Toronto Criminal Lawyers
We Help Solve your Criminal Law Problems
Daniel Brown Law is a Toronto criminal defence firm that represents people charged with serious criminal offences across Ontario. Our lawyers defend sexual assault, impaired driving, fraud, drug, assault, weapons, and domestic violence charges at every level of court — from bail hearings through trials and appeals.
Consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top criminal defence firms by Best Lawyers, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and the Globe and Mail.
DANIEL BROWN LAW AT A GLANCE
There is a lot going on behind the scenes at Daniel Brown Law. Here it is by the numbers.
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We ARE AWARD WINNING CRIMINAL LAWYERS
Daniel Brown Law LLP is repeatedly recognized as one of Canada’s best criminal defence law firms — named among Canada’s Top Criminal Law Boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and ranked by Best Lawyers among the nation’s leading criminal defence and appellate law firms.
We are one of only a handful of Canadian criminal defence firms honoured by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026, and we are frequent winners in the Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Lawyer, Best Law Firm, and Best Legal Services.
“One of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026”— The Globe and Mail
Our lawyers are equally distinguished: Daniel Brown, Mark Halfyard, and Hilary Dudding are listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada for criminal defence and in Post City Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers, while Colleen McKeown — a Precedent Setter (2022) — together with Lindsay Board and Chloe Boubalos are recognized by Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” (2026).
Few firms in Canada match this breadth of recognition with the courtroom experience to back it up.
We are a full service
Criminal Law Firm
For more than 20 years, our Toronto criminal defence lawyers have handled thousands of trials and appeals. Daniel Brown and his legal team defend clients at every level of court — from the Ontario Court of Justice through the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. We know the prosecutors, we know the judges, and we know how to build a defence that works.
HOW OUR CRIMINAL LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU
Few things are as stressful and life-changing as facing a criminal charge. The impact on your personal and professional life can be immediate and serious.
From the moment you contact us, our team works to protect your rights, your reputation, and your future.
Our criminal defence lawyers get involved early — from the start of an investigation through to trial or an appeal — because the sooner we act, the more options we have.
Many of our clients are professionals who have never been in trouble before.
We treat every file with urgency and work to resolve it as quickly and favourably as possible.
Pre-Charge Advocacy
We specialize in negotiating with the police to prevent criminal charges before they are filed. Our best work often happens behind the scenes—stopping a case before it ever reaches the courtroom.
Police Investigations
Our legal services include interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, reviewing documents, analyzing legal and reputational risks, and negotiating with law enforcement and prosecutors.
Crisis Management
We offer crisis management advice to professionals and businesses, helping them handle media attention and public scrutiny. Our greatest successes are the clients who stay out of the headlines.
Criminal Trials
If charges are filed, our criminal defence lawyers fight hard in the courtroom. We know how to challenge evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and hold the Crown to its burden. Our strong reputation with prosecutors and judges opens doors that matter at every stage of a case.
Legal Opinions & Advice
We advise individuals and businesses on their legal rights and responsibilities. Many clients turn to us when they need guidance on responding to active police investigations.
Criminal Appeals
We handle complex criminal appeals at all levels of court, including the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
A Criminal Law Firm WITH A DIFFERENT APPROACH
If you are facing criminal charges, choosing the right defence lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
At Daniel Brown Law, our goal is simple: resolve your legal matter quickly, discreetly, and effectively.
No matter how complex or straightforward your case, you can expect sharp legal advice, complete discretion, and aggressive advocacy when it counts.
Our defence team pools its knowledge on every file — multiple lawyers reviewing disclosure, testing theories, and preparing for court. You deal directly with the lawyers handling your case, not assistants.
Daniel Brown Law represents clients in all types of indictable and summary conviction trials and appeals.
CHARGES WE DEFEND
Our criminal defence lawyers handle a wide range of charges across Ontario. Explore our practice areas below.
Driving Offences
Impaired Driving, Driving Over 80, DUI, Refusing a Breath Sample, Dangerous Driving, Failing to Remain.
