Full-service legal representation for Pickering residents and businesses. Family law, criminal defence, small claims, traffic tickets, and landlord & tenant matters — Legal Solutions Law Firm is here for you.
Pickering 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 Pickering and Durham Region. Pickering sits at the western edge of Durham Region, bordering Scarborough — making it uniquely positioned between Toronto and Durham. Family and criminal matters for Pickering 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.
Divorce, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division for Pickering 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 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.
Learn more →LTB representation for Pickering landlords and tenants — evictions, non-payment of rent, and maintenance disputes.
Learn more →Professional licence defence and tribunal representation for Pickering residents and businesses.
Learn more →Family matters for Pickering residents 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. Civil litigation and small claims matters are also heard there, by the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court branch. Provincial Offences (traffic) matters are heard separately, at the Durham Region Provincial Offences Court, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3. 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.
Every Pickering client begins with a no-obligation consultation and upfront fee estimate.
Phone and video consultations so Pickering clients can speak with their lawyer without travelling far.
Full-service representation across family, criminal, civil, traffic, and LTB matters.
Flat fees and payment plans where possible so clients can budget with confidence.
Rated 4.7 stars on Google by clients across Pickering and Durham Region.
Pickering sits directly on the Toronto–Durham boundary, bordering Scarborough along the Rouge River, which leads some residents to assume a Toronto courthouse might handle their matter. It doesn't. Pickering is entirely within Durham Region, so family law matters — divorce, parenting time, child and spousal support, and property division — are heard by the Superior Court of Justice, Family Court branch, at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse in Oshawa, the same courthouse serving Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa itself. The municipal boundary, not proximity to Scarborough, decides jurisdiction. We appear at that courthouse regularly and help Pickering clients avoid the confusion — and delay — that comes from filing in the wrong court. Read more about family law in Pickering →
The same Toronto–Durham boundary question comes up for criminal charges. A Pickering arrest — even one that happens blocks from the Scarborough town line — is prosecuted in Durham Region, not Toronto. Criminal matters for Pickering residents are heard by the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice, both sitting at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe Courthouse in Oshawa, not at Old City Hall or 393 University Avenue in Toronto. That distinction matters for bail conditions, Crown assignment, and which defence counsel actually know the courtroom. We appear at the Oshawa courthouse regularly and defend Pickering clients from the first appearance through trial. Read more about criminal defence in Pickering →
Traffic tickets follow a different rule than family and criminal matters. HTA offences issued in Pickering — on Highway 401, Brock Road, or Kingston Road — are prosecuted at the Durham Region Provincial Offences Court in Whitby, not at the Oshawa courthouse that handles everything else, and not in Toronto despite Pickering's Scarborough border. A conviction stays on your driving record for years and pushes your insurance rate up every renewal after. Before deciding how to respond, get the ticket and any supporting notes reviewed for errors or gaps that could get the charge knocked down or tossed — most tickets at the Part 1 and Part 3 level get resolved this way, no courtroom appearance needed. Read more about traffic tickets in Pickering →
Small claims matters for Pickering residents are heard by the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court branch, at the Oshawa courthouse — not in Whitby, which is easy to assume since that's where Durham's traffic court sits. The Small Claims Court limit rose to $50,000 on October 1, 2025, covering most unpaid-invoice, property-damage, security-deposit, and contract disputes Pickering residents and businesses bring to us. We handle the claim from drafting through the settlement conference and, where needed, trial, aiming for a cost-effective resolution without the expense of full civil litigation. Read more about small claims court for Pickering →
Free consultations. No obligation. We will assess your matter and give you a clear plan forward.
Pickering 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).
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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.
