Ajax Assault Lawyer: We defend all forms of assault charges including domestic.

Ajax Assault Lawyer: We defend all forms of assault charges including domestic.

Our lawyers know who to deal with for assault charges at Oshawa court. We defend all Durham Region assault charges.

Those charged with assault in Ajax (Durham Region) will normally receive an Undertaking or Release Order with a fingerprinting and court date at 150 Bond St E, Oshawa. Most first appearances are held in room 108.

All accused are required to be fingerprinted. Fingerprints and mugshots can sometimes be destroyed later depending on the outcome of the case.

If charged you should hire a defence lawyer immediately. Your own privately retained lawyer should be the first person to discuss your case with the Crown.

We want to speak to the Crown first to avoid harmful notes and positions being placed in your file.

The Crown makes key decisions during the initial stages of assault case files, including whether to:

1. Drop or withdraw the charges (possibly in exchange for a peace bond);


2. Change the release conditions to allow for contact between the accused and alleged victim while the case is pending (in domestic cases); and,


3. Offer a position that is in the accused’s best interest such as not seeking a jail sentence, house arrest, probation, or a criminal record.

Our lawyers capitalize on windows of opportunity that arise in the initial stages of your case. Assault charges can sometimes be dropped or reduced down to something non-criminal, if handled correctly from the start.

Defence strategies for subjective Crown decisions: If you are trying to get assault charges dropped at Oshawa court it matters which Crown you deal with.

Assault cases are almost always subjective and triable. The accused may have acted in self defence, duress, or with the consent of the other party. Sometimes the allegation itself is completely fabricated (made up) often for financial or family law related reasons. It is easy to be falsely accused of assault in Canada.

Subjective positions will be taken by the police, the Crown Attorney, and other decision makers that can benefit or harm the accused. Hiring a lawyer who knows who is best to deal with (if possible) can be a tremendous advantage. We know which Crown Attorneys in Oshawa court have been agreeable to us in the past and proactively try to deal with them when possible.

We always try to discuss your case with the Crown Attorney we feel will be the most agreeable to our requests. This includes requests for variations and exceptions to release conditions to allow for contact (between the accused and the alleged victim) while the charges are pending.

In domestic cases, a quick undertaking/bail variation can be the difference between the accused going back home with their family or being stuck apart from them for many months (perhaps living in a motel).

We have really good Oshawa courthouse assault case precedents to help persuade the Crown to drop your charges.

Since our lawyers have successfully handled many assault cases at the Oshawa courthouse, we are able to use these prior case precedents to convince the Crown that your case is similar and that you should get the same deal. Ontario Crown Attorneys strive for fairness and consistency.

Prior cases with similar fact scenarios from the same courthouse/Crown office are the most persuasive. Our Oshawa courthouse assault case precedents are available and ready to use in your favour. We will take our best precedents to the most previously agreeable Crown and try to work out a deal to get your charges dropped.

Whether we are conducting a Crown Pre-Trial (CPT) or Judicial Pre-Trial (JPT), our position is clear: It is only fair that you receive the same lenient position as our previous clients (no jail, withdrawn charges, discharge, etc.).

If the Crown won't drop the charges, we will cross examine their witnesses and prove you should be found not guilty.

If the Crown refuses to drop the charges or the case does not otherwise resolve, a trial will be held. Assault cases are often one person's word (complainant) vs. the other (accused). We use advanced cross examination techniques, Charter applications, and expert witnesses to uncover lies, omissions, and inconsistencies that raise reasonable doubt.

Don’t assume the Crown has a good case. Many people charged with assault have their charges dropped or are found not guilty. Sometimes the only evidence against the accused is the testimony of the alleged victim, which may be found unreliable upon cross examination.

If you have been charged with assault in Ajax or anywhere else in Durham Region (Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, Clarington), give us a call now at 647-228-5969 or text/iMessage us "Lawyer" by clicking here. If we think we can help you do better we will give you a no-obligation quote right now over the phone.

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You don't have to jeopardize your future or waste thousands of dollars on excessive legal fees. We provide effective and affordable lawyer representation for those charged with assault in Ajax.

Have a skilled criminal lawyer who defends assault charges at Oshawa court (Durham Region) protect you and your future from the stigma and consequences of a criminal record and conviction.

Are you a lawyer? If you are defending a criminal assault case and are looking for expert advice regarding possible defences, case strategies, and information release management call us at: 647-228-5969.

Please note: We do not accept legal aid certificate cases. All clients are handled on a private retainer only.

*2026 Results: the percentage of 99% of clients avoiding a criminal record (conviction) stated on this page is based solely on Lawyer Mark Zinck's personal representation of approximately 2000 criminal defence case clients as of the year 2026. Past results are not necessarily an indication of future results.