Defending Clients in Sundridge

Criminal Defence in the Almaguin Highlands

Sundridge is a satellite court location serving the Almaguin Highlands — a large, sparsely populated area of Northern Ontario. Mor Fisher LLP’s local counsel, David Lakie and Paul Piotrowski, handle criminal matters at this courthouse and provide dedicated representation for clients throughout the region.

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Sundridge Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice — Sundridge (satellite of Parry Sound)
Address	Sundridge Strong & Joly Arena, 14 Albert Street North, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0
Hours	Court sits on scheduled days (not daily)

The Sundridge court operates out of the Sundridge Strong & Joly Arena — a community facility that hosts court sittings on scheduled days. This is common in smaller Northern Ontario communities where a dedicated courthouse building does not exist. Matters heard here include first appearances, remands, and guilty pleas. Trials and more complex proceedings are typically transferred to the Parry Sound courthouse.

Parking: Free parking is available at the arena.

Getting There: Sundridge is located on Highway 11, approximately 45 minutes north of Huntsville. The arena is on Albert Street in the centre of the village.

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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 Sundridge

• Village of Sundridge — and the immediate surrounding area
• South River — located just north of Sundridge on Highway 11
• Magnetawan — a small community to the west
• Strong Township — including the rural areas east of Sundridge
• Joly Township — the surrounding rural municipality
• Burk’s Falls — a nearby community in the Almaguin Highlands

Policing in this area is handled by the Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment. David and Paul are familiar with this detachment and the unique challenges of policing and prosecution in Northern Ontario’s rural communities.

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Common Charges in Sundridge

• Impaired driving (DUI) — Highway 11 is the primary corridor through the area, and RIDE programs and roadside stops are frequent
• Domestic assault — allegations between partners and household members
• Drug offences — possession and trafficking charges
• Firearms offences — more common in rural Northern Ontario due to hunting culture and firearm ownership
• Breach of conditions — bail violations and probation breaches
• Mischief and property offences — property disputes and damage in rural settings

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Why Local Counsel Matters in the North

The Almaguin Highlands present unique challenges for anyone facing criminal charges. Distances are long, resources are limited, and court sits infrequently. Having lawyers who are physically present in the region — who can meet with you locally, who know the court schedule, and who have relationships with the Crown and court staff — makes a real difference.

David Lakie and Paul Piotrowski provide that local presence, backed by the full resources of Mor Fisher LLP.

Facing charges in Sundridge or the Almaguin Highlands? Call 705-721-6642 — 24/7.