Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown serves as a dedicated criminal defence lawyer at Daniel Brown Law LLP in Toronto, Ontario, with a strong focus on client representation and advocacy. Located near key courthouses in downtown Toronto, Daniel addresses a broad range of criminal cases, including charges like domestic assault, drug possession, impaired driving, sexual assault, and murder.

Daniel Brown Law was recognized in 2025 as one of Toronto's top Criminal Law Boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and recognized as Toronto's Best Law Firm by the Toronto Star's Reader's Choice Awards. Daniel also earned the Toronto Star’s Readers’ Choice Diamond Award in the Best Criminal Lawyer category.

Having practised before all courts in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to his clients' defence. He is committed to assisting individuals who are unfamiliar with the justice system, often helping professionals who are confronted with unexpected legal challenges.

Daniel Brown has contributed significantly to the legal community's understanding of sexual offence allegations, authoring a textbook on Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Offence Cases, which is utilized nationwide by legal professionals including judges and prosecutors and has been often cited by the Supreme Court of Canada in their sexual assault rulings. His involvement as President of the Criminal Lawyers Association positions him as a proponent for criminal justice reforms and public education about the system's dynamics.

Daniel is affiliated with multiple professional organizations, including the Law Society of Ontario, The Advocates Society, The Toronto Lawyers Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and Innocence Canada. As an adjunct professor at Queen's University's Faculty of Law, Daniel also enriches the education of future legal professionals in addition to guest lecturing at the University of Toronto and York University's Osgoode Hall Law School.

His expertise in legal issues is recognized at a national level, having testified before Canada's House of Commons and Senate, and presenting at various legal conferences on topics ranging from criminal procedure to gang culture. Daniel is often sought by media outlets for his insights into the criminal justice system, bridging his extensive experience with public discourse to minimize or adequately manage media exposure for his clients.

Beyond representing accused individuals, Daniel provides guidance to victims, witnesses, and those under investigation. His practice and influence extend beyond Toronto, presenting bail hearings, trials, and appeals across Ontario, including in regions such as Newmarket, Oshawa, Brampton, Burlington, and more.

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