# Sanctuary Lawyers > Boutique Ontario law firm based in Aurora, focused on criminal defence, with practices in personal injury, family law and civil litigation. Free consultations, available 24/7, representing clients in courts across Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. - Phone: 416-333-3529 - Email: info@sanctuarylawyers.com - Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 (Eastern); urgent matters such as arrests and bail hearings are answered 24/7 - Founder and lead lawyer: Adam O'Brodovich Content on this site is general legal information about Ontario and Canadian law, not legal advice for a particular case. ## Key pages - [Home](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/): Overview of the firm, its team and its practice areas - [Criminal Defence](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminal-lawyer): We provide expert legal representation for a wide range of criminal charges, including assault, drug offenses, theft, and DUI. - [Contact Us](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/contact-us): Book a free consultation - [Zoom Court Hearings](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/zoom-court-hearings): Links to join Ontario court appearances held by Zoom - [Blog](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog): Guides to Ontario criminal law, bail and personal injury ## Practice areas - [Assault Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/assault-lawyer): Charged with assault in Toronto or the GTA? Sanctuary Lawyers provides strategic defence, 24/7 support, and experienced representation in Ontario courts. - [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/personal-injury-lawyer): Injured in an accident? No upfront costs and no-win, no-fee personal injury representation across Toronto and the GTA. - [Youth Criminal Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/youth-criminal-lawyer): Has your child been charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act? Compassionate youth defence representation serving Toronto and the GTA. - [DUI & Impaired Driving Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/dui-impaired-driving-lawyer): Charged with impaired driving or DUI? Strategic defence for alcohol and drug-related offences across Toronto and the GTA. - [Bail Hearings Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail-hearings-lawyer): Need urgent bail representation in Toronto or Aurora? Sanctuary Lawyers are available 24/7 for bail hearings, WASH Court, and contested bail matters. - [Criminal Appeals Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminal-appeals-lawyer): Wrongful conviction or unfair sentence? Sanctuary Lawyers in Toronto and Aurora specializes in criminal appeals, bail pending appeals, and second chances. - [Civil Litigation](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/civil-litigation): Facing a civil dispute? Strategic, client-focused civil litigation representation across Toronto and the GTA. Free consultation available. - [Family Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/family-lawyer): Facing a family dispute? Compassionate family law representation across Toronto and the GTA. Free consultation available. - [Fraud & Financial Crime](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/fraud-financial-crime): Accused of fraud or financial crime? Discreet, strategic defence representation serving Toronto and the GTA. Free consultation available. - [Cybercrime Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/cybercrime-lawyer): Charged with hacking, online fraud, identity theft, or another cybercrime in Ontario? Sanctuary Lawyers provides experienced criminal defence for digital evidence and computer crime cases. - [Firearms & Weapons Offences](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/firearms-weapon-offences): Facing firearms or weapons charges? Confidential, strategic criminal defence serving Toronto and the GTA. - [Drug Charges Lawyer](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/drug-charges-lawyer): Charged with a drug offence? Experienced, confidential criminal defence for drug-related charges across Toronto and the GTA. - [Theft, Robbery & Property Crimes](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/theft-and-property-crime-lawyer): Charged with theft, robbery, break and enter, or mischief? Strategic criminal defence across Toronto and the GTA. Free consultation available. - [Uttering Threats](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/uttering-threats-lawyer): Charged with uttering threats in Ontario? Sanctuary Lawyers provides strategic defence for text messages, social media allegations, and domestic disputes. - [Gang & Criminal Organization](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/gang-offences-lawyer): Facing gang or criminal organization charges in Ontario? Sanctuary Lawyers provides strategic defence for high-stakes prosecutions and reverse-onus bail. ## Criminal defence by city - [Ajax](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/ajax) - [Barrie](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/barrie) - [Belleville](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/belleville) - [Brampton](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/brampton) - [Brantford](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/brantford) - [Burlington](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/burlington) - [Cambridge](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/cambridge) - [Cobourg](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/cobourg) - [Guelph](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/guelph) - [Hamilton](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/hamilton) - [Kitchener](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/kitchener) - [London](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/london) - [Markham](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/markham) - [Mississauga](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/mississauga) - [Newmarket](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/newmarket) - [Niagara