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Simcoe County
Bradford criminal defence lawyers.
Charged in Bradford West Gwillimbury? Adult matters appear by Zoom in Courtroom 2 on Thursdays.
Bradford Courthouse · 57 Holland Street East, Bradford, ON L3Z 1H8
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The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law have defended people at Bradford court on charges from impaired driving and domestic assault to sexual offences and homicide. The firm is named one of Canada's Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail, a Top Criminal Law Boutique by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and ranked Tier 1 in Canada for criminal defence and appellate law by Best Law Firms. Five of its lawyers are listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada for criminal defence and four more are named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2027, and it is a frequent winner of the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards.
Bradford courthouse
Bradford-originating criminal cases are heard at the Barrie Courthouse on Mulcaster Street.
| Address | 57 Holland Street East, Bradford, ON L3Z 1H8 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Bradford court | 905-775-2621Local Ontario Court of Justice office, 57 Holland Street East |
| Barrie courthouse | 705-739-6500[email protected] |
| Provincial Crown | 705-739-6188[email protected] and [email protected] |
| Federal Crown | 705-720-1115Public Prosecution Service of Canada — drug charges are prosecuted federally |
| Duty counsel | 1-888-590-3961Legal Aid Ontario, extension 15 — [email protected] |
Where and when you appear
Most appearances in Bradford are virtual. These are the courtrooms a Bradford case moves through.
| Courtroom | Who appears | When | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Adult criminal | All adult criminal mattersBradford adult matters are heard together on Thursday mornings | Thursdays 9:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 657 2308 2346 Passcode 306627 |
Join by telephone on 1-855-703-8985. Court schedules change — confirm your courtroom and time on the notice you were given.
What happens next
Nothing is decided at a first appearance. This is the order a Bradford case actually moves in.
First appearance
The court confirms you have counsel and sets the next date. Your lawyer can appear for you, so you do not need to attend.
Disclosure
The Crown provides its evidence. Your lawyer reviews it, identifies what is missing, and assesses how strong the case against you actually is.
Crown and judicial pre-trial
Counsel meets the Crown, and then a judge, to narrow the issues and test whether the case resolves or goes to trial.
Resolution or trial
Either a negotiated outcome, or a trial date with a preliminary hearing where one is available. Most cases end well before this point.
Charges we defend
- s. 266Assault
- s. 515Bail hearings
- s. 679Bail pending appeal
- —Coercive control
- s. 675Criminal appeals
- s. 264Criminal harassment
- s. 320.13Dangerous driving
- s. 162.1Distributing an intimate image
- s. 266Domestic assault
- CDSA 4Drug possession
- CDSA 5Drug trafficking
- —Extradition
- s. 145Fail to appear at court
- s. 145Fail to comply with bail
- s. 320.16Failing to remain at the scene
- ss. 91–95Firearm and weapon possession
- s. 279Forcible confinement
- s. 380Fraud
- s. 320.14Impaired driving
- CDSA 6Importing drugs
- s. 430Mischief
- ss. 229–236Murder and manslaughter
- s. 129Obstruct police
- s. 810Peace bonds
- s. 140Public mischief
- s. 320.15Refusing a breath sample
- ss. 343–344Robbery
- s. 271Sexual assault
- s. 153Sexual exploitation
- s. 334Theft and shoplifting
- s. 264.1Uttering threats
- s. 162Voyeurism
- YCJAYoung offenders
Charged with something you can’t see here?
Contact us Call 416-297-7200Frequently asked questions
Where are Bradford criminal cases heard?
Bradford-originating criminal cases are heard at the Barrie Courthouse at 75 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3P2. Both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice matters are heard at that building.
What should I do if I have been charged by South Simcoe Police or the OPP in Bradford?
Do not speak to police beyond identifying yourself. Anything you say can be used against you at trial. Retain a criminal defence lawyer before your first appearance.
Does Daniel Brown Law represent Bradford clients?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law defend Bradford clients at the Barrie courthouse on impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons charges, drug offences, fraud, and homicide.
Does having a lawyer at a bail hearing in Bradford matter?
It often makes the difference between release and detention. A contested bail hearing requires counsel to address the Crown's position, propose a release plan, and call sureties where needed.
What happens at a first appearance for a Bradford charge?
Nothing is decided at a first appearance. The court confirms you have counsel and sets the next date so disclosure can be reviewed. Your lawyer can appear on your behalf so you do not need to attend in person.
Bradford court
Charged in Simcoe County?
If you have been charged in Bradford, or have a date at the Barrie courthouse, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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