Assault Lawyers in Ontario

Assault is a charge under the Criminal Code, and the law treats it in steps. Section 266 makes assault a hybrid offence. On indictment, the maximum is five years. Section 267 covers assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and assault by choking, suffocating or strangling. For these the maximum is up to 10 years on indictment, or the offence can be a summary conviction one. Aggravated assault, in s. 268, covers wounding, maiming, disfiguring or endangering life. It is indictable, with a maximum of 14 years. Unless another penalty is set, s. 787(1) says a summary conviction offence carries a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to two years less a day, or both.

In Ontario, 576 lawyers are listed here as taking assault charges. Thirty-three cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 122 listed lawyers, Mississauga 71, Brampton 60, North York 42 and Ottawa 36. Scarborough and London each have 20, Hamilton has 15, and Etobicoke and Markham each have 12. The city pages list the lawyers in each place.

The national guides linked on this page explain each specific charge. They cover assault, aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. The names are close, but the charges differ in the section they fall under and the maximum penalty.

A person who is charged has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause. Both come from s. 11 of the Charter. Most assault charges start in the Ontario Court of Justice. The Superior Court of Justice can try any indictable offence but generally tries only the most serious, such as aggravated assault. A listing on this page is not a recommendation, and the page does not rank lawyers. It is general information, not legal advice.

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Assault Lawyers in Ontario

Nanda & Associate Lawyers

4.8(2,053 reviews on Google)

5770 Hurontario St #901, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 405-0199

X-Copper

4.8(831 reviews on Google)

4747 Hwy 7, Markham

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(289) 802-7134

What The Law

4.7(887 reviews on Google)

330 Hwy 7 Unit#305, Richmond Hill

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 277-2714

Fomcenco Law

5.0(410 reviews on Google)

151 Yonge St 11 Floor, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 999-8005

Sadro Law Group

4.9(452 reviews on Google)

220 Duncan Mill Rd #419, North York

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 697-7700

Pace Law Firm

4.7(368 reviews on Google)

191 The West Mall Ste 1100, Etobicoke

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Assault charges
  • Domestic charges
(877) 236-3060

Freudman Law

4.9(265 reviews on Google)

2239 Queen St E, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 771-2416

JAKE SHEN

5.0(234 reviews on Google)

3601 Hwy 7 Ste 515, Markham

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 390-1131

Motevalli Law Group

4.9(254 reviews on Google)

151 Church St, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 692-2805

Sharma Law

4.9(252 reviews on Google)

205 Main St S, Newmarket

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 849-4818

Rathod Law Firm

4.7(317 reviews on Google)

2250 Bovaird Dr E #106, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 372-1983

Lexaltico LLP

4.8(272 reviews on Google)

90 Matheson Blvd W Ste 101, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 502-8786

Donich Law

5.0(206 reviews on Google)

120 Adelaide St W #2500, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 333-3623

Citadel Law

5.0(205 reviews on Google)

1235 Bay St. Office 501, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 632-0083

A. Dhillon Law

5.0(197 reviews on Google)

9300 Goreway Dr Unit#218, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 963-3612

XCrown Legal Services

4.9(218 reviews on Google)

120 Linkdale Rd, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 839-8013

State Law Firm

4.8(236 reviews on Google)

808 Britannia Rd W #209, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 369-0081

Habib Law

5.0(188 reviews on Google)

3292 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 882-3581

GPS Criminal Law Firm

5.0(187 reviews on Google)

6201 Mayfield Rd Unit #60, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 972-3555

Kahlon Law

5.0(181 reviews on Google)

6200 Dixie Rd #223, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 502-8555

SRK Law Group

4.8(225 reviews on Google)

12 Thomas St, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 285-0465

Batth Law Office

4.9(200 reviews on Google)

195 County Ct Blvd #204, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 965-6562

Worsoff Law Firm

4.7(236 reviews on Google)

469 Lawrence Ave W, North York

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 423-3333

Passi & Patel

4.9(182 reviews on Google)

197 County Ct Blvd Unit 101, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 459-0004

Hepburn Criminal Law

4.9(176 reviews on Google)

UNION GAS BUILDING, 20 Hughson St S, Hamilton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 869-5488

Pyzer Criminal Lawyers

4.9(170 reviews on Google)

1396 Eglinton Ave W #100, York

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 658-1818

What The Law

4.9(162 reviews on Google)

15393 Yonge St, Aurora

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 295-6499

Lawyer UP Canada

4.8(167 reviews on Google)

330 Hwy 7 Unit 305-C, Richmond Hill

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 745-6180

Jalili Law Firm P.C.

4.8(165 reviews on Google)

55 Commerce Valley Dr W #502, Thornhill

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 597-0887

Hundal Law Firm

4.9(148 reviews on Google)

104, 490 Bramalea Rd, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 888-0592

Batish Law

4.9(147 reviews on Google)

2 County Ct Blvd Ste 215, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(888) 959-2499

Legal Solutions Law Firm

4.7(172 reviews on Google)

10 Milner Business Ct #300, Scarborough

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 274-2222

Aitken Robertson

4.6(187 reviews on Google)

25 Ritson Rd N, Oshawa

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 725-3564

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Assault Lawyers by city

Common questions about assault charges

Who takes assault cases near me?

There are 576 lawyers listed in Ontario for assault charges, and 33 cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 122 listed, Mississauga 71, Brampton 60, North York 42 and Ottawa 36. Open the page for the city closest to you to see the lawyers listed there.

What is the difference between assault and aggravated assault in the law?

Assault falls under s. 266, a hybrid offence with a maximum of five years on indictment. Aggravated assault falls under s. 268. It covers wounding, maiming, disfiguring or endangering life, is indictable, and has a maximum of 14 years. The linked national guides explain each charge.

What does the Criminal Code set for assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm?

Section 267 sets up to 10 years on indictment for assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and assault by choking, suffocating or strangling. These offences can also proceed as a summary conviction offence.

Am I presumed innocent if I am charged?

Yes. Section 11 of the Charter gives a person charged the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. It also gives the right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause.

Which court hears assault charges?

Every charge under the Criminal Code starts in the Ontario Court of Justice, and about 95% are completed there. The Superior Court of Justice generally tries only the most serious indictable offences, such as aggravated assault.

General information, not legal advice. A listing is not an endorsement; each lawyer and firm is independent.