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Toronto Criminal Lawyers – Daniel Brown Law
Defending Criminal Cases in Toronto, Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke
Daniel Brown Law is a leading criminal defence firm that regularly represents clients charged with serious indictable and summary offence matters in the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area and most of southern Ontario.
Daniel Brown Law has been named one of Canada's Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail, a Top Criminal Law Boutique by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and a leading criminal defence and appellate firm by Best Lawyers in Canada. Daniel Brown, Mark Halfyard, and Hilary Dudding are listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada for criminal defence, and the firm has been a frequent winner of the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards for Best Lawyer, Best Law Firm, and Best Legal Services. Daniel Brown is a certified specialist in criminal law as designated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Whether you are facing charges for assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, impaired driving, fraud, drug offences, or weapons charges, our lawyers are available to defend your case at the Toronto courthouse. Knowing your rights also matters — read our guide on when police can enter your home. Call us at (416) 297-7200 for an immediate consultation.
Toronto Courthouse Information
Criminal matters in Toronto are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice located at:
10 Armoury Street, Toronto, Ontario M7A 0B9
Important Court Contacts
Toronto Courthouse: [email protected] or (416) 212-2701
Provincial Crown Attorney: [email protected] or 416-212-2707
Federal Crown (PPSC): [email protected] or 416-506-0539
Duty Counsel (Legal Aid Ontario): [email protected] or 416-646-1286
Legal Aid Ontario (Central): 1-800-668-8258
Virtual Court Appearances in Toronto
Most criminal court appearances in Toronto are conducted virtually via Zoom. Below are the current virtual courtroom details for the 10 Armoury Street courthouse.
Adult Criminal Case Management
Courtroom 201 – Police Divisions 11, 12, 13, 22, 23
Zoom Meeting ID: 641 1772 5477 | Passcode: 632860
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 202 – Police Divisions 31, 32, 53, 54, 55
Zoom Meeting ID: 628 7742 9247 | Passcode: 086329
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 203 – Police Divisions 11, 51, 52
Zoom Meeting ID: 640 5558 9354 | Passcode: 537401
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 205 – Police Divisions 32, 41, 42, 43
Zoom Meeting ID: 687 3561 8593 | Passcode: 727196
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Court
Courtroom 204 – Domestic-related criminal matters
Zoom Meeting ID: 652 0551 1991 | Passcode: 380199
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Federal Case Management
Courtroom 1001
Zoom Meeting ID: 660 4638 5889 | Passcode: 579060
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Youth Criminal Court – Courtroom 604
Youth case management matters.
Zoom Meeting ID: 679 7261 8187 | Passcode: 083607
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Plea Courts
Courtroom 801 – 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 635 4759 6988 | Passcode: 160132
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 802 – 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 654 3077 2491 | Passcode: 239738
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 803 – 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 615 3244 8546 | Passcode: 823096
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Courtroom 804 – 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 670 2891 3432 | Passcode: 010168
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Judge-Led Intensive Case Management (JICMC)
Courtroom 807 – 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 612 9792 7790 | Passcode: 672163
Phone: 1-855-703-8985
Charges We Defend
Driving Offences
Assault Offences
Homicide Offences
Weapons Offences
Sexual Offences
Property Offences
Administration of Justice Offences
The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law are available to work with you through every stage of the criminal court process including bail hearings, trials, and appeals for all types of criminal charges in Toronto. Contact us at (416) 297-7200 for an initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Toronto criminal cases heard?
Most Toronto criminal cases are heard at the Ontario Court of Justice at College Park (444 Yonge Street), Old City Hall (60 Queen Street West), Scarborough (1911 Eglinton Avenue East), Etobicoke (2201 Finch Avenue West), or North York (1000 Finch Avenue West). Superior Court trials are held at 361 University Avenue.
What should I do if I have been charged by the Toronto Police?
Do not speak to police beyond identifying yourself. Anything you say can be used against you at trial. Speak to a criminal defence lawyer before your first court appearance. A lawyer will review the disclosure, assess the Crown's case, and advise on whether to seek a resolution or set the matter for trial.
Does Daniel Brown Law represent clients at every Toronto courthouse?
Yes. The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law regularly attend at College Park, Old City Hall, Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York, and 361 University Avenue on impaired driving, assault, domestic assault, sexual offences, weapons, drug, fraud, and homicide charges.
Does having a lawyer at a Toronto bail hearing matter?
It often makes the difference between release and detention. A contested bail hearing requires counsel to address the Crown's position, propose a release plan, and call sureties where needed. Bail decisions are difficult to undo on review, so getting bail right the first time matters.
What happens at a first appearance in Toronto?
Nothing is decided at a first appearance. The court confirms you have counsel and sets the next date so disclosure can be reviewed. Your lawyer can appear on your behalf so you do not need to attend in person.