Criminal defence built on preparation and courtroom experience.

Being charged with a criminal offence affects your freedom, your work, and your reputation. The lawyers at Metcalfe Law Barristers focus on criminal defence and give each case the preparation it needs, whether that means challenging the Crown's evidence at trial, arguing a Charter application, or pursuing an appeal.

We act for clients throughout Ontario at every court level. We take the time to understand your situation, explain the process in plain language, and build a defence strategy suited to the facts of your case.

Criminal Defence

Defence across all criminal offences, from impaired driving and domestic charges to homicide and firearms matters. We prepare each case thoroughly and advocate at every stage.

Regulatory & Administrative Advocacy

Representation in professional discipline, licensing, and regulatory proceedings, where your livelihood and professional standing are on the line.

Appeals & Charter Litigation

Criminal appeals, constitutional challenges, Charter applications, and judicial reviews, drawing on published work in Charter litigation.

Trial Advocacy Instructor, Osgoode Hall Law School (2023–present)

Board member, Criminal Lawyers' Association

Co-author, A Practical Guide to the Charter: Sections 10(b) and 11(b) (LexisNexis Canada)

Reported decisions at the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada