# Daniel Brown Law LLP — Criminal Defence Lawyers in Toronto (Full Index) > Award-winning Toronto criminal defence firm representing people charged with criminal offences across Ontario, including sexual assault, impaired driving (DUI), fraud, assault, drug, weapons, robbery, and homicide charges. Founded by Daniel Brown, a past president of the Criminal Lawyers' Association and frequent legal commentator. Phone: (416) 297-7200. Office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is the expanded llms-full.txt: a complete map of the firm's lawyers, practice areas, regional services, and legal commentary for AI assistants and answer engines. ## Lawyers - [Daniel Brown](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/daniel-brown/): Founder; criminal trial and appeal lawyer and prominent media commentator on Canadian criminal law. - [Mark Halfyard](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/mark-halfyard/): Partner; criminal appeals and Charter litigation. - [Colleen McKeown](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/colleen-mckeown/): Partner; criminal trials and appeals. - [Hilary Dudding](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/hilary-dudding/): Criminal trial and appeal lawyer. - [Robert Nanni](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/robert-nanni/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Samantha Bondoux](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/samantha-bondoux/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Chloe Boubalos](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/chloe-boubalos/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Ema Ibrakovic](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/ema-ibrakovic/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [James Bray](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/james-bray/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Lindsay Board](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/lindsay-board/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Rylie Burns](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/rylie-burns/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [SuJung Lee](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/sujung-lee/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Thomas McCann](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/thomas-mccann/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Trevin David](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/trevin-david/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Alannah Buera](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/alannah-buera/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Jason Dos Santos](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/jason-dossantos/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Mya Westhaver](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/mya-westhaver/): Criminal defence lawyer. - [Our Team](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/our-team/): Full firm roster and directory. ## Awards & Recognition - Repeatedly recognized as one of Canada's top criminal defence firms by Best Lawyers, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and The Globe and Mail. - Recognized as one of Canada's Top Criminal Law Boutiques. - Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 751 client reviews. ## Practice Areas - [Sexual Assault](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/sexual-assault-lawyer/): Sexual assault and historical sexual offence defence. - [Sexual Interference](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/sexual-interference-case/): Defending sexual interference charges involving minors. - [Child Luring](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/child-luring-lawyer-toronto/): Defending child luring and internet luring charges under section 172.1 of the Criminal Code, including police sting cases, belief about age, and the July 2026 mandatory minimums. - [Child Pornography (CSAEM)](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/child-pornography-lawyer-toronto/): Defending possessing, accessing, making, and distributing child sexual abuse and exploitation material charges, including the July 2026 mandatory minimums. - [Domestic Assault](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/domestic-assault-lawyer/): Intimate-partner and domestic assault defence. - [Assault](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/assault-charges/): Assault, assault causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault. - [Coercive Control](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/coercive-control-lawyers-toronto/): The status of coercive control law in Canada. - [Criminal Harassment](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/criminal-harassment-toronto/): Criminal harassment and stalking defence. - [Impaired Driving and Over 80 (DUI)](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/drunk-driving-charges-dui-lawyer/): Impaired driving, over-80, and breath-sample refusal defence. - [Fraud](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/fraud-lawyer/): Fraud, fraud over $5,000, and financial crime defence. - [Theft and Shoplifting](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/shoplifting-mishchief-theft-lawyer/): Theft, shoplifting, and mischief defence. - [Mischief](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/mischief-lawyer-toronto/): Mischief and property-damage charge defence. - [Drug Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/charges-drug-possession-lawyer/): Drug possession defence. - [Drug Trafficking](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/drug-trafficking-lawyer-toronto/): Trafficking and