Ottawa Criminal Lawyer

Defending Serious Charges in Ottawa

A criminal charge can be the most trying experience of a person's life, especially when imprisonment is on the table. Robb MacDonald is one of Canada's leading criminal trial lawyers, and his forte is the criminal jury trial. He has won countless trials in Superior Court, numerous jury trials, and multiple murder cases. In the summer of 2025 alone, two different juries returned verdicts of "not guilty" in back-to-back murder trials, and two of Robb's clients walked out of their respective courthouses.

There is a reason that clients facing the most serious charges turn to Robb. To put it simply: he is one of the best. When the stakes are highest, people retain Robb for his command of the courtroom and his relentless preparation.

The Ottawa Courthouse

Criminal charges laid in Ottawa are heard at the Ottawa Courthouse on Elgin Street, which houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Because Robb is called to the Ontario bar, he appears in these courts directly, with no need for local counsel and no added layer between you and the lawyer arguing your case. He has spent more than twenty years in Ontario's Provincial and Superior courts and knows how Crown Attorneys, bail courts, and trial scheduling actually work in this province.

Charges Robb Defends in Ottawa

Robb represents clients across the full range of criminal charges, including murder and manslaughter, conspiracy and organized crime, assault and aggravated assault, sexual assault, impaired driving and over 80, drug offences, fraud and economic crimes, weapons charges, and other serious indictable matters. No matter how numerous or serious the allegations, Robb approaches each file with the same goal of protecting your future.

Why Ottawa Clients Choose Robb MacDonald

Judges praise his work, and other lawyers hire him. Robb is well known for his ability to negotiate charges away through respect, self-restraint, and patience, and many of his most contented clients have had charges dropped or stayed even when facing multiple serious counts. He trained under the renowned Edward Greenspan QC and is a two-time provincial advocacy champion.

What to Do If You Have Been Charged

If the police have contacted you or you have already been charged, speak to a lawyer before you say anything further. Exercise your right to remain silent and call Robb directly. A free, confidential consultation costs you nothing and gives you a clear picture of your options. The sooner Robb is involved, the more he can do to protect you.