Criminal defence in St. Catharines and Niagara Region
The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou takes clients facing criminal charges and driving offences in St. Catharines and across Niagara Region. Ted Yoannou has been a criminal defence lawyer since 1993 and appears at the Welch Courthouse for clients from across the Niagara peninsula.
Toronto Office
2078 Avenue Road, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5M 4A6
North York Office
1000 Finch Avenue West, Suite 600
North York, ON M3J 2V5
St. Catharines Courthouse
Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse:
59 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7N8
The Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines is the main court facility for Niagara Region. It handles Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice criminal proceedings for St. Catharines and the broader Niagara Region, including charges from Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, and other Niagara municipalities.
St. Catharines communities we cover
- Downtown St. Catharines, Geneva Street, and St. Paul Street
- Grantham, Lakeshore, and Port Dalhousie
- Thorold and the Welland Canal corridor
- Lincoln, Grimsby, and the QEW Niagara corridor
- Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, and Port Colborne (all heard at this courthouse)
Charges we handle
The QEW through Niagara Region, the cross-border traffic, and the tourist and casino economy generate a specific mix of charges. Impaired driving, drug, and assault matters appear regularly before this court. We take cases involving:
- Assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, and weapons offences
- Drug possession, trafficking, and cross-border importation
- Theft, fraud, and break and enter
- DUI, over 80, impaired driving, and refuse breath sample
- Stunt driving on the QEW and Highway 406
- Youth criminal justice matters
- Record suspensions and U.S. waivers
St. Catharines Legal News
Drug Possession Arrests in Niagara Falls
On October 22, 2013, Niagara Regional Police arrested six men aged 16 to 27 on drug possession and related drug charges in Niagara Falls. Police noted that the suspects had used rotating vehicles, fake identities, and short motel stays to evade detection. All were charged under Section 4 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Drug possession charges in Canada carry sentences that vary depending on the substance involved. from 6 months to 7 years for a first offence depending on classification. Having an experienced criminal defence lawyer can make a significant difference in navigating the range of possible outcomes, from withdrawn charges to reduced classifications and conditional sentences. If you face drug charges in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, or anywhere in Niagara Region, contact us to discuss your options.
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Book a consultation
Call 416-486-2200 or 416-650-1011, or email Info@TedYoannou.com. Bring any court papers or disclosure you have received.
Charged in St. Catharines or Niagara Region?
We appear at the Welch Courthouse. Call 416-486-2200 for a free consultation.