Defending Clients in Orangeville

Criminal Defence in Dufferin County

Criminal charges laid in Dufferin County are heard at the Orangeville (County of Dufferin) Courthouse on Louisa Street. Most charges in the county are laid by the Dufferin OPP detachment. Mor Fisher LLP represents clients charged in Orangeville and across Dufferin County from our Barrie and Toronto offices, in person and by Zoom.

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Orangeville (County of Dufferin) Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice — Orangeville
Address	10 Louisa Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9
Phone	519-941-5802 (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.

Both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice sit in Orangeville, and the Crown Attorney’s office for Dufferin is listed at this courthouse. A criminal case can therefore run from a first appearance through to trial in the same courthouse, whichever court ends up hearing it.

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: Orangeville sits where Highway 10 and Highway 9 meet, north of Brampton and Caledon. Arrive early to allow time for parking and security screening.

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Virtual Court Appearances (Zoom)

Many appearances at this courthouse are conducted by Zoom. See the full list of courtroom links below, or visit 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 Dufferin County

• Town of Orangeville — the county’s largest community and the location of the courthouse
• Town of Shelburne
• Town of Mono
• Town of Grand Valley
• Township of Amaranth
• Township of East Garafraxa
• Township of Melancthon
• Township of Mulmur

The Dufferin OPP lays most criminal charges in the county. Charges under provincial statutes may also be laid by other enforcement agencies.

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Charges We Defend in Dufferin County

• Impaired driving — over 80, refusal, and drug-impaired driving. Our article on recent Ontario impaired driving changes covers the licence side
• Dangerous driving and fail to remain
• Domestic assault and assault
• Uttering threats and criminal harassment
• Theft, fraud, and mischief
• Drug trafficking
• Firearms and weapons offences
• Bail hearings and breach of conditions
• Youth matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Starting Your Defence

Your first court date is usually about receiving disclosure and getting the case organized, not deciding guilt. What you do in the weeks that follow matters more. Our guides on Crown disclosure and whether you need a lawyer explain the early stages. 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 Orangeville or Dufferin County? Call 705-721-6642.