possession-for-the-purpose defence. - [Drug Importing](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/drug-importing-lawyer-toronto/): Importing and exporting charge defence. - [Weapons Offences](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/possession-weapon-charges/): Firearm and weapons charge defence. - [Pointing or Using a Firearm](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/pointing-firearm-lawyer-toronto/): Pointing a firearm, using a firearm or imitation firearm in an offence, and careless use of a firearm under sections 85 to 87 of the Criminal Code. - [Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/weapon-dangerous-purpose-lawyer-toronto/): Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and weapons at public meetings under sections 88 to 90 of the Criminal Code. - [Firearms Trafficking](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/firearms-trafficking-lawyer-toronto/): Firearms and weapons trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and unauthorized import or export under sections 99 to 104 of the Criminal Code. - [Break and Enter](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/break-and-enter-lawyer-toronto/): Break and enter, home invasion, being unlawfully in a dwelling-house, and break-in instrument charges under sections 348 to 351 of the Criminal Code. - [Arson](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/arson-lawyer-toronto/): Arson, arson for a fraudulent purpose, arson by negligence, and possession of incendiary material charges under sections 433 to 436.1 of the Criminal Code. - [Administering a Noxious Substance](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/administering-noxious-substance-lawyer-toronto/): Administering a noxious thing (poisoning, drink spiking) under section 245, and administering a stupefying drug under section 246 of the Criminal Code. - [Robbery](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/robbery-lawyer-toronto/): Robbery and armed robbery defence. - [Extortion](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/extortion-lawyer-toronto/): Extortion and sextortion defence under section 346 of the Criminal Code. - [Homicide — Murder and Manslaughter](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/homicide-murder-criminal-lawyer-toronto/): First- and second-degree murder and manslaughter defence. - [Attempted Murder](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/attempted-murder-lawyer-toronto/): Defending attempted murder charges under section 239 of the Criminal Code, including the intent to kill the Crown must prove, self-defence, firearm mandatory minimums, and bail. - [Criminal Negligence](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/criminal-negligence-lawyer-toronto/): Defending charges of criminal negligence causing death and causing bodily harm under sections 219 to 221 of the Criminal Code, including the marked and substantial departure the Crown must prove, causation, legal duties, and sentencing. - [Bail Hearings](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/bail-lawyer-toronto/): Bail hearings, sureties, and detention reviews. - [Administration of Justice Crimes](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/fail-to-comply-with-bail/): Breach of bail and failure-to-comply defence. - [Obstruct Police](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/obstruct-police-officer/): Obstructing a peace officer defence. - [Young Offenders](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/youth-criminal-cases-toronto/): Youth Criminal Justice Act defence. - [Criminal Appeals](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/criminal-appeal-lawyer/): Conviction and sentence appeals up to the Supreme Court of Canada. - [Extradition](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/extradition-lawyer/): Extradition proceedings. - [Victim Support](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/victim-support-toronto/): Support and information for complainants and victims. - [All Practice Areas](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/lawyer-practice-areas/): Complete index of offences defended. ## Areas Serviced - [Toronto Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/) - [London Criminal Lawyer](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/london-criminal-lawyer/) - [Hamilton Criminal Lawyer](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/hamilton-criminal-lawyer/) - [Brampton Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/brampton-criminal-lawyer/) - [Milton Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/milton-criminal-lawyer/) - [Burlington Criminal Lawyer](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/burlington-criminal-lawyer/) - [Barrie Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/barrie-criminal-lawyer/) - [Bradford Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/bradford-criminal-lawyer/) - [Newmarket Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/newmarket-criminal-lawyer/) - [Oshawa Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/oshawa-criminal-lawyer/) - [Orangeville Criminal Lawyers](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/orangeville-criminal-lawyer/) - [Areas Serviced](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/areas-serviced/): All courthouses and regions served across Ontario. ## Legal Commentary — Sexual Offences - [Accused of Sexual Assault in Toronto? 