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Repeatedly recognized as one of Canada's top criminal defence firms

Talented, experienced and effective criminal trial and appeal lawyers.

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DANIEL BROWN LAW AT A GLANCE

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Criminal Law Firm

For more than 20 years, our criminal defence lawyers have handled thousands of trials and appeals. Daniel Brown and his team have defended clients in all levels of criminal court, gaining the skills and connections needed to build a defence tailored to your situation. Our experience and results speak for themselves.

HOW OUR CRIMINAL LAWYERS CAN HELP:

Few things are as stressful and life-changing as facing a criminal charge. The impact on your personal and professional life can be serious.

Our lawyers take a proactive approach, helping clients from the start of an investigation through to trial or an appeal. We work tirelessly to minimize disruptions to your life, career, and reputation.

While we represent people from all backgrounds, many of our clients are professionals who have never faced legal trouble before.

We are fully committed to protecting our clients’ best interests and strive to achieve the best possible outcome as early as possible. Our clients expect and deserve nothing less.

Criminal Law Practice Areas

PRE-CHARGE ADVOCACY

We specialize in negotiating with the police to prevent criminal charges before they are filed.

Our best work often happens behind the scenes—stopping a case before it ever reaches the courtroom.

POLICE INVESTIGATIONS

Our legal services include interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, analyzing legal and reputational risks, and negotiating with law enforcement and prosecutors. For clients who choose to cooperate with the police, we ensure their rights and interests are fully protected.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

We offer crisis management advice to professionals and businesses, helping them handle media attention and public scrutiny.

Our greatest successes are the clients who stay out of the headlines.

CRIMINAL TRIALS

If charges are filed, our defense lawyers bring skill, creativity, and experience to fight for the best outcome in court.

Our strong reputation with prosecutors and judges helps us achieve the best possible results at every stage of the case

LEGAL OPINIONS & ADVICE

We advise individuals and businesses on their legal rights and responsibilities.

Many clients turn to us when they need guidance on responding to active police investigations.

CRIMINAL APPEALS

We handle complex criminal appeals at all levels of court, including the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

A Criminal Law Firm WITH A DIFFERENT APPROACH

If you are facing criminal charges, choosing the right defense lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

At Daniel Brown Law, our goal is simple: to resolve your legal matter quickly, discreetly, and effectively.

No matter how complex or straightforward your case is, you can expect sharp legal advice, complete discretion, and unwavering advocacy focused on results.

Our team works together to provide strategic, cost-effective legal services, ensuring that every detail of your case is carefully examined. You receive personalized attention at every stage.

We are committed to achieving the best possible outcome while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Daniel Brown Law represents clients in all types of indictable and summary conviction trials and appeals.

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WE ARE EXPERIENCED Criminal appeal lawyers

Daniel Brown Law is recognized as one of Canada’s top criminal appeal law firms. Our extensive appellate practice covers both criminal and administrative appeals in Ontario.

Our team includes former judicial appeal clerks who bring insider knowledge on what it takes to win an appeal, as well as seasoned appeal lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for their excellence in Appellate Law and Criminal Defence.

We have argued some of Ontario’s most significant and precedent-setting criminal appeals at all levels, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.

With deep experience and a strong reputation in appellate advocacy, we have earned the trust and respect of the courts at every level.

Learn more about criminal law appeals, including how to apply for appeal bail, defend against a Crown-initiated appeal, or challenge a conviction under the Provincial Offences Act.

Daniel Brown Law is recognized as one of Canada’s leading criminal appeal litigation firms. We maintain a large and varied appellate practice encompassing both criminal and administrative appeals in Ontario.

Our team of criminal appeal lawyers include former judicial appeal clerks who possess insider knowledge about what it takes to win an appeal as well as experienced appeal lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Law and Criminal Defence excellence.

Collectively, our criminal appeal lawyers have litigated some of the most significant, challenging and precedent-setting criminal law appeals at all levels of appeal courts in Ontario including the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.

We offer unparalleled practical experience to our appellate clients and have earned the trust and respect of the courts at all levels.

Learn more about criminal law appeals including how to apply for an appeal bail, how to defend against an appeal initiated by the Crown Attorney and how to appeal a Provincial Offences Act conviction.

