Toronto Courthouses - Criminal Defence Lawyer

At The Defence Group, our criminal defence lawyers represent clients throughout the Province of Ontario. If you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or charged with a criminal offence, we can help. With offices in Toronto, Oakville and Richmond Hill, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve your needs. Book your free consultation by calling us at (877)-295-2830 or send us an email at info@defencegroup.ca.

Our areas of practice include domestic violence (e.g., assault, threatening death or bodily harm, harassment, mischief); drugs and controlled substances (e.g., possession, trafficking, production, importing); sexual offences (e.g., sexual assault, child pornography); drinking and driving / D.U.I. (e.g., impaired driving, over 80); weapons offences (e.g., careless storage, possession of a firearm); murder (e.g., homicide, manslaughter); financial crimes (e.g., tax evasion, fraud); regulatory offences; bail hearings; sentencing; and Charter of Rights.

For a complete listing of courthouses in Ontario, see our listings at the bottom of the page.

The majority of our cases appear in the following courthouses:

Toronto

Old City Hall

College Park

311 Jarvis (Youth Court)

Courthouses in Ontario

CITY OF TORONTO

Old City Hall
Ontario Court of Justice
60 Queen St. W. Old City Hall
Toronto ON M5H 2M4
tel. 416-327-5614

College Park
Ontario Court of Justice
444 Yonge St., College Park -2nd Fl.
Toronto ON M5B 2h3
tel. 416-325-8950

Youth Court
Ontario Court of Justice
311 Jarvis St.
Toronto ON M5B 2C4
tel. 416-327-6868

Superior Court of Justice
361 University Ave.
Toronto ON M5G 1T3
tel. 416-327-5917

Court of Appeal
Osgoode Hall
130 Queen St. West
Toronto ON M5H 2N5
tel. 416-327-5020

Scarborough Courthouse
Ontario Court of Justice
1911 Eglinton Ave East
Scarborough, ON M1L 4P4
tel. 416-325-0983

North York Courthouse
Ontario Court of Justice
1000 Finch Ave. West
Toronto ON M3J 2V5
tel. 416-314-4208

Etobicoke Courthouse
Ontario Court of Justice
2201 Finch Ave. West
Toronto ON M9M 2Y9
tel. 416-314-3962

YORK REGION

Newmarket Courthouse
50 Eagle St. W.
Newmarket ON L3Y 6B1
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-853-4801
Youth Court
tel. 905-853-4801
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-853-4801

PEEL REGION

Brampton
A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse
7755 Hurontario Street
Brampton ON L6W 4T1
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-456-4700
Youth Court
tel. 905-456-4700
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-456-4700

HALTON REGION

Burlington Courthouse
2021 Plains Rd. E.
Burlington ON L7R 4M3
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-637-4125
Youth Court
tel. 905-637-4125

Milton Courthouse
491 Steeles Ave E.
Milton ON L9T 1Y7
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-878-4165
Youth Court – tel. 905-878-4165
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-878-4165

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DURHAM REGION

Oshawa Courthouse
150 Bond Street East
Oshawa ON L1G 0A2
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-743-2640
Youth Court
tel. 905-743-2640
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-743-2630

WATERLOO REGION

Kitchener – Waterloo Ontario Court of Justice
200 Frederick St.
Kitchener ON N2H 6P1
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 519-741-3300
Youth Court – tel. 519-741-3300

Kitchener – Waterloo Superior Court of Justice
20 Weber St. E.
Kitchener ON N2H 1C3
tel. 519-741-3206

NIAGARA REGION

St. Catharines Courthouse
59 Church Street
St. Catharines ON L2R 7N8
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-988-6200
Youth Court
tel. 905-988-6200
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-988-6200

Fort Erie Courthouse
Ontario Court of Justice
200 Jarvis St.
Fort Erie ON L2A 2S7
tel. 905-988-6200

Welland Courthouse
102 East Main Street
Welland ON L3B 3W6
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-735-0010
Youth Court
tel. 905-735-0010
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-735-0010

DUFFERIN COUNTY

Orangeville Courthouse
10 Louisa St.
Orangeville ON L9W 3P9
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 519-941-5802
Youth Court
tel. 519-941-5802
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 519-941-5802

SIMCOE COUNTY

Barrie Courthouse
114 Worsley St.
Barrie ON L4M 1M1
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 705-739-6111
Youth Court
tel. 705-739-6111
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 705-739-6111

Bradford (West Gwillimbury) Courthouse
Ontario Court of Justice
57 Holland St. E.
Bradford ON L3Z 1H8
tel. 905-775-2621

WELLINGTON COUNTY

Guelph -Ontario Court of Justice
36 Wyndham Street South
Guelph ON N1H 7J5
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 519-836-2501
Youth Court
tel. 519-836-2501

Guelph – Superior Court of Justice
74 Woolwich St.
Guelph ON N1H 3T9
tel. 519-824-4100

HAMILTON-WENTWORTH COUNTY

Hamilton
John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main St. E.
Hamilton ON L8N 2B7
Ontario Court of Justice
tel. 905-645-5252
Youth Court
tel. 905-645-5252
Superior Court of Justice
tel. 905-645-5252

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Peter Boushy

18:13 29 Nov 22

As a friend and colleague of Arun, I have witnessed first-hand his very impressive wins in court. In fact, in 2022 alone, I closely followed three criminal trials (one with a jury) where Arun was defence counsel - and he won all three! These cases were complex and involved sensitive allegations wherein his clients strenuously asserted their innocence. All three were vindicated in court. Arun's obvious strengths, including his mastery of the law, his civility in court, and his dogged determination to vigorously defend his clients, are most impressive. I have personally known Arun for over 35 years, and his character and legal acumen make him easily one of the most effective trial lawyers in the province.

