Criminal defence in Simcoe County
The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou serves clients with criminal charges and driving offences across Simcoe County, including Barrie, Collingwood, Orillia, Midland, Bradford, Innisfil, Wasaga Beach, and the surrounding communities. Ted Yoannou has been a criminal defence lawyer since 1993. The firm has a physical office in Collingwood in addition to offices in Toronto and North York.
Collingwood Office
16 Huron Street, Unit 2
Collingwood, ON L9Y 1C4
Toronto Office
2078 Avenue Road, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5M 4A6
Court structure in Simcoe County
Most criminal proceedings and serious Highway Traffic Act matters from across Simcoe County are heard at the Barrie Courthouse at 75 Mulcaster Street. The Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie handles the majority of criminal charges, bail hearings, and preliminary inquiries. The Superior Court of Justice in Barrie handles the most serious criminal matters, including those proceeding by jury trial or indictment. Provincial offence matters, including HTA charges such as speeding and careless driving, are typically handled by the Barrie Provincial Offences Court.
Satellite court locations
The firm also appears for clients at satellite court locations in Collingwood, Orillia, and Bradford. The Collingwood Courthouse (15 Ste Marie Street) handles some local matters for the Georgian Bay area. The Orillia Courthouse (700 Memorial Avenue) serves the Orillia and Lake Simcoe corridor. The Bradford courthouse (57 Holland Street East) handles some Bradford West Gwillimbury matters.
Simcoe County communities
- Barrie: main Simcoe County courthouse at 75 Mulcaster Street
- Collingwood: satellite courthouse and firm office at 16 Huron Street
- Orillia: courthouse at 700 Memorial Avenue
- Midland and Penetanguishene: courthouse at 605 Yonge Street, Midland
- Bradford and Innisfil: Bradford courthouse, serious matters in Newmarket or Barrie
- Wasaga Beach, Stayner, and Clearview Township
Book a consultation
Call the Collingwood office at 705-888-6230, or the Toronto/North York offices at 416-486-2200. Email: Info@TedYoannou.com.