Sexual Assault Lawyers in Ontario

Sexual assault is a charge under the Criminal Code. Section 271 sets the penalties. On indictment, the maximum is up to 10 years. If the complainant is under 16, the maximum is 14 years, with a one-year minimum. On summary conviction, the maximum is up to two years less a day, and there is a six-month minimum if the complainant is under 16. 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. These are the limits the law sets. They say nothing about what will happen in any one case.

In Ontario, 530 lawyers are listed here as taking sexual assault and other sexual offence charges. Thirty cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 133 listed lawyers, Mississauga 61, Brampton 48, North York 41 and Ottawa 37. Scarborough has 20, London 16, Kitchener 13, and Hamilton and Windsor 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 sexual assault, child pornography, voyeurism, internet-related charges and human trafficking. Each is a separate charge, so read the one that matches the charge on your paperwork. A lawyer can tell you which charge you face and what the section says about it.

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. The Superior Court of Justice can try any indictable offence but generally tries only the most serious, such as sexual 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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Sexual 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aitken Robertson

4.7(144 reviews on Google)

2263 Princess St, Kingston

  • Takes criminal defence cases
  • Impaired and driving offences
  • Assault charges
(613) 531-9099

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

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Sexual Assault Lawyers by city

Common questions about sexual assault and other sexual offence charges

Who takes sexual assault cases near me?

There are 530 lawyers listed in Ontario for sexual assault and other sexual offence charges, and 30 cities have their own page for this charge. Toronto has 133 listed, Mississauga 61, Brampton 48, North York 41 and Ottawa 37. Open the page for the city closest to you to see the lawyers listed there.

What penalties does the Criminal Code set for sexual assault?

Section 271 sets up to 10 years on indictment, or 14 years with a one-year minimum if the complainant is under 16. On summary conviction it sets up to two years less a day, with a six-month minimum if the complainant is under 16.

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 sexual assault charges?

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

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