Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in London, ON

15 firms listed · all 15 in London · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Lakin Afolabi Law

Lakin Afolabi Law

4.9 49 reviews
“Isaac Heo is an absolutely amazing lawyer that will fight for you all the way”
Open 24 hoursSince 2012
433 William St
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Ellis Criminal Law Professional Corporation

Ellis Criminal Law Professional Corporation

4.9 49 reviews
“Nothing but honest, integrity and hard working people working at this firm.”
Free phone consultationSince 2006Licensed
468 Ridout St N
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Cake Criminal Defence

Cake Criminal Defence

4.9 48 reviews
“He did a great job in helping with my personal defence and I would recommend anyone who needs a proper defence seek out his office.”
Since 2020
1600 Hyde Park Rd Unit 107
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Skinner Criminal Law

Skinner Criminal Law

5.0 40 reviews
“Facing a criminal charge with the crown asking for jail time was terrifying but Jason's genuine care for my case put me at ease, making it feel as if he was a long time family friend.”
Since 2011
140 Fullarton St #1502
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Jim Dean Law Professional Corporation

Jim Dean Law Professional Corporation

4.6 34 reviews
“Jim Dean's associate Andrew Tang took on the case and was an excellent advocate for my colleague.”
Since 2011
399 Hamilton Rd
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Velox Law Professional Corporation

Velox Law Professional Corporation

5.0 19 reviews
“Sam at Velox Law is both down to earth and professional and incredibly good at what she does.”
Free consultationSuper Lawyers Rising Star 2022
472 Ridout St N
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These 15 firms listed for London, ON act for people facing criminal charges. What each says about the charges it defends and the courthouses it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: London, ON

All 15 firms we list here are in London itself. The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 536 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "results" and "understanding". 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic assault (2), drugs (2) and sexual assault (2). 1 shows a licence on its website. Domain records put 7 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 1 offers urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are criminal law firms listed for London open on Saturdays or Sundays?

2 of the 15 firms show weekend opening. The question that helps more is whether someone takes calls from a detachment overnight, because bail hearings often follow soon after an arrest and weekends are no exception.

O'hara Law

O'hara Law

5.0 4 reviews
“Highly recommend him as he exceeded all of my expectations with his advice and insights.”
Flat fees · payment plansPrices online
717 Richmond St Unit 307
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Zegers Law Professional Corporation

Zegers Law Professional Corporation

4.3 9 reviews
“If you have made bad decisions in life and found yourself in legal trouble, Jim is the guy to help you deal with the consequences.”
Free consultationServes southwestern OntarioSince 2008
585 Talbot St
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Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation

Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation

5.0 13 reviews
“Geoff is one of the hardest working lawyers I have ever met, he goes above and beyond and doesn't let people with badges go on a power trip.”
Flat fees · payment plansOntario Bar since 2010Serves London, Southwestern OntarioSince 2020
135 Albert St
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Christopher Uwagboe, Barrister & Solicitor

Christopher Uwagboe, Barrister & Solicitor

4.9 5 reviews
“Helpful, communicative and timely assistance - highly recommend!”
Since 2011
66 Fullarton St
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Christopher P Dobson Barrister and Solicitor

Christopher P Dobson Barrister and Solicitor

5.0 3 reviews
“Most honest and straight forward professional I have met in this field.”
472 Ridout St N
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Behr Law Professional Corporation

Behr Law Professional Corporation

4.9 10 reviews
“They always got the job done, the rest was up to me !”
Since 2010
472 Ridout St N
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Cudmore Law Office

Cudmore Law Office

5.0 3 reviews
“I walked into the court room not knowing what to do and they gave me council and took me at the last minute.”
Since 2016
478 Waterloo St
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Richard Braiden - Criminal Lawyer

Richard Braiden - Criminal Lawyer

4.0 3 reviews
“Helped me for over a decade of young shenanigans.”
383 Richmond St Suite 402
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Circelli Law

Circelli Law

3.8 5 reviews
“It has been a pleasure having him look after my legal affairs all these years.”
Ontario Bar since 1977Since 1977
557 Talbot St
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