Defending Clients in Milton

Criminal Defence in Halton Region

Criminal charges laid in Halton Region are heard at the Milton Courthouse on Steeles Avenue East, with some Ontario Court of Justice matters heard at the smaller Burlington Courthouse on Plains Road East. Most charges in the region are laid by the Halton Regional Police Service. Mor Fisher LLP represents clients charged in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Hills from our Barrie and Toronto offices, in person and by Zoom.

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Milton Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice — Milton
Address	491 Steeles Avenue East, Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
Phone	905-878-4165 (court office)
Office Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Counter Service	Monday–Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The Milton Courthouse is the main criminal courthouse for Halton Region. Both levels of trial court sit here, so a case can begin with a first appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice and, depending on the charge and the election, proceed to trial in either court. The Crown Attorney’s office for Halton is listed at this courthouse.

If you need a disability accommodation for your court date, the Ministry of the Attorney General’s listing for the courthouse names an accessibility coordinator you can contact in advance with your court file number and the date of your appearance.

Getting There: Milton sits on Highway 401 west of the GTA. Arrive early to allow time for parking and security screening, and check the courthouse listing on ontario.ca for directions before you leave.

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Burlington Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice — Burlington (satellite location)
Address	2021 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON L7R 4M3
Phone	905-637-4125

The Burlington Courthouse is a smaller Ontario Court of Justice location. There is no Crown Attorney’s office on site; the Crown’s office for Halton is in Milton. The province lists only limited services at this location and asks visitors to call before attending to confirm what is offered and the hours of operation.

Your release paperwork or summons names the courthouse where you must appear. If it says Burlington, attend Burlington. If you are unsure, call the court office or speak with a lawyer before the date. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and a new charge.

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Virtual Court Appearances (Zoom)

Many appearances at both Milton and Burlington are conducted by Zoom. The Milton courtroom links are listed below, and Burlington’s links appear in our province-wide virtual court directory. Whether you personally must attend, and whether in person or by video, depends on the type of appearance and the court’s direction. Where a lawyer has been retained, many early appearances can be handled by counsel on your behalf.

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Communities We Serve in Halton Region

• Town of Milton — the location of the main Halton courthouse
• Town of Oakville — on the Lake Ontario shore between Mississauga and Burlington
• City of Burlington — home to the Burlington satellite courthouse
• Town of Halton Hills — including Georgetown and Acton

Charges in these communities are laid mainly by the Halton Regional Police Service. Charges under provincial statutes may also be laid by other agencies, such as the OPP on provincial highways.

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Charges We Defend in Halton

• Impaired driving — over 80, refusal, and drug-impaired driving, along with the licence consequences that follow
• Domestic assault — including the no-contact conditions that often come with release. See our guide on being charged with domestic assault
• Assault and uttering threats
• Theft and fraud
• Drug trafficking and possession for the purpose
• Firearms and weapons offences
• Sexual assault
• Bail hearings, bail reviews, and breach of conditions
• Youth matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Starting Your Defence

The early weeks of a case matter. The Crown must provide disclosure of its evidence, and reviewing it carefully is the foundation of every defence decision. Our guide to Crown disclosure in Ontario explains what to expect. If someone you know is being held for a bail hearing, contact us as soon as possible so we can begin preparing a release plan.

Charged in Milton, Oakville, Burlington, or Halton Hills? Call 705-721-6642.