Murder and Homicide Lawyers in Ontario

First and second degree murder carry life imprisonment, which is a minimum punishment (s. 235). Murder and other homicide charges are generally tried in the Superior Court of Justice, which can try any indictable offence but generally tries only the most serious, naming murder and manslaughter first. Trials there are by a judge alone or with a jury. The words used in the charge matter, because murder and manslaughter are different charges. The charging document names which one a person faces, and a lawyer can explain it.

In Ontario, 340 lawyers are listed here as taking murder and other homicide charges. Twenty-two cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 112 listed lawyers, Ottawa 31, Mississauga 29, Brampton 24 and North York 20. Scarborough has 11, Hamilton 9, and Kitchener and Windsor each have 8, and London has 7. The city pages list the lawyers in each place. If a family member has been charged, the page for the city nearest to them lists the lawyers there. Toronto and Ottawa have the largest numbers listed, and the other cities named above follow.

The national guides linked on this page explain each specific charge. They cover murder and culpable homicide, and dangerous offender applications. Nothing on this page applies the law to any person's case.

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. On arrest or detention, everyone also has the right to be told the reasons promptly, and to retain and instruct counsel without delay and be told of that right (Charter, s. 10). A charge is an allegation. It is not a finding. 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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Murder and Homicide 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LD Law LLP

4.8(131 reviews on Google)

1551 Bloor St W, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(416) 747-9900

Jeffrey I. Reisman

4.9(116 reviews on Google)

220 Duncan Mill Rd #419, North York

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 351-4357

Gray Criminal Defence

5.0(102 reviews on Google)

65 Front St E 3rd floor, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 826-8610

Batasar Law

4.6(146 reviews on Google)

27 John St, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(905) 866-6464

Cooper Lord Law

4.9(107 reviews on Google)

7 Duke St W Ste 306, Kitchener

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Sexual offences
(226) 336-9939

Leora Shemesh

5.0(88 reviews on Google)

155 University Ave Ste 1920, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(416) 944-8111

Rashidy & Associates

4.8(102 reviews on Google)

145 Traders Blvd E #15, Mississauga

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 361-9791

Kelly Greenway Bruce

4.5(133 reviews on Google)

114 King, Oshawa

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(905) 723-2278

AR Law

5.0(80 reviews on Google)

50 Richmond St E Suite 119, Oshawa

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 576-2454

Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh

4.8(93 reviews on Google)

102 Atlantic Ave Ste 100, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 613-0416

Truscello Nair LLP

4.9(82 reviews on Google)

170 Evans Ave., Etobicoke

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(647) 919-4260

EME Professional Corp.

4.8(87 reviews on Google)

2 Old English Ln, Markham

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Domestic charges
(416) 800-1783

Goodman Berman Barristers

4.8(80 reviews on Google)

220 Duncan Mill Rd suite 419, North York

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 654-7070

GILL & DHILLON LAW LLP

4.9(71 reviews on Google)

239 Queen St E #24, Brampton

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(905) 617-2122

RH Criminal Defence

4.9(70 reviews on Google)

130 Spadina Ave. #606, Toronto

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(416) 837-4500

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Murder and Homicide Lawyers by city

Common questions about murder and other homicide charges

Who takes murder and homicide cases near me?

There are 340 lawyers listed in Ontario for murder and other homicide charges, and 22 cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 112 listed, Ottawa 31, Mississauga 29, Brampton 24 and North York 20. Open the page for the city closest to you to see the lawyers listed there.

What does the Criminal Code set for murder?

First and second degree murder carry life imprisonment, which is a minimum punishment (s. 235).

Which court tries murder?

The Superior Court of Justice can try any indictable offence but generally tries only the most serious, such as murder and manslaughter. Trials there are by a judge alone or with a jury.

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.

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