Domestic Assault Lawyers in Ontario

Domestic assault charges are assault charges, so the assault sections of the Criminal Code set out the maximums. 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. 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. The charge named on your paperwork shows which section applies, and a lawyer can explain it to you in plain terms.

In Ontario, 540 lawyers are listed here as taking domestic assault and criminal harassment charges. Thirty-four cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 124 listed lawyers, Mississauga 60, Brampton 53, North York 42 and Ottawa 30. Scarborough has 24, London 21, Hamilton 15, Kitchener 12 and Markham 11. The city pages list the lawyers in each place.

The national guides linked on this page explain each specific charge. They cover domestic assault, criminal harassment and peace bonds. A peace bond is a recognizance under s. 810 to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and it lasts up to 12 months (s. 810(3)).

Release is often the first question after an arrest. Under s. 515, a justice must release an accused without conditions unless the prosecutor shows cause why detention or conditions are justified. 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, act at a bail hearing and ask to delay a court date. 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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Domestic 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

JSM Law

4.9(560 reviews on Google)

6375 Dixie Rd Ste 201, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(905) 499-9896

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posner Craig Stein LLP

4.9(119 reviews on Google)

603 1/2 Parliament St, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 391-2118

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Domestic Assault Lawyers by city

Common questions about domestic assault and criminal harassment charges

Who takes domestic assault cases near me?

There are 540 lawyers listed in Ontario for domestic assault and criminal harassment charges, and 34 cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 124 listed, Mississauga 60, Brampton 53, North York 42 and Ottawa 30. Open the page for the city closest to you to see the lawyers listed there.

What is a peace bond?

A peace bond is a recognizance under s. 810 of the Criminal Code to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It lasts up to 12 months. A national guide on peace bonds is linked on this page.

What happens at a bail hearing for an assault charge?

Under s. 515, a justice must release an accused without conditions unless the prosecutor shows cause why detention or conditions are justified. The decision depends on the facts put before the justice.

Can I get help at court if I do not have a lawyer?

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.