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Dufferin County
Orangeville criminal defence lawyers.
Charged in Orangeville, Shelburne or anywhere in Dufferin County? Most appearances are virtual, in Courtroom 202.
Orangeville Courthouse · 10 Louisa Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9
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The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law have defended people at Orangeville 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.
Orangeville courthouse
Criminal matters in Orangeville and throughout Dufferin County are heard at the County of Dufferin Courthouse.
| Address | 10 Louisa Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Courthouse | 519-941-5802[email protected] |
| Provincial Crown | 519-941-4471[email protected] |
| Federal Crown | Public Prosecution Service of Canada — drug charges are prosecuted federally. [email protected] |
| Duty counsel | 1-800-668-8258Legal Aid Ontario — free advice on your first appearance |
Where and when you appear
Most appearances in Orangeville are virtual. These are the courtrooms an Orangeville case moves through.
| Courtroom | Who appears | When | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202Case management | Adults, youth and federal mattersYouth and federal matters are heard Mondays from 9:00–10:00 a.m. | Mon–Fri 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 626 9326 1958 Passcode 102054 |
| 101Judge-led & plea | Cases moving to trial, and guilty pleasJudge-Led Intensive Case Management and Plea Court | As scheduled | Zoom ID 689 6738 3689 Passcode 734337 |
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 an Orangeville 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 Orangeville courthouse?
Most Dufferin County criminal cases are heard at the Orangeville Courthouse at 10 Louisa Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9. 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 the OPP or Orangeville Police Service?
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 Orangeville court?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law travel to the Orangeville courthouse for impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons charges, drug offences, fraud, and homicide cases.
Does having a lawyer at a bail hearing in Orangeville matter?
It often makes the difference between release and detention. A well-prepared release plan with sureties can resolve detention without a contested hearing.
What happens at a first appearance in Orangeville?
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 Orangeville in person.
Orangeville court
Charged in Dufferin County?
If you have a court date at the Orangeville courthouse, or have been arrested in Dufferin County, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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