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Charged in Toronto, Scarborough, North York or Etobicoke? Most appearances are virtual, and your courtroom depends on the police division.
Ontario Court of Justice · 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9
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The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law have defended people at Toronto 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.
Toronto courthouses
Most Toronto criminal cases are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street. Superior Court matters are held at 361 University Avenue.
| Address | 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, ON M7A 0B9 Get directions |
|---|---|
| Courthouse | [email protected] |
| Provincial Crown | 416-212-2707[email protected] |
| Federal Crown | 416-506-0539Public Prosecution Service of Canada — drug charges are prosecuted federally. [email protected] |
| Duty counsel | 416-646-1286Legal Aid Ontario — [email protected] |
| Legal Aid | 1-800-668-8258Legal Aid Ontario central line |
| Superior Court | 361 University Avenue — trials, bail reviews and appeals |
Where and when you appear
Most appearances in Toronto are virtual. These are the courtrooms a Toronto case moves through.
| Courtroom | Who appears | When | Join |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201First appearance | Divisions 11, 12, 13, 22, 23Your courtroom follows the police division that laid the charge | As scheduled | Zoom ID 641 1772 5477 Passcode 632860 |
| 202First appearance | Divisions 31, 32, 53, 54, 55Your courtroom follows the police division that laid the charge | As scheduled | Zoom ID 628 7742 9247 Passcode 086329 |
| 203First appearance | Divisions 11, 51, 52Your courtroom follows the police division that laid the charge | As scheduled | Zoom ID 640 5558 9354 Passcode 537401 |
| 205First appearance | Divisions 32, 41, 42, 43Your courtroom follows the police division that laid the charge | As scheduled | Zoom ID 687 3561 8593 Passcode 727196 |
| 204Domestic court | Domestic-related criminal mattersAll domestic matters, regardless of division | As scheduled | Zoom ID 652 0551 1991 Passcode 380199 |
| 604Youth court | Young personsAll youth criminal matters | As scheduled | Zoom ID 679 7261 8187 Passcode 083607 |
| 1001Case management | Cases past first appearanceFor matters being moved toward trial or resolution | As scheduled | Zoom ID 660 4638 5889 Passcode 579060 |
| 801Plea & trial | Scheduled mattersEntering a plea or a scheduled hearing | 10:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 635 4759 6988 Passcode 160132 |
| 802Plea & trial | Scheduled mattersEntering a plea or a scheduled hearing | 10:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 654 3077 2491 Passcode 239738 |
| 803Plea & trial | Scheduled mattersEntering a plea or a scheduled hearing | 10:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 615 3244 8546 Passcode 823096 |
| 804Plea & trial | Scheduled mattersEntering a plea or a scheduled hearing | 10:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 670 2891 3432 Passcode 010168 |
| 807Plea & trial | Scheduled mattersEntering a plea or a scheduled hearing | 10:00 a.m. | Zoom ID 612 9792 7790 Passcode 672163 |
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 Toronto 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 416-297-7200The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law are available to work with you through every stage of the criminal court process including bail hearings, trials, and appeals for all types of criminal charges in Toronto. Contact us at (416) 297-7200 for an initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Toronto criminal cases heard?
Most Toronto criminal cases are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street. Superior Court matters are held at 361 University Avenue.
What should I do if I have been charged by the Toronto 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. A lawyer will review the disclosure, assess the Crown's case, and advise on whether to seek a resolution or set the matter for trial.
Does Daniel Brown Law represent clients at every Toronto courthouse?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law regularly attend the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice on impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons, drug, fraud, and homicide charges.
Does having a lawyer at a Toronto bail hearing 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. Bail decisions are difficult to undo on review, so getting bail right the first time matters.
What happens at a first appearance in Toronto?
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.
Toronto court
Charged in Toronto?
If you have a court date at 10 Armoury Street or 361 University Avenue, or have been arrested by the Toronto Police, speak to a lawyer before your first appearance.
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