Ruby Mann

23:42 11 Nov 22

Arun is one of the best lawyers I have ever met. He is extremely diligent and can handle any case with care and professionalism. Arun is extremely down to earth, organized, calm, and respectful. He is exactly the type of lawyer you would want to represent you. I would highly recommend Arun to anyone looking for a criminal defence lawyer. I met Arun while I was in my undergrad and had the goal of attending law school, Arun gave me the opportunity to observe him in trial and learn how everything operates first-hand. I was extremely impressed with how he had the ability to work under pressure, form effective arguments and quickly think on the spot. From my eyes, this case looked extremely difficult however, Arun was quick to demonstrated that with the right knowledge and arguments, you can indeed be successful. His calm presence in court was something I found to be highly effective. I was blown away with his opening and closing statements, how he presented evidence, and the type of questions he had for the witnesses. I was able to observe that even the jury was impressed with his work. Arun understands that these are hard and stressful times for his clients which he made sure to address. Arun makes communication a priority for his clients as I saw they were able to address any concerns they might have. In this trial, Arun’s client was found not guilty, and this proves how effective and successful he is in this field. I view Arun as a mentor, and he has helped me with achieving my goals of becoming a lawyer. I have met several lawyers in the past and Arun is the one who I respect and admire the most. Arun is exactly the type of lawyer I hope to become one day. It’s been a privilege to have observed him in action.Whether you are a client or student, Arun will go above and beyond to help you find success.

Sonia A

14:17 19 Apr 22

I observed Arun in-person over the course of a weeklong jury trial. For context, I am a law student that was assisting on the case. I was impressed by the calmness Arun brought to the courtroom. In most scenarios, clients are in a very rough time when having to deal with a criminal defence lawyer and court can be an overwhelming place.Arun ensured to always be available to the client to answer any questions or concerns. He was patient in explaining the court process and his own thought process on the case to the client. He ensured to meet with the client briefly every day before entering the courtroom to provide the client reassurance and comfort.Given that Arun has been practicing criminal law for about 27 years, I found him to be extremely knowledgeable. He is strategic in the decisions he makes and foresees points the Crown could make.His mannerisms with the Crown, witnesses, and presentation with the jury were excellent. Arun’s oral statements in court were well prepared, thorough, and respectful. Arun is naturally a calm and collected individual and this showed through his composure throughout the entire trial.As a result of his unique personal style, thorough knowledge, and professionalism, the client was found not guilty of the charge. I would highly recommend Arun to any person that is looking for a criminal defence lawyer.

Jasleen Saini

01:59 03 Mar 21

I met Arun Maini when I was a second-year law student, but I wish I had met him earlier because right from the start, he has been an absolutely invaluable mentor. I’ve known him for about a year now, and I can confidently say that I learned more from him about criminal defence in the year that I have known him, than I did in my 3 years of law school. He is one of the best mentors a student can ask for! He is incredibly patient and has devoted countless time and resources into teaching me how to be an effective criminal defence lawyer as himself.Not only is Arun a phenomenal criminal defence lawyer, but he has also spent many years as a successful Crown prosecutor. That means that you can definitely count on him to be exceptionally knowledgeable about all aspects of criminal law. He is also kind, compassionate, professional, brilliant and a hardworking lawyer. I have seen all these traits in him first-hand. It is because of his kindness, compassion and hard work, that he is so well-respected by Crown attorneys, judges and the legal community as a whole. From attending client meetings and court proceedings with him, I have seen how his incredible reputation and skill has afforded favourable resolutions for his clients. I have seen how he works closely and courteously with Crown attorneys to negotiate advantageous outcomes for his clients. And I have witnessed first-hand how he dedicates countless hours to his work and goes above and beyond in every case he takes on. When it comes to criminal defence, Arun truly is one of the best.Importantly, Arun is also very understanding, personable and has a client focused approach. He listens to his clients and their families and ensures that they are heard and that their version of the events is put before the judge. He takes the time to properly explain things to his clients so that they understand the different aspects of the justice system and the consequences that different charges and sentences carry. With Arun by your side guiding you and supporting you at each stage, going through the criminal justice process is made easier and less frightening.Currently, I am still working as a student for Arun Maini and I reach out to him every time I have a criminal law related question. And I know that in the future, even when I go off on my own, Arun will still be my first call whenever I need advice on a criminal law matter. Given his decades of experience and success as a criminal defence lawyer, I am grateful that he happily and passionately shares his skill, knowledge and expertise with me. Arun Maini left no stone unturned when it came to mentoring me, just as he leaves no stone unturned in building the best defence for his clients.

Cassy Beaulac

23:43 02 Oct 19

I first met Arun Maini as a second-year law student. As a (then) law student strongly interested in criminal law, Arun personally took me under his wing as a mentor and has devoted his time to teaching me all the ins and outs of how to be a successful and effective criminal defense lawyer. We have since worked together on criminal cases, and continue to work together with the alike.As a (now) student-at-law completing my articles in the area of criminal defense, I consider Arun to be not only a wonderful mentor (and my go-to person for all things criminal law), but also an exceptional criminal defense lawyer to learn from. Arun is well-respected by all stakeholders, including Crown attorneys, in the legal community, and I have seen first-hand this afford his clients a favourable advantage in resolving their charges. He is incredibly personable, kind and understanding of the often multi-faceted consequences that a criminal charge and/or conviction can carry for his clients. He is dedicated and always goes above-and-beyond to ensure the best possible result, whether that means resolution or going to trial.In summary, I know personally Arun to be a hardworking, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate criminal defence lawyer. Given Arun’s experience and success in criminal defence, I am very appreciative that he is always willing to share his skills, knowledge, expertise with me.

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