Defending Clients in Parry Sound

Criminal Defence in Parry Sound

Parry Sound is a distinct jurisdiction with its own courthouse, Crown Attorney’s office, and legal culture. Mor Fisher LLP has dedicated local counsel in this region — David Lakie and Paul Piotrowski — who live and work in the area and appear at the Parry Sound courthouse regularly.

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Parry Sound Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice — Parry Sound
Address	89 James Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1T7
Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Parry Sound courthouse handles the full range of criminal matters for the Parry Sound District, including first appearances, bail hearings, guilty pleas, judicial pre-trials, and trials. It also handles matters that originate from the Sundridge satellite court when scheduling requires.

Parking: A public parking lot is located near the courthouse on James Street. Street parking is also available in the surrounding downtown area.

Getting There: Parry Sound is accessible from Highway 400 (which terminates north of the town) and Highway 69. The courthouse is located in the downtown core, near the waterfront.

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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 Parry Sound

• Town of Parry Sound — all neighbourhoods and the waterfront area
• Seguin Township — including Orrville and the Highway 400 corridor
• McDougall Township — including Nobel and the surrounding area
• The Archipelago — including the 30,000 Islands region of Georgian Bay
• Carling Township — including Snug Harbour and the western shore

Policing in the Parry Sound area is handled by the West Parry Sound OPP. David and Paul have extensive experience working with this detachment and understanding the investigative patterns specific to this jurisdiction.

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Common Charges in Parry Sound

• Impaired driving (DUI) — Highway 400/69 corridor stops, RIDE programs, and boating charges on Georgian Bay
• Domestic assault — a frequent charge type in both residential and seasonal settings
• Drug offences — possession and trafficking charges
• Assault and weapons offences — altercations, uttering threats, and weapons-related matters
• Theft and break-and-enter — property offences and seasonal cottage break-ins
• Breach of conditions — bail violations and probation breaches

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Local Counsel, Full-Service Firm

The advantage of having David Lakie and Paul Piotrowski based in Parry Sound is significant. They are in this courthouse every week — they know the Crown, they know the procedures, and they know the community. But they are backed by the full resources of Mor Fisher LLP, including our partners, senior counsel, and support staff in Barrie. That combination of local presence and firm-wide support is what sets us apart in the North.

Charged in Parry Sound? Call 705-721-6642 — or reach David and Paul directly through our office.