Dufferin County
Orangeville & Dufferin County Lawyers: Wills and Criminal Defence, by Phone and Video
We don't have an office in Orangeville. We act for clients in Orangeville, Shelburne, Grand Valley, Mono and across Dufferin County by phone and video, and you can meet us in person at our Derry Road office in Mississauga by appointment. That saves the drive, and it works well for wills and powers of attorney, which can be signed by video, and for many early criminal court dates.
Dufferin County is a mix of a busy commuter town, small rural communities and working farms. Families here often own acreage or a family business, many commute to the GTA, and some are caring for parents who live nearby. That shapes our work in the county: estate plans that deal with land and businesses, and criminal defence for charges laid by the Ontario Provincial Police and heard at the Orangeville courthouse.
How We Help Orangeville & Dufferin County Clients
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Orangeville and Dufferin County
Wills and mirror wills for couples · Wills for families with land, farms or a home business · Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Orangeville and Dufferin County
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges · Stunt driving and careless driving · Weapons and firearms charges, including careless storage
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Orangeville and Dufferin County
When a family owns land, a farm or a business, a will has more to do than hand over a house. It has to say who inherits the property, who runs the business, and how other children are treated fairly, so that nobody is forced to sell. A homemade will often leaves those questions open.
We prepare wills, powers of attorney and Islamic wills for Dufferin County families. A continuing power of attorney for property lets someone you trust manage your money if you can't, and a power of attorney for personal care lets them make health decisions. Both can be signed by video, as Ontario allows if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills for couples
- Wills for families with land, farms or a home business
- Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
- Powers of attorney for an ageing parent
- Islamic wills
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Orangeville and Dufferin County
Orangeville's own police service was disbanded in 2020, and the Ontario Provincial Police's Dufferin Detachment now polices Orangeville and the rest of Dufferin County. Criminal charges laid there are generally heard at the Orangeville Courthouse at 10 Louisa Street. We act for clients charged in the county, appearing at the courthouse or remotely where the court allows. Your release document will tell you how and where to attend.
Highway 10 and Highway 9 carry a lot of commuter and rural traffic, so many charges begin with a traffic stop: impaired driving, over 80, refusal and stunt driving. Rural properties also bring firearms questions, from careless storage by licensed owners to possession charges. We defend those cases, along with assault, theft, fraud and drug charges, and we handle bail hearings and bail reviews.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges
- Stunt driving and careless driving
- Weapons and firearms charges, including careless storage
- Assault and domestic assault
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
OPP policing and the Orangeville courthouse
Because the OPP polices Dufferin County, charges here are laid by OPP officers and are generally heard at the Orangeville Courthouse, 10 Louisa Street. If you're charged, we review your disclosure by phone or video and appear for you at court dates where that's allowed.
Planning for land and family businesses
Land passed between generations raises questions that a city home doesn't: how to divide it fairly, how to keep a business running, and how to avoid forcing a sale. We help you answer them in your will, and we explain where tax advice from your accountant is also needed.
Why Orangeville & Dufferin County Clients Choose Our Law Services
By phone and video
Meet from home and save the drive. Sign your will by video where the law allows.
OPP and Orangeville knowledge
We know how charges laid in Dufferin County are handled.
Your language
We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Plain-language advice
Clear explanations and fees confirmed in writing before we start.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
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Call or book online
Reach us at (289) 652-0529 or through our contact form. We respond promptly, and urgent matters such as arrests and IRCC deadlines get priority.
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Consultation
We listen to your situation, review any documents, and explain your options, risks and likely costs in plain language.
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Clear plan & fees
If you retain us, you get a written plan and fee arrangement before work begins, so there are no surprises.
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We handle it
We prepare the filings, deal with the court, IRCC, lenders or the other side, and keep you updated until your matter is complete.
Our Office
Our Law Services – Mississauga (Derry Rd)
1-2355 Derry Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5S 1V6
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsWe serve Dufferin County by phone and video. Our nearest office is on Derry Road East in Mississauga, near Highway 410. Meetings are by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Orangeville & Dufferin County
- Orangeville
- Shelburne
- Grand Valley
- Mono
- Mulmur
- Amaranth
- Melancthon
- East Garafraxa
- Primrose
- Honeywood
- Mansfield
- Hockley Village
Frequently Asked Questions – Orangeville & Dufferin County
Do you have an office in Orangeville?
No. We serve Orangeville and Dufferin County clients by phone and video. If you want to meet in person, our nearest office is at 1-2355 Derry Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5S 1V6, by appointment. Call (289) 652-0529.
Who polices Orangeville, and where are criminal charges heard?
The Ontario Provincial Police, through the Dufferin Detachment, police Orangeville and Dufferin County; the Orangeville Police Service was disbanded in 2020. Charges are generally heard at the Orangeville Courthouse, 10 Louisa Street.
Can I sign my will and power of attorney by video?
Often, yes. Ontario allows virtual signing if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time. See our page on signing a will by video, and we'll tell you whether it suits your situation.
I own a farm. Can a will deal with the land and the business?
Yes, and it should. A well-drafted will can say who inherits the land, who runs the business, and how other children are treated fairly. Without one, Ontario's rules decide.
I'm a licensed gun owner charged with careless storage. Can you help?
Yes. Cases like these can often be resolved in ways that protect your licence, depending on the facts. Call us before you speak to police about it.
Do you handle probate or estate administration?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney. We don't handle probate applications or estate administration.
Can we meet in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi?
Yes. We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws and government programs change, so contact us for advice about your situation. Read our full disclaimer.
Legal Guides for Orangeville & Dufferin County Residents
90-Day Licence Suspension After a DUI Charge in Ontario
Before any court date, Ontario drivers charged with certain impaired driving offences face an immediate 90-day licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.
Do You Have to Answer Police Questions in Ontario?
In general you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer. But some situations, such as a roadside demand, are different. Here is what Canadian law says in plain language.
Bail Hearing in Ontario: What Happens in the First 24 Hours
After an arrest in Ontario, police must release the person or bring them before a justice within 24 hours. Here is what happens, step by step, and how families can help.
Record Suspension (Pardon) in Canada: Waiting Periods and Eligibility
A record suspension, formerly called a pardon, sets aside a criminal record from public view. Here is who can apply, how long you must wait, and what it does not do.
Can the Victim Drop Assault or Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario?
Many people charged with assault, or whose partner is charged, ask whether the complainant can simply drop the charge. In Ontario the answer is no. Here is who decides and what to do instead.
What Happens If You Miss a Court Date in Ontario?
Missing a criminal court date can lead to a warrant and a new charge. The good news is that it can often be dealt with, but not by waiting.
Talk to a Lawyer About Your Orangeville & Dufferin County Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
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