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David Anber's Law Office
- Calls
- Charges
- Team
“Considering I am the primary care giver to my ill father being able to drive is crucial for me and David gave me a second chance for which I am forever grateful.”
Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in Ottawa, ON
24 firms listed · all 24 in Ottawa · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Shore & Johnston, Barristers-at-Law
- Criminal Record
- Confident
- Charges
“I can't thank him enough for giving me a second chance and I am so grateful for his expertise, compassion and doing whatever it takes to represent his clients.”
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Kumararatne Law
- Successful
- Law Firm
- Family
“"Ayesha Kumararatne is a standout immigration lawyer, renowned for her meticulous approach and remarkable success rate in handling even the most challenging cases.”
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AGP
- Trial
- Communication
- Family
“He has been my lawyer almost 10 years and i have been nothing but pleased with every out come at times the man has pulled off what I thought was the impossible.”
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Brandon Crawford
- Knowledge
- Outcome
- Job
“Our family was extremely happy with the outcomes of his guidance and support, it was a challenging and difficult situation but Brandon was exceptional.”
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Frouhar Law
- Mind
- Firm
- Money
“Francois works like no other lawyer I have ever seen or heard, he is quick, yet thorough and always gets his point across in a direct efficient manor that leaves a subtle yet memorable impression.”
These 24 firms listed for Ottawa, 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: Ottawa, ON
All 24 firms we list here are in Ottawa itself. We have 25 firms in Ottawa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 648 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "patient" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic assault (5), drug offences (4), sexual assault (4), appeal (3) and assault (3). 1 shows a licence on its website. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Ottawa open on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 24 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.
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Brett McGarry Criminal Law
- Call
- Confidence
- Result
“Would definitely recommend I really don't think anyone else could have done better for me and that's the honest truth so happy how it turned out cant thank this man enough had to come leave a review!”
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Engel & Associates
- Confidence
- Outcome
- Case
“The thing I appreciated the most from Bruce was his calls to check-in on me, as I was highly anxious throughout the duration of my problem, and had made a couple frantic calls to him in which he eased my nerves within minutes.”
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Murray Fakih Criminal Defence Professional Corporation
- Patient
- Result
- Matter
“Will not only cares about winning the case, but he genuinely cares about you as a person, and wants to see you succeed in both your legal matters, and personal life.”
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Friedman Mansour
- Outcome
- Team
“Tasha Bobrovitz is a professional, fast responsive and wonderful lawyer who cares about her clients and finds the best solution to resolve their issue.”
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Michael Spratt
- Light
“He finds the problems in the case and brings them to light.”
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Shukairy Law
- Matter
- Intelligent
- Patient
“Maya is very thorough and accurate in all detail, she is also a caring person who makes you feel that your in good hands,I highly recommend her, thnx again for your help”
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Paolucci Law
- Compassion
- Children
- Case
“Her professionalism, expertise, ability to make me laugh after tough conversations and genuine concern for her clients make her a standout in the field.”
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Brass Law Office, Criminal Defence Lawyers
- Result
- Grateful
- Family
“They gave me clear and concise instructions & legal advice on the actions I could take to lessen my sentence and reduce the negative impact on my employment schedule.”
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Celine Dostaler Criminal Defence Lawyer
- Charges
- Questions
- Not Guilty
“I was looking at some pretty hefty charges so of course I was scared s**tless because I'd never been in trouble with the law before and didn't want a criminal record.”
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Pegg Kimberley A
- Custody
- Family
“Not only did Mellington not make me feel like a useless junkie , he showed me compassion- by working with my mom to find the best resources in the next several years for me.”
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Virginia Dolinska Criminal Defence
- Confident
“Virginia will not sugarcoat things and will never guarantee victory, however, if you have Virginia representing you, you can be confident that you will be getting the best possible representation.”
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AEH Criminal Law
- Court
“I believe Omar is one of the best laywer, and I'll explain how , and this experience is unique and I am going through it , he is quick to reply , in my case he was my lawyer for certain time , but I couldn't finish the amount financially, however I r...”
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Lamb + O'Brien
“Domonic is the best!”
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Duvadie Law Professional Corp.
- Feel
“It was a nerves feeling entering the court rooms but a relief when the Crown sees Ash and was like (Oh no not him) expressing how good Ash is as a lawyer.”
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Ryan E. Durran
“Thank you so much, for your help to authentification my documents”
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Guertin Ronald G
“Prompt, professional response.”
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McElroy Law
- Matter
- Legal Services
“Their communication with clients throughout any matter is well informed and punctual and I proudly recommend this business, both Dawn and Anne-Marie to anyone who has been charged with an offence.”
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Paul Lewandowski Criminal Defence Lawyer
- Money
“The best experience ever never felt more comfortable Paul lewandowski is great and amazing he does his research and applies the real laws highly recommended.”
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