Arabic Criminal Lawyer in Milton

Criminal charges laid anywhere in Halton Region, including Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Halton Hills, are heard at the Milton courthouse. If you’ve been charged, you need a defence lawyer who can move quickly, attend court in person and understand what’s at stake for your job, your family and your status in Canada. The criminal defence lawyers at Rashidy & Associates defend clients in Milton criminal court from our Mississauga office, about 30 minutes away, in English and Arabic.

Call 905-361-9791 or book a consultation.

Criminal court in Milton

The Milton courthouse hears criminal cases for all of Halton Region in both levels of court:

• Ontario Court of Justice. Bail hearings, most trials and guilty pleas.
• Superior Court of Justice. Jury trials, the most serious offences and bail reviews.

Most charges in Halton are laid by the Halton Regional Police Service. Charges on Highways 401 and 407 are often laid by the Ontario Provincial Police. People held for bail are frequently detained at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex or the Vanier Centre for Women, both in Milton, and appear for bail by video.

Charges we defend in Milton and Halton

• Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges. See our DUI lawyer page.
• Assault and domestic assault
• Sexual assault
• Theft, shoplifting and fraud
• Drug possession and trafficking
• Uttering threats and criminal harassment
• Dangerous driving and stunt driving
• Breach of release or probation
• Weapons offences

Oakville and Halton Hills clients

If you were charged in Oakville, Georgetown, Acton or elsewhere in Halton Hills, your criminal case will also be heard in Milton. The process is the same: a release or bail hearing, disclosure, pre-trial meetings with the Crown and a judge, then resolution or trial. We represent clients from across Halton at the Milton courthouse.

What to expect after a charge in Halton

1. Release or bail. Halton Regional Police may release you with an undertaking, or hold you for a bail hearing.
2. First appearance at the Milton courthouse. We can often appear on your behalf.
3. Disclosure review. Police notes, video, breath test records and witness statements.
4. Crown and judicial pre-trials. Negotiating a withdrawal, diversion, a peace bond or a reduced charge where appropriate.
5. Trial with Charter applications and full defence preparation if needed.

Why choose Rashidy & Associates

• In-person representation at the Milton courthouse, from a nearby Mississauga office.
• Experience from bail court to the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
• English and Arabic service for clients, families and sureties.
• In-house immigration law expertise for non-citizens facing charges.
• Family law experience for charges linked to separation or parenting disputes.
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Frequently asked questions

Where are criminal cases heard in Halton Region?

At the Milton courthouse, which hears criminal matters for Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Halton Hills.

I was charged in Oakville. Will my case be in Milton?

Yes. Criminal charges laid in Oakville are heard at the Milton courthouse.

Can I get bail in Milton on a weekend?

Bail hearings are held seven days a week in Ontario, often by video. A lawyer can help prepare a surety and plan so the hearing isn’t delayed.

Do I need a lawyer who is based in Milton?

No. What matters is a lawyer who regularly appears in Halton courts and can attend when needed. Our Mississauga office is about 30 minutes from Milton.

Will a charge in Milton affect my immigration status?

It can. For permanent residents, international students and workers, some convictions lead to inadmissibility. Get criminal and immigration advice together before resolving your case.

Speak to a Milton criminal lawyer

Call 905-361-9791 or book a consultation. Service in English and Arabic.