Old City Hall Courthouse (Ontario Court of Justice)
Old City Hall Courthouse:
60 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M4
Old City Hall is the primary Ontario Court of Justice facility for criminal matters in downtown Toronto. It handles thousands of charges each year, from first appearances and bail hearings through to trials and sentencing. The Superior Court of Justice hears Toronto criminal matters at 361 University Avenue.
Criminal defence at Old City Hall
The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou appears regularly at Old City Hall. Ted Yoannou has been coming to this courthouse since 1993 and knows the courts, the Crown Attorneys, and how proceedings run here. If you are scheduled to appear at 60 Queen Street West, contact the firm before the date.
Toronto (Avenue Road)
2078 Avenue Road, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5M 4A6
North York (Finch)
1000 Finch Avenue West, Suite 600
North York, ON M3J 2V5
What happens at 60 Queen Street West
Old City Hall handles summary conviction criminal matters and Ontario Court of Justice trials for charges arising in the City of Toronto. Proceedings held here include:
- First appearances on new criminal charges
- Bail hearings (remand matters)
- Pre-trial conferences with Crown Attorneys
- Summary conviction trials and sentencing
- Guilty pleas and joint submissions
- Some preliminary inquiries for indictable matters heading to Superior Court
If you have received a summons or a notice to appear for a first appearance, it will typically be at Old City Hall unless your charge is a Highway Traffic Act matter.
Charges we handle at Toronto courts
- Assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, and criminal harassment
- Drug possession, trafficking, and production
- Weapons and firearms offences
- Theft, robbery, fraud, and break and enter
- Impaired driving, over 80, and refuse breath sample
- Youth criminal justice matters
- Record suspensions and U.S. waivers
Toronto Legal News
Woman Attacked by Teenagers Outside Scarborough Town Centre
In mid-March, a twenty-six-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted by two sixteen-year-old girls outside the Scarborough Town Centre at approximately 7:30 pm. The victim was approached as she was leaving the mall, and the two teenagers stole from her and physically assaulted her. Young persons aged twelve to seventeen who face criminal charges are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). Depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances, a youth may be tried as an adult. particularly those between fourteen and seventeen facing serious violent offences. The YCJA focuses on accountability, rehabilitation, and reintegration, but serious consequences including custody remain possible. If your child faces criminal charges in Scarborough or Toronto, contact us for a free initial consultation.
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Book a consultation before your court date
If your first appearance at Old City Hall is coming up, call before the date. Attending court without a lawyer on a first appearance can limit your options. Call 416-486-2200 or email Info@TedYoannou.com.
Appearing at Old City Hall (60 Queen St W)?
We appear here regularly. Call 416-486-2200 before your court date.