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Oshawa Criminal Lawyers - Daniel Brown Law
Oshawa Criminal Lawyers - Daniel Brown Law Will Defend Your Rights.
Daniel Brown Law is a leading firm of criminal defence lawyers and often represents clients charged with serious matters in the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa and throughout Durham Region and most of southern Ontario.
Daniel Brown Law has been named one of Canada's Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail, a Top Criminal Law Boutique by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and a leading criminal defence and appellate firm by Best Lawyers in Canada. Daniel Brown, Mark Halfyard, and Hilary Dudding are listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada for criminal defence, and the firm has been a frequent winner of the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards for Best Lawyer, Best Law Firm, and Best Legal Services. Daniel Brown is a certified specialist in criminal law as designated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Daniel Brown Law represents anyone facing criminal charges or requiring legal advice on criminal law related matters.
Durham Region includes the following areas served by six separate police districts: Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Courtice, Brooklin. Criminal matters in Oshawa and elsewhere in Durham Region are heard at the the Durham Region courthouse on Bond Street East in Oshawa just west of Ritson Road:
Oshawa Courthouse Address:
150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2
Criminal Youth – Ontario Court of Justice: 905-743-2800
Criminal – Ontario Court of Justice: 905-743-2800
Having an experienced criminal lawyer on your side is the best defence. It is the only way to help you achieve the best possible results when facing criminal charges.
The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law are available to work with and along side you through every stage of the criminal court process including bail hearings, trials and appeals for all types of criminal charges.
With extensive knowledge of the law and criminal court procedure, Daniel Brown Law can assist in a number of criminal law related areas.
CHARGES WE DEFEND
Driving Offences
Assault Offences
Homicide Offences
Weapons Offences
Sexual Offences
Property Offences
Administration of Justice Offences
Driving Offences
Assault Offences
Homicide Offences
Weapons Offences
Sexual Offences
Property Offences
Administration of Justice Offences
Virtual Criminal Court Appearances for Adult Criminal Matters in Oshawa
If you are charged with a criminal offence in Durham Region, you are required to make your court appearances virtually in Courtroom 108 using the Zoom platform Monday-Friday. Once you have a lawyer hired, the matter is moved to Courtroom 108V at 9:00am Monday-Friday.
Meeting ID: 696 9831 4908
Passcode: 813499
Meeting ID: 696 2656 6709
Passcode: 185058
Virtual Drug Court Appearances for Adult Matters in Oshawa
Court appearances for adults charged with criminal or drug charges take place in Courtroom 108, Monday through Friday beginning at 9:00am.
Virtual Criminal Court Appearances for Youth Criminal Matters
If you are young person charged with a criminal offence in Durham Region, you are required to appear virtually in Youth Court, courtroom #101, starting at 9:00 a.m. only on Tuesdays.
Join Courtroom 101 by Zoom:
Meeting ID: 633 4503 1777
Passcode: 115742
Local Contact Information:
Oshawa Duty Counsel office: 905-728-3801
Provincial Crown: [email protected] or 905-743-2700
Standing Agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada [email protected] or 905-723-2278 OR (for Ajax and Pickering) [email protected] or 905-240-1504
Oshawa courthouse: [email protected] or 905-743-2640
If you are not released from the police station and are in custody you will be required to make an appearance in bail court within 24 hours of your arrest. Bail hearings are typically held before a justice of the peace.
Being accused of a crime can be an extremely stressful experience. Before you step into a courtroom, you need to understand your fundamental rights in order to ensure the best outcome in your case.
The best way to understand your rights and to formulate a winning defence is to speak to a lawyer who has knowledge and experience in the areas that most affect you. Contact Daniel Brown Law at (416) 297-7200 for an initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Oshawa courthouse?
Most Oshawa criminal cases are heard at the Durham Region Courthouse at 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, ON L1G 0A2. Both Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice matters are heard at the same building.
What should I do if I have been charged by Durham Regional Police?
Do not speak to police beyond identifying yourself. Anything you say can be used against you at trial. Speak to a criminal defence lawyer before your first court appearance so disclosure can be reviewed.
Does Daniel Brown Law represent clients at Oshawa court?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law defend clients at the Durham Region 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 Oshawa matter?
It often makes the difference between release and detention. Durham Region bail courts run consent variations daily, and a well-prepared release plan with sureties can resolve detention without a contested hearing.
What happens at a first appearance in Oshawa?
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.