Taylor Ormond

Taylor is an Associate in the Criminal Law Group at Ross & McBride LLP.

Taylor received a full athletic scholarship, in addition to an academic scholarship, to play on the Women’s Tennis Team at Baylor University in Texas. Here, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English, French (minor) in 2011 and a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School in 2014. She was called to the bar in June 2017 and has gained experience representing clients in both the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice on charges under the Criminal Code of Canada as well as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. She has conducted numerous contested bail hearings and Charter motions. Taylor is familiar with the Gladue factors and has experience working with indigenous clients.

Taylor grew up in Hamilton and is passionate about giving back to her community. She continues to spend time writing grants, volunteering, and planning events for charities that cater to at-risk youth and low-income families. Taylor is a current board member of Today’s Family and the Jump In Foundation.

Taylor is bilingual and welcomes opportunities to use her French.

Areas of Expertise

Criminal Code of Canada
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Cannabis Act
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Highway Traffic Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Liquor License Act
Tobacco Tax Act
Municipal and By-law offences
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Criminal Court during COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020

The courtrooms in Ontario have been largely closed in the latter half of March through April, May, and June 2020. While the courts are scheduled to reopen in some capacity on July 6, 2020, we are not sure what this “re-opening” will look like.

Updates from the Ontario Court of Justice

Mar 24, 2020

Unless you have an urgent criminal or family court appearnace in the Ontario Court of Justice between March 20 and May 29, 2020 - DO NOT ATTEND COURT.

Ontario Court of Justice Speak to/Scheduling Court

Mar 20, 2020

As of March 20, 2020, the Ontario Court of Justice has remained open. However, the Ontario Court of Justice has established procedures to reduce the number of people who attend court in an effort to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the community.