Experienced Criminal Defence

Neil Lawson Criminal Defence, led by Brendan Neil, offers comprehensive representation for clients facing criminal charges across Ontario. Our commitment is to protect your rights and provide strategic, informed legal assistance.

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Discover who we are, our mission, and our commitment to defending your rights.

Brendan Neil, BHK, JD, CS Founder and Lead Counsel

The Law Office of Brendan Neil, Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Criminal Law

About Neil Lawson Criminal Defence

We are a full-service criminal defense law firm in Ontario, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions with a personal touch. Our team specializes in all areas of criminal law and is passionate about ensuring justice for our clients.

Results-Driven Approach

Our focus is on delivering results for our clients through strategic planning, strong courtroom presence, and extensive negotiation expertise.

Whether it makes sense to go to trial or negotiate the best resolution possible we work based on your needs and goals to structure the most effective defence strategy
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Our Legal Services


Discover our extensive range of services designed to address all aspects of criminal law, including drug offenses, youth justice matters, and more. We prioritize client-focused representation for every case.

Criminal Code Offences

Our team provides dedicated legal support for individuals facing a wide array of criminal charges, ensuring that your rights are upheld at every stage of the legal process.

Criminal Code Matters
Drug Offences

We represent clients charged with drug-related offenses, providing expert guidance through all legal proceedings, including bail hearings and trials.

Drug Matters
Youth Criminal Justice Matters

We have extensive experience representing youths facing legal issues, striving for outcomes that are focussed on their unique circumstances.

Youth Matters

What Our Clients Say

Just a short note to thank you for all of the hard work and effort you put into representing ****** in court.  ****** and I are very pleased with the outcome of the trial and know that it was all because of your expertise.  It has been a pleasure dealing with you over these last few months.  I must say, it was an enlightening experience, hopefully one that I will not have to revisit.

Once again, thank you very much!!!

Sincerest best wishes!"

"Hi Brendan,

I just wanted to say thank you for bringing out the truth in my little brothers court proceedings. I was extremely impressed with your litigation style and the manner in which you handled the case. It is nice to have ****** back with us and I see a real promising future for him.

Thanks again."

"Brendan,

Thanks for the work on *****s behalf, I appreciate it very much. I'm not sure ***** understands how lucky he was to avoid two convictions.

The Crown said that after carefully reviewing the files he had "reluctantly" agreed to alternative sanctions and the judge, clearly surprised, confirmed---"on both charges?" The judge then spoke directly to ***** telling him that never before had he seen such lenient treatment in such circumstances."