Bail Hearings
Preparing release plans and sureties for bail hearings for people held after an arrest in Hamilton.
Criminal Defence · City of Hamilton
Criminal Defence Lawyers
In Hamilton
JT Defence Law represents people charged with criminal offences at the John Sopinka Courthouse. Our lawyers appear here regularly for bail hearings, case management, trials and sentencing.
Criminal matters in Hamilton are heard at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Main Street East, including case management, plea and video remand courts.
Arrested or Held for Bail? Call 24/7The
John Sopinka Courthouse
Hamilton – John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7
Virtual courts: 4 courtrooms, including case management, youth, bail and video remand and domestic violence courts. See Zoom links and call-in numbers →
Hamilton
55 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4
Virtual courts: 4 courtrooms, including case management, guilty plea, bail and video remand and domestic violence courts. See Zoom links and call-in numbers →
Case Management
Appearing for you, often by video, while we obtain and review disclosure from the Crown.
Charter & Trial
Challenging how the evidence was gathered and defending the charge at trial when that is the right path.
Resolution & Sentencing
Pursuing withdrawals, diversion or fair resolutions, and advocating for you at sentencing.
What Happens After A Charge In Hamilton
- 01
Arrest and Bail
If police hold you after an arrest, you must be brought before a justice within 24 hours. Call our 24/7 bail line so a lawyer can prepare your release plan and sureties.
- 02
First Appearance
Your first court date is usually in case management court. At the John Sopinka Courthouse this court sits virtually in courtroom 204 (Mon, Tue, Thu all day; federal matters Wednesday; domestic matters / unrepresented accused Friday; peace bonds / withdrawals Monday to Friday), and a lawyer can often appear for you.
- 03
Disclosure and Pre-Trial
We obtain the Crown’s evidence, review it with you, and meet with the Crown and a judge at a judicial pre-trial to narrow the issues.
- 04
Resolution or Trial
With honest advice on the strength of the case, you decide whether to pursue a resolution or set a date for trial.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from people with a court date in Hamilton.
01 Where Is The John Sopinka Courthouse?
45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7. Criminal matters in Hamilton are heard at the John Sopinka Courthouse on Main Street East, including case management, plea and video remand courts.
02 Can I Attend My Court Date In Hamilton By Zoom?
Many case management appearances can be attended by Zoom or phone. The John Sopinka Courthouse lists 8 virtual courtrooms, including case management, youth, bail and video remand and domestic violence courts. Our virtual court page for this courthouse has the Zoom links, meeting IDs, passcodes and call-in numbers. If a judge has ordered you to attend in person, you must do so.
03 Do You Represent People At Bail Hearings In Hamilton?
Yes. Our lawyers regularly appear in Hamilton and are available 24/7 at (416) 830-8661 when someone has been arrested and is being held for a bail hearing.
04 Do I Have To Live In Hamilton To Hire JT Defence Law?
No. We represent people charged in Hamilton wherever they live, and we meet clients at our Toronto office at 181 University Avenue, Suite 2200, by phone or by video.
This page provides general information about Ontario criminal law and is not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts. Speak with a lawyer about your specific situation.
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