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Halton Region
Milton criminal defence lawyers.
Charged in Milton, Oakville, Burlington or Halton Hills? Your case is 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 Milton 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.
Milton courthouse
Most Halton Region criminal cases — including those originating in Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Halton Hills — are heard at the Milton courthouse.
| Address | 491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Court offices | 905-878-4165Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court and Youth Court |
| Court office | Criminal — [email protected] |
| Provincial Crown | 905-878-7291[email protected] |
| Federal Crown | Drug charges are prosecuted federally — [email protected]. Leave your name and court date. |
Where and when you appear
Most appearances in Milton are virtual. These are the courtrooms a Milton case moves through.
| Courtroom | Who appears | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1Adult criminal | Adults, 18 and overAll adult criminal matters except drug charges | Mon–Wed 9:00 a.m. |
| 1Domestic | Domestic-related chargesDomestic assault, mischief under $5,000, criminal harassment, uttering threats | Thursday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
| 1Youth court | Young persons under 18Special Youth Court for all of Halton Region | Thursday 2:00 p.m. |
| 1Drug court | Anyone facing a drug chargeDrug charges anywhere in Halton Region | Friday 9:00 a.m. |
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 Milton 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. 245Administering a noxious substance
- s. 433Arson
- s. 266Assault
- s. 239Attempted murder
- s. 515Bail hearings
- s. 679Bail pending appeal
- s. 348Break and enter
- s. 172.1Child luring
- s. 163.1Child Pornography
- —Coercive control
- s. 675Criminal appeals
- s. 264Criminal harassment
- ss. 219–221Criminal negligence
- s. 320.13Dangerous driving
- s. 162.1Distributing an intimate image
- s. 266Domestic assault
- CDSA 4Drug possession
- CDSA 5Drug trafficking
- s. 346Extortion
- —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
- ss. 99–103Firearms trafficking
- 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
- ss. 85–87Pointing or using a firearm
- 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
- s. 88Weapon for a dangerous purpose
- YCJAYoung offenders
Charged with something you can’t see here?
Get advice today Call 416-297-7200Frequently asked questions
Where is the Milton courthouse?
Most Halton Region criminal cases — including those originating in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Hills — are heard at the Milton Courthouse at 491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7. 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 Halton Regional Police?
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 so disclosure can be reviewed.
Does Daniel Brown Law represent clients at Milton court?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law defend 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 bail hearing in Milton 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 Milton?
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.
Milton court
Charged in Halton Region?
If you have a court date at the Milton courthouse, or have been arrested by Halton Regional Police, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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