BRAMPTON, ON — September 16, 2026 — Ontario law requires police to bring a person under arrest before a judge or justice of the peace within 24 hours. That short window can decide whether someone spends the next few weeks in custody or returns home on bail. Anyone arrested in Brampton, Mississauga, or elsewhere in Peel Region can benefit from a criminal lawyer in Brampton who responds immediately.

The Law Office of Vincent Houvardas, based in Brampton, has practiced criminal defence law since 1998. The firm answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for exactly this reason.

Vincent Houvardas graduated from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law and has practiced criminal defence law for more than 20 years. He represents clients at bail hearings, trials, and appeals, including before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. Houvardas is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Criminal Lawyers' Association. He previously served as president of the Peel Law Association.

The firm's practice areas cover:





Assault and domestic assault



Sexual assault



Drug possession and trafficking



Fraud, theft, and robbery



Weapons offences



Driving offences



Youth criminal charges

Residents searching for a criminal lawyer in Brampton can review the firm's practice areas and fee approach online. Time-sensitive matters, such as an upcoming bail hearing or a police interview, call for contacting the office directly.

Speaking to a lawyer before answering police questions protects anyone contacted about a criminal matter. Statements made early in a case are hard to take back later. A free consultation and flat-fee arrangement let clients know the cost of their defence before they decide how to proceed. The firm applies this approach to most matters.

A criminal record can affect employment, travel across the border, and professional licensing long after a case closes. Working with a criminal lawyer in Brampton from the first court appearance gives a defendant more options. These include the chance to negotiate withdrawn or reduced charges before trial.

Key Facts





Firm: Law Office of Vincent Houvardas



Location: 83 Kennedy Rd S #1802, Brampton, ON L6W 3P3



Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week



Service area: Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto, and Peel Region

About the Law Office of Vincent Houvardas

The Law Office of Vincent Houvardas is a Brampton-based criminal defence firm founded in 1998. More background is available on its about page. The firm represents clients across Peel Region, Toronto, and Mississauga in matters ranging from assault and drug charges to fraud and driving offences. It is available around the clock for anyone in need of a criminal lawyer in Brampton facing a criminal charge.

Media Contact

Vincent Houvardas Criminal Law Office https://maps.app.goo.gl/ms14jsKNwGhGWXAz8 

83 Kennedy Rd S #1802, Brampton, ON L6W 3P3

Phone: (905) 455-9970

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.vhlegal.ca/