Newmarket criminal defence — representation at the York Region courthouse.
Spektor Law represents Newmarket and York Region clients at the Newmarket courthouse on Eagle Street. 30 years of senior trial experience, every file led personally by Aaron M. Spektor.
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- 30 yearsCriminal defence practice in Ontario
- Called 1997Bar of Ontario
- LSO #51731AVerify on the LSO directory
- All courtsThrough the Court of Appeal for Ontario
- 24/7Personal intake · (416) 599-1900
What should I expect at court with a criminal lawyer in Newmarket?
With a criminal lawyer in Newmarket, expect your lawyer to handle early appearances at 50 Eagle Street West, obtain and review disclosure, meet the Crown and judge at pre-trials, and tell you plainly when your personal attendance is required. Aaron M. Spektor, called to the Ontario Bar in 1997, appears in York Region regularly and handles each file personally. The first consultation is free.
Answer by Aaron M. Spektor, criminal defence lawyer · LSO #51731A · called to the Bar of Ontario in 1997
- Court
- Newmarket Courthouse, 50 Eagle St W
- Police service
- York Regional Police · OPP on Hwy 404
- Lawyer
- Aaron M. Spektor · LSO #51731A · called 1997
- First step
- Free consultation · (416) 599-1900 · 24/7
Why retain a Newmarket criminal lawyer.
Newmarket is the seat of York Region’s court system. The Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice at 50 Eagle Street West hear criminal matters from across York Region — Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and beyond — making it one of the most important venues in the Greater Toronto Area.
Aaron M. Spektor appears at the Newmarket courthouse regularly and knows its Crown attorney office, bail courts, and trial-scheduling rhythms. His North York office is a 30-minute drive south on Highway 404, and remote consultations are available for clients who prefer them.
Whether your charge arose from a Highway 404 traffic stop, an incident in downtown Newmarket, or a matter in the surrounding York Region communities, Aaron defends it personally — from first-appearance bail through resolution or trial.
For a confidential consultation about a Newmarket criminal charge, contact Aaron M. Spektor or request an appointment online. We answer intake calls personally — after-hours and weekends included.
Criminal charges we defend across York Region.
Aaron handles all 16 categories of criminal and quasi-criminal offences. Below are the charges that arise most often in Newmarket files.
Impaired Driving / DUI
Over 80, Refusal, Care or Control — and the Charter motions that win them.
Defence approach 02Assault
Simple assault, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon.
Defence approach 03Domestic Assault
Charges where the complainant is a spouse, partner, or family member — and the bail conditions that follow.
Defence approach 05Drug Offences
Possession, trafficking, and production under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Defence approach 07Fraud & Financial Crimes
Fraud under and over $5,000, identity fraud, insurance fraud, breach of trust.
Defence approach 11Bail Hearings
Bail hearings, bail reviews, bail variations — the first 24 hours matter.
Defence approachCriminal Defence Lawyer Newmarket: The York Region Courthouse
One building, every stage
The Newmarket courthouse at 50 Eagle Street West houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for York Region, so a case can run from bail to trial in the same building. Bail court sits daily, and many in-custody accused appear by video from the police station while counsel and sureties attend in person or remotely. First appearances are held in case-management courts; judicial pre-trials are scheduled once disclosure is substantially complete. Our bail hearings page explains how release plans are presented. Youth cases from across York Region are also heard here, in separate youth courtrooms.
Policing in Newmarket and north York Region
York Regional Police patrols Davis Drive, Yonge Street and Mulock Drive, with RIDE checks near Main Street’s restaurants and the Upper Canada Mall area, especially through the holiday season. The OPP patrols Highway 404 north toward Georgina, where late-night speed and impaired stops are common. Domestic incidents in the surrounding towns, including Aurora and East Gwillimbury, also come to this courthouse.
The first 48 hours
In domestic cases, police usually impose a no-contact condition and keep the accused out of the family home from the start. Arrange a stable address, avoid indirect contact through friends or social media, and ask your lawyer about a variation if the conditions affect children or work. If you were released by police on an undertaking, the Crown can agree to change some conditions without a contested hearing, and your lawyer can ask in writing. Our guide to domestic assault charges in Ontario covers how those conditions can change. For a DUI lawyer in Newmarket, keep the roadside suspension notice and impound papers.
How Aaron covers Newmarket files
The courthouse is about 30 minutes north of the North York office on Highway 404. Clients can meet in person or by video. Routine remands can usually proceed through counsel, and Aaron attends Eagle Street in person for contested bail, pre-trials where it helps, and trial. If you need an assault lawyer in Newmarket, call (416) 599-1900 at any hour.
Results in the charges we defend in Newmarket.
Selected, anonymized outcomes. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome — every matter is assessed on its own facts.
Over 80 — Charter motion successful
Breath readings excluded under s. 24(2) after a successful s. 8 and s. 10(b) Charter application at trial. Crown was unable to proceed; charges dismissed.
Impaired Driving defenceDomestic assault — PARS completion
Charges stayed following successful Partner Assault Response completion and a defence-led complainant communication plan through proper channels.
Domestic Assault defenceAssault causing bodily harm — self-defence
Acquittal at trial on a full self-defence claim under section 34. Crown's evidence on intent and proportionality did not displace reasonable doubt.
Assault defenceWhat Newmarket clients ask before retaining us.
Where is the Newmarket courthouse?
The Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice are located at 50 Eagle Street West in Newmarket. This is the primary criminal court venue for all of York Region.
Do you attend Newmarket court regularly?
Yes. Aaron appears at the Newmarket courthouse regularly for York Region matters and can attend on your behalf for most appearances, so many clients never need to travel.
How fast can you take a Newmarket file?
Same day in most cases. Call (416) 599-1900 anytime — after-hours and weekend calls are answered. Where bail is at issue, we move within hours.
Charged in Newmarket? Speak with Aaron today.
Free consultation. After-hours and weekend calls answered personally.