Bail Hearing Lawyers in Ontario

A bail hearing decides whether a person charged with an offence is released while the case goes on, and on what terms. Section 515 of the Criminal Code sets the starting point. A justice must release an accused without conditions unless the prosecutor shows cause why detention or conditions are justified (s. 515(1), (2)). Under s. 493.1, release decisions must give primary consideration to release at the earliest reasonable opportunity, on the least onerous appropriate conditions. The Charter and the Criminal Code treat release as the usual path, and a hearing is where those rules are applied to the facts. The hearing is not a trial, and it does not decide guilt.

In Ontario, 524 lawyers are listed here as taking bail hearings and bail reviews. Thirty-six cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 115 listed lawyers, Mississauga 66, Brampton 63, North York 37 and Ottawa 31. Scarborough has 23, London 14, Hamilton 13, Markham 11 and Etobicoke 10. The city pages list the lawyers in each place. If someone you know is being held, the page for the city closest to the courthouse lists the lawyers there. Smaller places are covered by nearby cities.

The national guides linked on this page explain bail hearings and bail reviews. Read them for plain-language detail on each process. A bail review asks a higher court to look again at a release decision. The guides explain the steps in plain language, and they give the names of the sections that apply.

Bail is also a Charter matter. A person charged has the right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause, and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty (s. 11). Duty counsel is a lawyer at the courthouse for that day. For people who qualify and have no lawyer, duty counsel can act at a bail hearing, as well as advise on rights. 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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Bail Hearing 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

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

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

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

Shaffie Law

4.9(201 reviews on Google)

65 Front St E Ste 300, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Domestic charges
  • Sexual offences
(647) 500-5186

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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Bail Hearing Lawyers by city

Common questions about bail hearings and bail reviews

Who takes bail hearings near me?

There are 524 lawyers listed in Ontario for bail hearings and bail reviews, and 36 cities have their own page. Toronto has 115 listed, Mississauga 66, Brampton 63, North York 37 and Ottawa 31. Open the page for the city closest to you to see the lawyers listed there.

What does the law say about releasing an accused?

Under s. 515, a justice must release an accused without conditions unless the prosecutor shows cause why detention or conditions are justified. Under s. 493.1, release decisions must give primary consideration to release at the earliest reasonable opportunity, on the least onerous appropriate conditions.

Is there a right to reasonable bail?

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

Can duty counsel help at a bail hearing?

Duty counsel is a lawyer at the courthouse for that day. For people who qualify and have no lawyer, duty counsel can advise on rights, ask to delay a court date, act at a bail hearing, help with a guilty plea, speak at sentencing and meet the Crown.

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