James Zegers

Zegers Criminal Law is a London, Ontario firm devoted entirely to criminal defence, serving clients throughout southwestern Ontario.

James Zegers received his law degree in 1993 from the University of Western Ontario. In his final year of law school he studied at the renowned University of Leiden in the Netherlands and received a certificate in European Community Law.

He is a Past President of the Middlesex Law Association, and in 2020 won the Federation of Ontario Law Associations President’s Award for demonstrating leadership, creativity and innovation through his work with the Association.

Born and raised in rural Oxford County in the heart of southwestern Ontario, James understands real people and the problems they face. His wide-ranging interests and experiences give him a unique perspective on law and life.

James is also active as a volunteer in his community. He is a founding member of Court House Rocks, an annual fundraising event that has raised over $500,000 for London Lawyers Feed the Hungry.

His interests include music, dogs, cycling, canoeing and back country camping. He is a member of the Wildwood Sailing Club and is the director of the racing program there. In addition he holds a Transport Canada Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS).