Best Criminal Defence Lawyers near St. Catharines, ON

2 of these firms are based in St. Catharines; the others serve St. Catharines from towns including Toronto (63 km), Brampton (70 km) and Oakville (47 km).

15 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a licence

Data verified October 16, 2026

Protomanni & Associates

Protomanni & Associates

(50)
  • Legal Representation
  • Communication
  • Understanding
“From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
43 Church St Suite 303, St. Catharines, ON L2R
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Brenda V Sandulak and J Ronald Charlebois Criminal Lawyers

Brenda V Sandulak and J Ronald Charlebois Criminal Lawyers

(10)
“Where do i strt: since the time i got charged, to my first apprnce, to the time i was ready to retain Brenda, she was alwys thr for me over the phone; & later in evry aspect frm court to personal life & advice ovr the phn after i retained her.”
Emergency Services
172 James St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5C5
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Kraska Law - Oakville Criminal Lawyers

Kraska Law - Oakville Criminal Lawyers

(21)
  • Sales
  • Understand
  • Case
“He answered our call late at night and worked late into the evening with the police.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Licensed
466 Speers Rd Third Floor, Oakville, ON L6K 3W9
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Pasqualino Law- Criminal Lawyer Oakville

Pasqualino Law- Criminal Lawyer Oakville

(12)
“Carlo Pasqualino handled my case very professionally and got me off some rough charges, he is your go to guy for criminal cases, he's very knowledgeable, soft spoken, humorous and just a great guy to have for you case.”
Free Initial Consultation
277 Lakeshore Rd E #408, Oakville, ON L6J 6J3
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Harval S. Bassi, Barrister & Solicitor

Harval S. Bassi, Barrister & Solicitor

(16)
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • Luck
  • Knowledge
“Very Professional, Great Lawyer I definitely would recommend him to anything that needs a great lawyer, he takes the time to listen and does amazing work”
Free Initial Consultation
250 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1J2
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Diab Decosimo

Diab Decosimo

(5)
“Simply the most professional and sincere firm you will find.”
2401 Bristol Cir, Oakville, ON L6H 5S9
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These 24 firms listed for St. Catharines, 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: St. Catharines, ON

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,332 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "expertise". 15 are open around the clock and 18 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic assault (7), sexual assault (7), assault (6), impaired driving (6) and aggravated assault (5). 1 shows a licence on its website. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 15 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 13 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside St. Catharines shown on this page?

2 of the 24 firms keep an office in St. Catharines itself. The rest come from other towns. Ask whether counsel appears regularly in the courthouse where your matter is listed, because that familiarity is worth more than a short drive.

Vilkhov Law Professional Corporation

Vilkhov Law Professional Corporation

(50)
  • Happy
  • Jail
  • False Accusations
“I know for stressful this process might be an how awful law system might be treating you, also how difficult it might be to trust someone with your “life”.”
Free Initial Consultation
Offers Financing Options
Emergency Services
Transparent Fees & Pricing
121 Richmond St W Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M5H 2K1
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Michael Juskey Law

Michael Juskey Law

(47)
  • Responsive
  • Case
  • Stress
“Michael is very experienced and I have never had a single doubt on what he knew and what he was doing, his advice and care about his client are very helpful.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Transparent Fees & Pricing
130 Spadina Ave. #606, Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
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Kahlon Law Professional Corporation

Kahlon Law Professional Corporation

(50)
  • Writing
  • Legal Representation
  • Money
“I had let my initial lawyer go because I was not happy with the way my case was going, I brought in Antar and he delivered and had my charges withdrawn.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2016
Emergency Services
6200 Dixie Rd #223, Mississauga, ON L5T
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Daniel Brown Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto

Daniel Brown Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto

(50)
  • Research
  • Trial
  • Strategy
“Lee in which she shared with me their suggestions of actions that I could take which they believed could help ensure the best resolution of my criminal matter.”
Emergency Services
103 Church St #400, Toronto, ON M5C 2G3
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Andrew Captan - Criminal Lawyer

Andrew Captan - Criminal Lawyer

(49)
  • Job
  • Efficient
  • Feel
“I am deeply grateful for Andrew and the work he did to get my charge withdrawn, and for going above and beyond in helping me sort out this external matter.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Transparent Fees & Pricing
603 1/2 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P9
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Karapancev Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto

