · Est. 2002

Wijesundera Associates is a Markham, Ontario law firm established in 2002, serving individuals, families and businesses across the Toronto and GTA area. The firm practises real estate, family law, corporate-commercial…

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Wisener Law

1 lawyer

Wisener Law is a criminal defence practice based in Markham, Ontario, run by lawyer Sheldon Wisener. The firm regularly appears in courts across York Region and southern Ontario, handling charges ranging from assault …

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WP Legal Professional is a Greater Toronto Area firm handling criminal charges, traffic ticket defence, landlord and tenant disputes, employment standards matters, and small claims representation. The firm has more th…

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X-Copper is an Ontario legal-services firm that defends traffic tickets, criminal charges, and commercial vehicle offences. Its team includes criminal defence lawyers, former police officers, and licensed paralegals. …

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Zaidi Legal Professional Corporation is a virtual law firm serving clients across Ontario and Saskatchewan, with an office in Markham, Ontario available by appointment. The firm practices immigration law, real estate …

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