Charged With a
Criminal Offence
in Oshawa?
A criminal charge can affect your employment, immigration status, and reputation for years to come. Legal Solutions Law Firm defends Oshawa residents at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse — available 24/7, free consultation, flat fees.
Oshawa Criminal Defence
Aggressive, Strategic Criminal Defence
Legal Solutions Law Firm offers dedicated, aggressive criminal defence to Oshawa residents facing charges under the Criminal Code. When you hire us, you get a lawyer managing your file from arrest through resolution — not a junior associate or a rotating cast of staff.
Whether you live near Highway 401, Simcoe Street, and Ritson Road, or elsewhere in Oshawa, we handle every stage of your criminal matter with the same focused attention: bail hearings, disclosure review, Crown negotiations, and trial if necessary. Criminal matters for Oshawa residents are prosecuted at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse, and we appear there regularly.
Call or text anytime — day or night: 416-274-2222. Emergency consultations available.
Arrests don't wait for business hours. Call us any time, day or night, for emergency legal advice and bail hearing representation.
We obtain and scrutinize officer notes, video, and forensic evidence to identify every weakness in the Crown's case.
Where your rights were breached during arrest or investigation, we bring formal applications to exclude the resulting evidence.
Know your total cost upfront. No hourly billing, with flexible payment options available.
🏛️ Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse — Serving Oshawa
Criminal matters for Oshawa residents are prosecuted at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. This courthouse handles criminal proceedings for all of Durham Region, including Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, and Whitby. Legal Solutions Law Firm appears there regularly for bail hearings, plea negotiations, and trials, and is thoroughly familiar with local Crown attorneys and judicial expectations. See our directory of criminal courts across Ontario for locations and what each court handles.
Charges We Defend
Criminal Charges We Handle
We defend the full range of Criminal Code charges for Oshawa residents and across the Greater Toronto Area. If your charge is not listed, call us — we can help.
Our Approach
How We Defend Your Case
Call us immediately after an arrest or charge — day or night. We explain the process, the charges you are facing, and your realistic options.
If you are in custody, we act quickly to secure your release on reasonable bail conditions, minimizing time away from work and family.
We request and review all Crown disclosure — officer notes, witness statements, video, and forensic evidence — to identify every weakness in the case.
Where your rights were breached, we bring formal applications to exclude evidence obtained unlawfully.
We negotiate directly with the Crown, working toward a withdrawal, reduced charge, or resolution that avoids a criminal record wherever the evidence allows.
If a fair resolution isn't available, we take the matter to trial and rigorously test the Crown's case.
Charged in Oshawa? Every Hour Matters.
Early legal advice — before you speak to police, before your bail hearing — makes a real difference in the outcome of your case. Legal Solutions Law Firm is available 24/7 and your consultation is always free.
Why Legal Solutions
Experience Oshawa Clients Trust
Criminal charges carry consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom — employment, immigration status, travel, and reputation. Ryan Manilla has defended criminal charges at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse and courthouses across the GTA for over 15 years.
We treat every Oshawa file with the seriousness it deserves — reviewing every piece of disclosure, identifying every available defence, and fighting for the best possible outcome at every stage.
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Ryan did an outstanding job on my case. He was clear, professional, and always kept me informed. Thanks to his hard work, my charges were dropped. I’m very grateful and highly recommend him.
I wish I could add five more stars to show how happy we are with the legal services of Ryan J. Manilla and his team. They took charge of our legal matters, worked tirelessly on short notice, and delivered outstanding legal documents on time. Their teamwork, professionalism, patience, and understanding of our situation gave us tremendous peace of mind. Most importantly, we sleep better at night knowing that we are in good hands, with a legal team that has the expertise and compassion to handle sensitive matters with care.
I had a great experience working with Ryan at Legal Solutions. He is professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. Any time I had questions, he got back to me quickly and provided practical advice. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.
I was going through anxiety not knowing what to expect with my case. Ryan explained everything simply and stood up for me at my hearing. I’m really thankful for his help!
One of the best. Well poised, smart articulate. Know his stuff and one of the best lawyer out there to work with.
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From My Experience: Oshawa Clients Underestimate How Much Early Advice Matters
The most common thing I hear from Oshawa clients right after an arrest is some version of, "I didn't know what to say, so I said everything." That instinct — to explain yourself to police — is almost always the wrong move, and it is one of the first things we address in every consultation.
The single biggest factor in how a criminal case turns out is often what happens in the first 24 to 48 hours — what was said to police, whether bail conditions were properly challenged, whether disclosure requests went out immediately. Waiting even a few days to get legal advice can mean losing opportunities that simply cannot be recovered later.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offence in Oshawa or elsewhere in Durham Region, call us immediately — before you say anything further to police. The consultation is free and available 24/7: 416-274-2222.
Speak With a Oshawa Criminal Lawyer Today
Charged with a criminal offence in Oshawa? Call Legal Solutions Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.