Daniel Brown – Lead Counsel hear my name
Daniel Brown – Lead Counsel
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Daniel Brown specializes in defending both individuals and corporations in criminal and regulatory litigation. His extensive experience includes successfully handling criminal and quasi-criminal trials, regulatory and professional discipline hearings, appeals, advisory work, and witness representation.
After graduating from Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law, Daniel began his criminal law practice over two decades ago as a partner at Pinkofskys LLP, Canada’s largest criminal defence firm, before founding Daniel Brown Law in 2008.
He is a distinguished member of the defence bar and is certified as a specialist in criminal law by the Law Society of Ontario, which assures recognition for experience and adherence to high standards in the legal field.
As an adept criminal defence lawyer, Daniel operates offices near key courthouses in downtown Toronto and York Region, representing clients facing charges ranging from domestic assault and drug possession, to impaired driving, sexual assault and murder.
Daniel has represented clients at every judicial level in Ontario, serving as trial counsel in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, and as appellate counsel at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Daniel is consistently recognized by Post City Magazine as one of Toronto’s Top Criminal Lawyers and his firm has been repeatedly cited as one of Canada’s Top Criminal Law Boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Daniel has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in Criminal Defence and his firm has also earned national recognition from Best Law Firms as one of Canada’s tier one Criminal Defence firms. In 2024, Daniel was honored with induction as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only, peer-selected, and notably diverse honorary society comprised of 3,500 of North America’s best trial lawyers.
Daniel’s legal practice primarily represents individuals unfamiliar with the justice system, including professionals, public figures, first responders, and those whose employment, reputation, and travel ability could be compromised by criminal or regulatory investigations, prosecutions, or convictions.
Daniel Brown is a recognized expert in defending sexual offence allegations and often represents high-profile clients facing sexual assault accusations. His bestselling legal textbook, Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Offence Cases, is a key resource for judges, prosecutors, and defence lawyers throughout Canada.
As a former president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Daniel remains a leader in reforming the criminal justice system and educating the public on its strengths and weaknesses.
In 2023, the Federal Government of Canada appointed Daniel to the Federal Judiciary Advisory Committee for Toronto and the GTA for a three-year term, where he evaluates lawyers’ qualifications for judicial positions on the Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He is also a member of the Law Society of Ontario, The Advocates Society, The Toronto Lawyers Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and serves on the Case Review Committee for Innocence Canada.
Daniel is an Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law, teaching Advanced Criminal Law and overseeing the law school’s Criminal Appellate Externship Program. He has mentored at Ryerson University’s Law Practice Program and lectured at law schools including Dalhousie University, Queen’s University, the University of Toronto, and Osgoode Hall Law School.
He has also served as an expert witness on criminal justice policy before the Canadian House of Commons and the Senate. Daniel regularly presents at legal conferences hosted by the judiciary across Canada, the Crown and defence bar, the Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, and the Advocates Society, on topics ranging from developments in criminal law procedure and forensic science to gang culture.
Additionally, Daniel is a go-to resource for journalists seeking expert insights on the criminal justice system. He has been featured on CTV Your Morning, CBC Metro Morning, CP24, Global News, CITY TV News, and eTalk Daily, as well as in publications like the New York Times, USA Today, Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail, National Post, and Toronto Sun. Through his media engagements, Daniel has gained invaluable expertise in protecting a client’s case from unwanted publicity or, when necessary, ensuring they are portrayed fairly and positively in the press.
Daniel has authored scholarly articles for legal journals and penned commentaries on a broad spectrum of criminal law issues for The Toronto Star.
Beyond defending criminal cases, Daniel offers guidance to crime victims, witnesses, and those under police investigation.
While Daniel primarily serves clients in the Greater Toronto Area, he also regularly handles bail hearings, trials, and appeals across Ontario, including in Newmarket, Oshawa, Brampton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Barrie, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Bradford, and Orangeville.
To inquire about his services for your criminal law issues, you can reach Daniel Brown directly at (416) 304-0083 or via text message at at (416) 898-2097.