Karapancev Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto

(43)
  • Criminal Record
  • Legal Representation
  • Knowledge
“Despite the damages that had already been done both emotionally and financially, Alex and his team were able to achieve the best possible outcome for this case:”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
80 Richmond St W Suite 1300, Toronto, ON M5H 2A3
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Manbir Sodhi Criminal Defence Law Brampton

Manbir Sodhi Criminal Defence Law Brampton

(47)
  • Sound
  • Expertise
  • Confidence
“Priya, out Real Estate Law Clerk was always available to answer our questions (we were first-time home buyers in Canada) and she was very patient with us.”
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
9 George St N Unit 102, Brampton, ON L6V
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Truscello Nair

Truscello Nair

(50)
  • Stunt
  • Communication
  • Family
“Carmelo and Maneesha went above and beyond to provide exceptional legal services, communicating updates to keep me well-informed throughout the process.”
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
3823 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1R2
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Donich Law

Donich Law

(50)
  • Responsive
  • Mind
  • Talk
“He helped me set up the right strategy from the very beginning and guided me all the way to overcome numerous obstacles until the issue was fully resolved.”
Emergency Services
120 Adelaide St W #2500, Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
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Lawstop | Criminal Defence Lawyers

Lawstop | Criminal Defence Lawyers

(50)
  • Listening
  • Legal Advice
  • Notaries
“Mr Ishaan Sharma a young passionate lawyer whom you can trust with his knowledge and listening skills which allows you to release all your stress as he takes the rest of it through out the process ☺️.”
Emergency Services
80 Pertosa Dr Unit 12, Brampton, ON L6X
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GSP Law

GSP Law

(49)
  • Mental Health
  • Charges
  • Legal Representation
“He was able to quickly resolve my issue in a short period of time and was super CARING and UNDERSTANDING unlike some lawyers who just want to run with your money.”
Emergency Services
Transparent Fees & Pricing
197 County Ct Blvd #201, Brampton, ON L6W 4P6
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Christien Levien J.D., Lawyer

Christien Levien J.D., Lawyer

(45)
  • Community
  • Jail
  • Job
“Christien did a great job explaining to me the steps that need to be taken in order to beat my case; with confidence that he will do his part to ensure the best possible outcome.”
In Business Since 2015
Emergency Services
2 County Ct Blvd Suite, 210, Brampton, ON L6W 3W8
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George Gray Criminal Defence

George Gray Criminal Defence

(50)
  • Strategic
  • Gratitude
  • Positive Attitude
“George was very helpful right from the beginning to the end, he was kind and understanding and solved any issues or questions I raised, 10/10 would hire again”
In Business Since 2017
Transparent Fees & Pricing
810 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H7
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Anser Law Professional Corporation

Anser Law Professional Corporation

(50)
  • Intelligent
  • Expertise
  • Individual
“He is extremely tenacious and he knows case law by heart, he carefully explains and lays out the entire case and walks you through it in such an easy and relaxed way.”
In Business Since 2004
3301 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4
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Nextlaw

Nextlaw

(50)
  • Thank You
  • License
  • Reduced
“However, thanks to the expertise and dedication of the NextLaw team, they were able to negotiate with the prosecution and ultimately reduce my charge to a minor speeding offense”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
250 University Ave Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5H
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Collett Read

Collett Read

(49)
  • Heart
  • Compassion
  • Job
“Nicole takes the time to get to know you and understand your case and aims to provide you with many routes to become successful in any case thrown her way.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
25 Main St W Suite 2200, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6
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Norton Law

Norton Law

(39)
  • Trial
  • Informative
  • Guide
“He does really good and he cares a lot about his clients highly recommend steve at Norton law anytime you need anything to get done as smooth as possible!”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
130 Spadina Ave. #606, Toronto, ON M5V 2L4
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East Law

East Law

(49)
  • Offence
  • Criminal
  • Court Room
“He was always responsive and honest, kept us informed at all stages, and was very supportive of my teenage son (who unfortunately made a bad decision).”
Free Initial Consultation
8 Main St E Suite 201, Hamilton, ON L8N
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in St. Catharines, ON Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Typical price range is based on 499 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5500
Minimum cost $1500
Maximum cost $18000
Avg Per Hour Rates $350

Typical range $3500 to $6000 is based on 499 cost profiles.

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