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Halton Region
Burlington criminal defence lawyers.
Charged in Burlington or Oakville? Burlington criminal cases are heard at the Milton courthouse.
Milton Courthouse · 491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
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The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law have defended people at Burlington 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.
Burlington courthouse
Burlington-originating criminal cases are heard at the Milton Courthouse, the central Halton Region criminal courthouse. Both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice matters are heard there.
| Address | 491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Criminal court | Milton Courthouse, 491 Steeles Avenue East — where Burlington criminal charges are heard |
| Burlington court | 905-637-4125Ontario Court of Justice and Youth Court, 2021 Plains Road East, Burlington L7R 4M3 |
What happens next
Nothing is decided at a first appearance. This is the order a Burlington 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 Burlington criminal cases heard?
Burlington-originating criminal cases are heard at the Milton Courthouse at 491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7 — the central Halton Region criminal courthouse. Both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice matters are heard there.
What should I do if I have been charged by Halton Regional Police in Burlington?
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 Burlington clients?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law defend Burlington clients at the Milton courthouse on impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons charges, drug offences, fraud, and homicide.
Does having a lawyer at a Burlington-area bail hearing 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 Burlington 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.
Burlington court
Charged in Halton Region?
If you have been charged in Burlington or Oakville, or have a date at the Milton courthouse, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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