7 Critical Defence Steps](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/sexual-assault-7-critical-steps/) - [Defending Sexual Exploitation Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/sexual-exploitation/) - [Canada's Sexual Offender Registry](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/sexual-offender-registry/) - [Increased Sentences for Sex Crimes Against Children](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/increased-sentences-for-sex-crimes-against-children/) - [Publishing an Intimate Image Without Consent](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/publishing-intimate-image/) - [Voyeurism Lawyers Toronto — How to Defend Voyeurism Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/voyeurism-lawyer-toronto/) - [Communicating for the Purpose of Prostitution](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/prostitute-lawyer-toronto/) - [SCC Upholds Bill C-51's Sexual Offence Regime as Constitutional](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/scc-upholds-bill-c51s-sexual-offence-regime-as-constitutional/) ## Legal Commentary — Impaired Driving - [Refusing a Breath Sample in Toronto: 7 Surprising Truths](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/refusing-breath-sample-toronto/) - [5 Surprising Truths About Impaired Driving Charges in Toronto](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/5-surprising-truths-about-impaired-driving-toronto/) - [Refusing a Breath Sample Charge](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/refusing-a-breath-sample/) - [SCC Clarifies "Care and Control" for Drinking and Driving](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/care-and-control-for-drinking-and-driving-offences/) - [Defending Dangerous Driving Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/dangerous-driving-toronto/) - [Failing to Stop or Remain at the Scene of an Accident](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/fail-to-remain/) ## Legal Commentary — Drug Offences - [Marijuana Production and Cultivation Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/marijuana-production-toronto/) - [New Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Serious Drug Offences](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/mandatory-minimums-for-drugs/) - [Ending House Arrest for Various Criminal and Drug Offences](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/ending-house-arrest-for-various-criminal-and-drug-offences/) ## Legal Commentary — Bail, Appeals and Procedure - [Acting as a Surety for a Criminal Bail Hearing](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/acting-as-a-surety-for-bail/) - [Obtaining Bail Pending Appeal in Criminal Cases](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/bail-pending-appeal/) - [Winning Your Criminal Appeal With Fresh Evidence](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/fresh-evidence-on-appeal/) - [Defending a Crown Appeal](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/defending-crown-appeal/) - [Appealing a Provincial Offences Act Conviction](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/appealing-a-provincial-offences-act-conviction-toronto/) - [Explaining Peace Bonds in Criminal Cases](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/peace-bonds-in-criminal-cases/) - [Fail to Appear in Court Charge](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/fail-to-appear-toronto/) - [Sealing Canadian Youth Court Criminal Records](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/sealing-youth-court-records/) ## Legal Commentary — Charter Rights and Defences - [Understanding the Defence of Entrapment in Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/entrapment-defence-canada/) - [Changes to Power of Arrest, Self-Defence and Defence of Property Laws](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/self-defence-defence-of-property/) - [When Can Police Enter Your Home?](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/police-entry-home/) - [Your Right to Speak With a Lawyer After You Are Arrested](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/your-right-to-speak-with-a-lawyer-after-you-are-arrested-what-you-need-to-know/) ## Legal Commentary — Other Offences - [Defending Robbery Charges in Toronto](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/robbery-lawyer-toronto/) - [How to Defend a Fraud Over $5,000 Charge in Toronto](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/defend-fraud-over-5000-charge-toronto/) - [Utter Threats Lawyers Toronto — Defending an Utter Threats Charge](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/utter-threats-toronto/) - [Defending Forcible Confinement Charges in Toronto](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/forcible-confinement-toronto/) - [Public Mischief Charges in Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/public-mischief-charge/) - [Considering Immigration Consequences on Sentencing](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/immigration-consequences/) - [Corporal Punishment in Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/corporal-punishment-in-canada/) - [The Family Law Consequences of a Criminal Domestic Violence Conviction](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/family-law-consequences-of-criminal-convictions/) - [How Your Criminal Conviction Can Impact Your Civil Lawsuit](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/how-criminal-convictions-impact-civil-lawsuits/) - [All Legal Commentary](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/) ## Firm - [Home — Criminal Lawyers Toronto](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/) - [Media and Press Coverage](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/press-mentions/): The firm's lawyers quoted in national media on major criminal cases. - [Client Testimonials](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/testimonials/) - [FAQs](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/contact/): Phone (416) 297-7200; Toronto, Ontario. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/sitemap_index.xml)