# 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. - [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. - [Robbery](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/robbery-lawyer-toronto/): Robbery and armed robbery defence. - [Homicide — Murder and Manslaughter](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/homicide-murder-criminal-lawyer-toronto/): First- and second-degree murder and manslaughter defence. - [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/criminal-lawyer-toronto/) - [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/) - [Redefining the Crime of Making Child Pornography](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/making-child-pornography/) - [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/legal-commentary/5-surprising-truths-about-impaired-driving-toronto/) - [Refusing a Breath Sample Charge](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/refusing-a-breath-sample/) - [Penalties for DUI Cases in Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/dui-prohibitions-toronto/) - [SCC Clarifies "Care and Control" for Drinking and Driving](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/care-and-control-for-drinking-and-driving-offences/) - [Defending Dangerous Driving Charges](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/dangerous-driving-toronto/) - [Failing to Stop or Remain at the Scene of an Accident](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/fail-to-remain/) ## Legal Commentary — Drug Offences - [Trafficking Cocaine, Marijuana or Other Drugs](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/drug-trafficking-toronto/) - [Drug Importing Into Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/drug-importing-canada/) - [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/legal-commentary/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/legal-commentary/acting-as-a-surety-for-bail/) - [Obtaining Bail Pending Appeal in Criminal Cases](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/bail-pending-appeal/) - [Winning Your Criminal Appeal With Fresh Evidence](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/fresh-evidence-on-appeal/) - [Defending a Crown Appeal](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/defending-crown-appeal/) - [Appealing a Provincial Offences Act Conviction](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/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/legal-commentary/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/legal-commentary/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/) - [Self Defence: A Person Attacked in the Home Need Not Retreat](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/self-defence-in-the-home/) - [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/legal-commentary/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/legal-commentary/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/legal-commentary/immigration-consequences/) - [Corporal Punishment in Canada](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/corporal-punishment-in-canada/) - [The Family Law Consequences of a Criminal Domestic Violence Conviction](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/family-law-consequences-of-criminal-convictions/) - [How Your Criminal Conviction Can Impact Your Civil Lawsuit](https://www.danielbrownlaw.ca/legal-commentary/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)