Falls](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/niagara-falls) - [North York](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/northyork) - [Oakville](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/oakville) - [Orangeville](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/orangeville) - [Orillia](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/orillia) - [Oshawa](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/oshawa) - [Pickering](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/pickering) - [Richmond Hill](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/richmondhill) - [St. Catharines](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/st-catharines) - [Toronto](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/toronto) - [Vaughan](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/vaughan) - [Waterloo](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/waterloo) - [Windsor](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/criminallaw/windsor) ## Bail hearings by city - [Kitchener](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/kitchener) - [London](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/london) - [Mississauga](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/mississauga) - [Newmarket](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/newmarket) - [Oakville](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/oakville) - [Oshawa](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/oshawa) - [St. Catharines](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/st-catharines) - [Toronto](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/toronto) - [Vaughan](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/bail/vaughan) ## Articles - [How Long Do You Have to Sue After an Accident in Ontario?](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/ontario-accident-lawsuit-deadlines): Injured in Ontario? Learn the two-year lawsuit deadline, shorter accident notice periods, key exceptions, and what to do before your right to sue expires. - [How a Criminal Charge Affects Your Immigration Status in Canada](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/criminal-charges-immigration-status): Facing a criminal charge as a non-citizen? Learn how convictions and sentences may affect Canadian immigration status, removal risk and appeal rights. - [Breaching Bail Conditions in Ontario: What Happens Next](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/breaching-bail-conditions-ontario): Breached bail conditions in Ontario? Learn what may happen next, including arrest, new charges, bail revocation, surety risks and possible legal defences. - [My Teen Was Charged With a Crime in Ontario: A Parent's Guide](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/teen-charged-crime-ontario-ycja-parent-guide): Is your teen facing criminal charges in Ontario? Learn what happens under the YCJA, including police rights, bail, diversion, sentencing, and youth records. - [Your Rights During Arrest and Police Questioning in Ontario](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/charter-rights-arrest-police-questioning-ontario): Arrested or questioned by police in Ontario? Learn your Charter rights, including the right to counsel, silence, search protections, and what happens next. - [How to Get a Criminal Record Suspension (Pardon) in Canada](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/criminal-record-suspension-pardon-canada): Learn how to apply for a criminal record suspension in Canada, including 2026 eligibility rules, waiting periods, fees, processing times and application steps. - [First-Offence DUI in Ontario](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/first-offence-dui-in-ontario): Charged with a first DUI in Ontario? Learn about 2026 penalties, licence suspensions, ignition interlock rules, Back on Track, costs and next steps. - [Ontario Accident Benefits (SABS) Explained and What Changes on July 1, 2026](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/ontario-accident-benefits-sabs-explained): Accident benefits Ontario, explained. What SABS covers, the Ontario car insurance changes July 1st 2026 brought, and what to do if a benefit is denied. - [Understanding R. v. A.K. and Ontario Bail Hearings](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/r-v-ak-ontario-bail-hearings): What does R. v. A.K. mean for Ontario bail hearings? Learn how "bail set not met," sureties, and the 2026 Practice Direction affect release. - [What to Do After Being Arrested in Ontario: A Practical Guide \[2026 Guide\]](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/what-to-do-after-being-arrested-in-ontario): Arrested in Ontario? Learn your rights, what happens with police, how bail works, and what to do after release. Step-by-step legal guide from Sanctuary Lawyers. - [Ontario Bail Hearing Explained: What Happens at Court? What to Expect and How to Prepare](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/ontario-bail-hearing-explained): Charged with a crime in Ontario? Learn how bail hearings work, what to expect in court, and how to improve your chances of release. - [How Much Does a Criminal Lawyer Cost in Ontario? \[2026 Guide\]](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/how-much-does-a-criminal-lawyer-cost-in-ontario): Ontario criminal lawyer costs in 2026 explained: bail, trials, appeals. Compare hourly vs. block fees, see typical ranges, payment plans, and what drives your final bill. - [How Long Does a Criminal Case Take in Ontario? \[2026 Guide\]](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/blog/how-long-does-a-criminal-case-take-in-ontario): Learn how long criminal cases take in Ontario, from arrest and bail to trial and sentencing. Understand delays, timelines, and what affects your case. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/terms-of-service) - [Cookie Policy](https://sanctuarylawyers.com/cookies)