Full-service legal representation for Oshawa residents and businesses. Family law, criminal defence, small claims, traffic tickets, and landlord & tenant matters — Legal Solutions Law Firm is here for you.
Oshawa clients can meet with us by phone, by video, or in person at our nearest office, the Scarborough head office (10 Milner Business Court, 3rd Floor, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3C6).
Legal Solutions Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services to clients throughout Oshawa and Durham Region. Family and criminal matters for Oshawa are heard at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse in Oshawa, with Provincial Offences (traffic) matters at the Provincial Offences Court in Whitby — where we appear regularly and are well-acquainted with local procedures.
Divorce, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division for Oshawa and Durham Region families.
Learn more →Experienced criminal defence for assault, drug offences, fraud, impaired driving, domestic charges, and all Criminal Code matters.
Learn more →Cost-effective representation in small claims disputes up to $50,000 at the Durham Region Courthouse.
Learn more →Fight speeding tickets, careless driving charges, and HTA offences at the Durham Region Courthouse to protect your licence and insurance.
Learn more →Contract disputes, real estate litigation, employment claims, construction liens, and general civil matters across Ontario courts.
Learn more →LTB representation for Oshawa landlords and tenants — evictions, non-payment of rent, maintenance disputes, and more.
Learn more →Professional licence defence and tribunal representation for Oshawa residents and businesses.
Learn more →Oshawa is home to Durham Region's main courthouse, right downtown. Family matters are heard by the Superior Court of Justice, Family Court branch at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 — Oshawa is a Unified Family Court (UFC) site, so one court handles the full range of family law matters for Durham Region. Criminal matters are heard at the same courthouse by the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, and civil litigation and small claims matters by the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court branch. The one exception: Provincial Offences (traffic) matters are heard separately, at the Durham Region Provincial Offences Court, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, in Whitby — not downtown. Legal Solutions Law Firm, a full-service law firm, appears at both regularly.
We appear regularly at the Durham courthouses in Oshawa and Whitby and know local scheduling and Crown practices throughout Durham Region.
Every Oshawa client begins with a no-obligation consultation including a clear upfront fee estimate.
Phone and video consultations so Oshawa clients can speak with their lawyer without travelling to Toronto.
Full-service representation across family, criminal, civil, traffic, and landlord-tenant law.
Flat fees and payment plans where possible so clients can budget with confidence.
Rated 4.7 stars on Google by clients across Oshawa and Durham Region.
As the largest city in Durham Region and home to Ontario Tech University and Durham College, Oshawa also happens to host the building where the region's family law gets decided. Divorce, parenting, child and spousal support, property division — none of it is split across two different courts here the way it can be elsewhere, because Oshawa is designated a Unified Family Court site: the Superior Court of Justice's Family Court branch handles the whole caseload at 150 Bond Street East. Being steps from the courthouse doesn't speed up the process, but it does mean we're there constantly. Read more about family law in Oshawa →
Charges against Oshawa residents land at that same Bond Street building, split between the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice depending on severity. What decides how a case unfolds isn't geography, it's timing — counsel retained in the first days after arrest can still influence bail terms and set the tone the Crown takes going forward. We've built our criminal practice around being in that courthouse routinely: bail court, Crown pre-trials, and trial work when a resolution short of that isn't on the table. Read more about criminal defence in Oshawa →
Despite having the region's main courthouse, Oshawa drivers still have to go elsewhere for a ticket: Highway Traffic Act matters are prosecuted at the Durham Region Provincial Offences Court on Rossland Road in Whitby, a different municipality entirely from the Bond Street building that handles everything else. Simply paying the fine still adds demerit points and follows you into your insurance renewal for years. We pull the officer's notes and disclosure before deciding on strategy, and most Part 1 and Part 3 tickets resolve without you setting foot in a courtroom at all. Read more about traffic tickets in Oshawa →
Unlike traffic matters, civil disputes stay put: Small Claims Court for Oshawa residents is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice, heard downtown at the same Bond Street courthouse. Since the October 2025 increase to a $50,000 ceiling, that covers nearly everything we see come out of Oshawa — invoices gone unpaid, a renovation that went sideways, a landlord withholding a deposit without cause. Filing the claim properly the first time avoids losing weeks to amendments later, and we carry the file through the settlement conference and, if it doesn't settle, trial. Read more about small claims court for Oshawa →
Free consultations. No obligation. We will assess your matter and give you a clear plan forward.
Oshawa clients can meet with us by phone, by video, or in person at our nearest office, the Scarborough head office (10 Milner Business Court, 3rd Floor, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 3C6).
📞 Call 416-274-2222 NowTell us about your legal matter. We will review your situation and contact you to schedule your free consultation.
By Ryan Manilla, Founder & Managing Lawyer at Legal Solutions Law Firm — called to the Ontario Bar in 2008, representing clients across Ontario. Member in good standing, Law Society of Ontario.
Client Testimonials
I had a very positive experience with Legal Solutions Law Firm. Ryan represented me in a family court matter and provided excellent guidance and support throughout the entire process. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to answer my questions and explain everything clearly. Family court matters can be stressful, but Ryan helped make the process much easier and gave me confidence every step of the way. I truly appreciated his dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Legal Solutions Law Firm and Ryan to anyone looking for a compassionate and experienced family lawyer.
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 had such a stressful time trying to find legal help. I felt lost and hopeless when I got a notice to appear at the LTB. When I found Ryan, he stepped up and defended me. He’s knowledgeable about both the LTB and criminal law, and most importantly he’s tough! Exactly what I was looking for. I’m so glad I found 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.