Assault Offences
Assault, Domestic Assault, Utter Threats, Harassment, Bodily Harm, Aggravated Assault.
Homicide Offences
Murder, Manslaughter, Criminal Negligence Causing Death, Dangerous Driving Causing Death.
Weapons Offences
Firearm Possession, Weapons Trafficking, Weapons Possession, Carry Concealed Weapons.
Sexual Offences
Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Sexual Exploitation, Voyeurism, Distributing an Intimate Image.
Property Offences
Theft, Shoplifting, Fraud, Possessing Stolen Property, Robbery, Mischief, Credit Card Possession.
Administration of Justice
Obstruct Police, Fail to Comply with Bail, Fail to Appear at Court, Public Mischief, Peace Bonds.
Driving Offences
Impaired Driving, Driving Over 80, DUI, Refusing a Breath Sample, Dangerous Driving, Failing to Remain.
Assault Offences
Assault, Domestic Assault, Utter Threats, Harassment, Bodily Harm, Aggravated Assault.
Homicide Offences
Murder, Manslaughter, Criminal Negligence Causing Death, Dangerous Driving Causing Death.
Weapons Offences
Firearm Possession, Weapons Trafficking, Weapons Possession, Carry Concealed Weapons.
Sexual Offences
Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Sexual Exploitation, Voyeurism, Distributing an Intimate Image.
Property Offences
Theft, Shoplifting, Fraud, Possessing Stolen Property, Robbery, Mischief, Credit Card Possession.
Administration of Justice
Obstruct Police, Fail to Comply with Bail, Fail to Appear at Court, Public Mischief, Peace Bonds.
WE ARE EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL APPEAL LAWYERS
Daniel Brown Law is widely recognized as one of Canada’s best criminal appeal law firms. Our appellate practice covers both criminal and administrative appeals across Ontario.
Our legal team includes former judicial appeal clerks who know firsthand what judges look for, as well as seasoned criminal appeal lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defence.
We have argued some of Canada’s most significant and precedent-setting criminal appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Learn more about criminal law appeals, including how to apply for appeal bail, defend against a Crown-initiated appeal, or challenge a conviction under the Provincial Offences Act.
OUR LAW FIRM IN THE NEWS
Canada’s top news networks regularly call on our lawyers for expert commentary on criminal cases making headlines.
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CBC News
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CTV Canada AM
Trevin David
CTV Your Morning
Colleen McKeown
CTV News
James Bray
Global News
OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS
How to Defend a Fraud Over $5,000 Charge in Toronto
Facing a Fraud Over $5,000 Charge in Toronto? What You Need to Know and Why Hiring Daniel Brown Law Could Save Your Future One moment you’re a professional managing clients, finances or corporate matters — the next you’re staring down an accusation for fraud over…
Accused of Sexual Assault in Toronto? 7 Critical Defence Steps
Introduction: The Moment Everything Changes Being accused of sexual assault is a seismic event. The moment you become aware of a police investigation or face an arrest, your world is turned upside down. The shock, fear, and profound uncertainty can be paralyzing. In…
Refusing a Breath Sample in Toronto: 7 Surprising Truths
The Police Vehicle in Your Rearview Mirror You hear the police siren blaring. Your heart races as the officer walks up and says: “I’m demanding you provide a sample of your breath into an approved screening device.” In that split second, you have a choice: blow or…
Client Testimonials
The best choice for experience and reliability, Daniel Brown and his team put in work to not just fight, but to win cases.
Daniel Brown Law is honestly the only choice of lawyer anybody should go with if you happen to get into legal issues. His whole team is so professional and knowledgeable and takes time to explain the entire process.
I would highly recommend the professional and talented lawyers at this firm. The lawyers all worked as a cohesive team to ensure that I had the best possible defence.
Let’s Work Together
Contact Daniel Brown Law at (416) 297-7200 to discuss how we can help solve your criminal law problem.