Vilkhov Law Professional Corporation
“Experience with Vilkhov Law was great, Igor made all my charges get dropped without any issues.”
Best Criminal Defence Lawyers in Toronto, ON
24 firms listed · all 24 in Toronto · 13 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Pyzer Criminal Lawyers | Toronto Criminal Law Firm
“I greatly appreciated her professionalism in balance with her ability to personally support me and extensively answer any questions I have had.”
Michael Juskey Law
“He is knowledgeable and can suggest a number of proactive actions to present your case better.”
Daniel Brown Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto
“Hilary is amazing and great law firm was and got positive results”
Andrew Captan - Criminal Lawyer
“He has a high level of expertise and offered many pieces of advice and ideas on how I could improve my situation.”
Karapancev Law - Criminal Lawyers Toronto
“The process was 10 months long and I was able to have my charges reduced to a lesser sentence that did not result in a permanent criminal record.”
These 24 firms listed for Toronto, 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: Toronto, ON
All 24 firms we list here are in Toronto itself. We have 128 firms in Toronto on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,119 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (70%) and quality (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "communication". 13 are open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sexual assault (11), domestic assault (8), criminal harassment (7), assault (6) and bail hearings (6). 1 shows a licence on its website. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 13 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans and 15 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Toronto offer free consultations?
15 of the 24 firms here say a first meeting costs nothing. Use it to ask about legal aid, the size of the retainer and who attends court. Keep the details of the allegation short until you have chosen someone and the retainer is signed.
Donich Law
“He analyzed the entire situation, studied all options, guided me in every step and provided strategic advice that is favorable to me.”
Mass Tsang
“Alexei represented me for several cases including my last DUI incident and was able to reduce my penalty and avoid a suspended license.”
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Nextlaw
“John demonstrated exceptional efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in handling my stunt driving case, ultimately achieving a dismissal.”
George Gray Criminal Defence
“Thanks very much for your help I appreciate you for everything you have done :)”
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JCA Law Office Professional Corporation
“They deserve 5 stars for processing my PR docx in just 8 months and got my PR card after 2months..”
Norton Law
“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!”
Fedorowicz Law - Criminal Lawyer
“I was facing potential deportation due to a DUI charge, but thanks to Richard, I was able to avoid such severe consequences.”
Hwy- LAW Paralegal Services
“I am so happy that I chose HWY-LAW Paralegal Services to represent me for a ticket I had received.”
Edward H Royle & Partners
“If you're in need of a top-notch lawyer who will go above and beyond to fight for your rights, I wholeheartedly recommend Marriane Salih.”
Weisberg Law Criminal Lawyers
“She went above and beyond on all fronts, getting me charges withdrawn and ultimately enabling me to rest well at night knowing my life is getting back on track as a result of our work together!”
Juzkiw Law Firm
“This law firm was very responsive with a thorough knowledge of the law.”
Robb Macdonald
“He listens and guide you the process and works toward the best outcome in your favour.”
William Jaksa
“Although expensive, he is absolutely worth the money, and it's thanks to him that I'm in the position I'm in.”
Dumas Mehar Law
“Kevin has showed me so much support which helped decrease my level of stress and made me feel confident having him represent me.”
RH Criminal Defence
“I was up against the wall, and his smarts, brilliance, professionalism and knowledge of what he does made him the obvious choice to represent me.”
Steven Tress Criminal and Immigration Lawyer
“After applying for a study permit for three times without success, I met Steven and my application was approved within 6 weeks of submitting my application.”
David Genis
“David is an exceptional lawyer - I retained him when I was facing some serious charges as a result of false allegations and he was very knowledgeable throughout the whole process.”
Branden J. Miller Law
“From our initial consultation to the successful outcome of my case, Branden consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and a strategic approach that gave me confidence and peace of mind.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Toronto
- “Adam not only helped to resolve my legal issues but to avoid further court cases, trial and helped get charges dropped while staying within budget.” — client of Weisberg Law Criminal Lawyers
- “From the beginning he did everything he said he was going to do including getting me bail and getting my charges dismissed in a timely manner.” — client of Fedorowicz Law - Criminal Lawyer
- “Pleasure to deal with, great communication and worked to achieve a result that was the best possible outcome given the situation.” — client of Nextlaw
- “David Genis demonstrated utmost professionalism and experience with our case and it was a pleasure working with him!” — client of David Genis
- “Thomas was able to get all charges dropped and I walked away clear of any serious repercussions.” — client of Edward H Royle & Partners
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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