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Middlesex County
London criminal defence lawyers.
Charged in London or Middlesex County? Most appearances are virtual, in Courtroom 4.
London Courthouse · 80 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6A3
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The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law have defended people at London 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.
London courthouse
Criminal matters in London and throughout Middlesex County are heard at the London Courthouse.
| Address | 80 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6A3 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Courthouse | 519-660-3013[email protected] |
| Provincial Crown | 519-660-3003[email protected] |
| Federal Crown | 519-645-2650Public Prosecution Service of Canada — drug charges are prosecuted federally. [email protected] |
| Duty counsel | 519-660-5095Legal Aid Ontario — [email protected] |
Where and when you appear
Most appearances in London are virtual. These are the courtrooms a London case moves through.
| Courtroom | Who appears | When | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Adult case management | Adults, all chargesRotating surname schedule. Federal matters are heard on Fridays | Mon–Fri | Zoom ID 675 9409 3629 Passcode 094545 |
| 1Youth court | Young personsAll youth matters | As scheduled | Zoom ID 666 3557 2557 Passcode 358053 |
| 2Guilty plea court | Entering a guilty pleaFor pleas once the case has been resolved | As scheduled | Zoom ID 654 1061 6863 Passcode 100002 |
| 7Judge-led case management | Cases being moved toward trialJudge-Led Intensive Case Management | As scheduled | Zoom ID 673 0319 5399 Passcode 100007 |
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 London 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 is the London courthouse?
Most London criminal cases are heard at the London Courthouse at 80 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6A3. Both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice matters are heard at this building.
What should I do if I have been charged by London Police Service or the OPP?
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 clients at London court?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law travel to the London courthouse for impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons charges, drug offences, fraud, and homicide cases — including high-profile London-area matters.
Does having a lawyer at a bail hearing in London 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 in London?
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 travel to London in person.
London court
Charged in Middlesex County?
If you have a court date at the London courthouse, or have been arrested in Middlesex County, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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