We are EXPERIENCED Criminal Appeal Lawyers

Daniel Brown Law is recognized as one of Canada’s top criminal appeal law firms. Our extensive appellate practice covers both criminal and administrative appeals in Ontario.

Our team includes former judicial appeal clerks who bring insider knowledge on what it takes to win an appeal, as well as seasoned appeal lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for their excellence in Appellate Law and Criminal Defence.

We have argued some of Ontario’s most significant and precedent-setting criminal appeals at all levels, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.

With deep experience and a strong reputation in appellate advocacy, we have earned the trust and respect of the courts at every level.

Learn more about criminal law appeals, including how to apply for appeal bail, defend against a Crown-initiated appeal, or challenge a conviction under the Provincial Offences Act.

OUR LAW FIRM IN THE NEWS

Our deep understanding of criminal law has earned us recognition and respect. That’s why Canada’s top news networks frequently turn to us for expert commentary on important legal cases and issues

OUR FIRM IN THE NEWS

The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law are well known and respected for their in-depth understanding of Canadian criminal law issues and are frequently consulted by local and national media outlets to provide background and opinions on their own cases or cases currently before the courts.

The lawyers at Daniel Brown Law are well known and respected for their in-depth understanding of Canadian criminal law issues and are frequently consulted by local and national media outlets to provide background and opinions on their own cases or cases currently before the courts.

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Lindsay Board

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We ARE AWARD WINNING CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Daniel Brown Law has been repeatedly named one of Canada’s Top Criminal Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and ranked among the country’s best criminal defense firms by Best Lawyers. We have also received multiple Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Law Firm and Best Legal Services.

Our lawyers are consistently recognized for their excellence. Daniel Brown, Mark Halfyard, and Hilary Dudding have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Post City Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers List.

Colleen McKeown was honored as one of Precedent Magazine’s Precedent Setters in 2022.

Daniel Brown Law Awards and Recognition as a top criminal defence firm

WE ARE AWARD WINNING CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Daniel Brown Law has been repeatedly named one of Canada’s Top Criminal Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and ranked among the country’s best criminal defense firms by Best Lawyers. We have also received multiple Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Law Firm and Best Legal Services.

Our lawyers are consistently recognized for their excellence. Daniel Brown, Mark Halfyard, and Hilary Dudding have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Post City Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers List.

Colleen McKeown was honored as one of Precedent Magazine’s Precedent Setters in 2022.

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We’re Hiring an Associate!

We’re Hiring an Associate!

We’re looking for an associate with a passion for criminal defence work to join our growing team of trial and appeal lawyers. The ideal candidate is a 0-7 year call. Check out our job posting for all the details.

Daniel Brown Law Welcomes Two New Associate Lawyers

Daniel Brown Law Welcomes Two New Associate Lawyers

Daniel Brown Law LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of two lawyers to the firm. Samantha Bondoux and Robert Nanni have joined us as associates.Samantha’s practice focuses on criminal trials and appeals and she represents those charged with or convicted of...

Client Testimonials

The best choice for experience and reliability, Daniel Brown and his team put in work to not just fight, but to win cases.

5 star review- Daniel Brown Law

Darryl J.

Daniel Brown Law is honestly the only choice of lawyer anybody should go with if you happen to get into legal issues. His whole team is so professional and knowledgeable and takes time to explain the entire process.

5 star review- Daniel Brown Law

Jussi H.

I would highly recommend the professional and talented lawyers at this firm. The lawyers all worked as a cohesive team to ensure that I had the best possible defence.

5 star review- Daniel Brown Law

Gary H.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

The best choice for experience and reliability, Daniel Brown and his team put in work to not just fight, but to win cases.

Darryl J.

Daniel Brown Law is honestly the only choice of lawyer anybody should go with if you happen to get into legal issues. His whole team is so professional and knowledgeable and takes time to explain the entire process.

5 star review- Daniel Brown Law

Jussi H.

I would highly recommend the professional and talented lawyers at this firm. The lawyers all worked as a cohesive team to ensure that I had the best possible defence.

5 star review- Daniel Brown Law

Gary H.

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Contact Daniel Brown Law at (416) 297-7200 to discuss how we can help solve your criminal law problem.