Defending Clients in Oshawa

Criminal Defence in Durham Region

The Oshawa courthouse serves the Durham Region — a large jurisdiction east of Toronto that includes Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Scugog, Brock, and Uxbridge. Mor Fisher LLP provides experienced criminal defence for clients facing charges in this busy courthouse.

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Oshawa Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice — Oshawa
Address	150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, ON L1G 0A2
Phone	905-743-2800
Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Oshawa courthouse handles the full range of criminal matters for Durham Region, including first appearances, bail hearings, guilty pleas, judicial pre-trials, preliminary inquiries, and trials. It houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, with a large Crown Attorney’s office and multiple courtrooms.

Parking: Paid parking is available in the lot adjacent to the courthouse and on surrounding streets. Municipal parking lots are located within a short walk on Bond Street and King Street. Arrive early on busy court days.

Getting There: The courthouse is located in downtown Oshawa, accessible from Highway 401 via Simcoe Street or Ritson Road. Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus routes serve the downtown core, and the Oshawa GO Transit station is a short bus ride or walk from the courthouse.

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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.

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Communities We Serve from Oshawa

• City of Oshawa — all neighbourhoods, including downtown, north Oshawa, and the Highway 401 corridor
• Town of Whitby — Oshawa’s western neighbour and a major residential community
• Town of Ajax — including the Highway 401 and Westney Road areas
• City of Pickering — the western gateway to Durham Region
• Municipality of Clarington — including Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Courtice
• Township of Scugog — including Port Perry
• Township of Brock — including Beaverton and Cannington
• Township of Uxbridge

Policing in Durham Region is handled by Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), with support from the OPP in the northern townships. DRPS has specialized units for domestic violence, drugs, guns, and major crimes. Our lawyers are experienced in defending against charges investigated by this service.

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Common Charges in Oshawa

• Impaired driving (DUI) — Highway 401 enforcement, RIDE programs, and local roadside investigations
• Domestic assault — a high-volume charge type across Durham Region’s growing residential communities
• Drug offences — possession, trafficking, and production charges
• Firearms and weapons charges — unauthorized possession and weapons-related offences
• Theft, fraud, and robbery — retail theft, identity fraud, and robbery offences
• Assault and threats — from neighbourhood disputes to serious violent offences
• Breach of conditions — bail violations, probation breaches, and recognizance failures
• Youth matters — charges under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Durham Region: A Growing Jurisdiction

Durham Region has experienced rapid population growth, and its courthouse reflects that — the volume of criminal cases has increased significantly. The Crown Attorney’s office is well-staffed and experienced, and DRPS investigations are thorough. Clients in this jurisdiction need lawyers who can match that level of preparation. Mor Fisher LLP brings the same aggressive, detail-oriented defence to Oshawa that we provide across every jurisdiction we serve.

Charged in Oshawa or Durham Region? Call 705-721-6642 — available 24/7.