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ERIN SHAW Family Law
Providing compassionate, thoughtful and affordable legal support to
families going through separation and divorce.
1127 Fort Street
Victoria BC
phone: 778.433.0863
Website: Erinshawfamilylaw.ca
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The lawyers below offer a range of family law services dealing with: mediation, divorce & separation agreements or litigation | custody / access disputes | Government-Ministry-Child-Welfare Apprehensions etc.
Some family lawyers after an initial contact-consultation by phone -- may offer an initial appointment at a reduced hourly rate to help you assess your case. It is still up to the prospective client to ask if the lawyer will provide an initial consultation - and what fees they would charge for this and what their regular fees would be, should you formally retain their services.
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2011-2018 Victoria Family Lawyers: pro bono listings, updates & news
BOOTH, Matthew
B.Comm. J.D.
Associate with
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Corp.
After graduating, he articled in a general practice firm focusing on real estate, family law and incapacity planning. Matthew successfully represented clients in the Provincial and Superior Courts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Matthew moved to British Columbia to be closer to his family on the coast.
Matthew practices in the areas of litigation, assisting clients in the areas of creditor's remedies, family law, and civil litigation. A significant portion of Matthew's practice involved ICBC claim related motor vehicle accidents." [quote fr. website www.mcbop.com /lawyer/matthew-booth/
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Corp.
Suite # 420 - 880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383 Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
For his expanded profile click: www.mcbop.com/lawyer/matthew-booth
For map to office and law firm lawyers photos
Victoria downtown street map
- BUCHAN, Crystal I.
Barrister & Solicitor | Accredited Family Law Mediator |
"practices in the area of family law including separation, divorce, child custody, access, adoption, and child apprehension."
Crystal has been a family law mediator since 1998. ... [quote from website 2017.12.07 esqlw]
Crystal Buchan, Family Lawyer
Browne Associates
109 - 1633 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, B.C.
V8T 2C4
Phone: 250 598-1888
Website: http://browneassociates.ca/crystal-buchan/
- BUTTERFIELD LAW - Michael Butterfield
Barristers & Solicitors - Lawyers
Practice Areas:
Family Law including: Custody | Access |
Divorce | Ministry Child Apprehensions
- Family Law Mediation
- Collaborative Law / Mediation
- Family Law Arbitration
Butterfield Law
402-2020 Richmond Rd
Victoria, BC V8R 6R5
Telephone 250.382.4529 [382.4LAW]
Web Site www.butterfieldlaw.ca
CONTRERAS, Beatriz, LLB LLM
Family lawyer fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Beatriz graduated with her LL.B. at the University of Manitoba, in 2002 called to the Manitoba bar in 2003 and moved to Ontario.
She obtained her Masters of Laws at York University in Toronto in 2010 specializing in the area of family law. Moving from Ontario to BC she was called to British Columbia Bar in 2011.
Beatriz has advocated on behalf of her clients at the Provincial Court of B.C., the Supreme Court of B.C., the Federal Court, and the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as in front of various boards and tribunals including the Immigration and Refugee Board. In June 2011 Beatriz joined the Collaborative Family Law Group in Victoria.
e British Columbia Bar in 2011. Since her call to the Bar in 2003, Beatriz has practiced primarily in the area of family law.
Originally from El Salvador, Beatriz is fully bilingual in both English and Spanish.
BEATRIZ CONTRERAS, Barrister & Solicitor,
Contreras McLennan Legal
3957 Stan Wright Lane
Victoria, BC V8P 0A1
Tel. 778-440-3588
Website: ContrerasMclennan.com
BEATRIZ CONTRERAS, LLB LLM
Beatriz es originaria de El Salvador y domina a la perfección los idiomas inglés y español.
Beatriz Contreras estudió en la Facultad de Leyes de la Universidad de Manitoba en Winnipeg, graduánduase en el 2002. Después de realizar su pasantía en una de las más grandes firmas legales en Winnipeg y ser llamada en el 2003 por el Manitoba Bar, Beatriz se transladó a Toronto para empezar su práctica. Beatriz ha sido miembro de la "Law Society of Upper Canada", "Law Society of Manitoba" y actualmente es miembro de "Law Society of British Columbia".
Beatriz ha representado a sus clientes frente a la Corte Provincial de British Columbia, la Corte Suprema de British Columbia, la Corte Federal, la Corte de Justicia de Ontario, la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Ontario y la Corte de Apelaciones de Ontario, así como en diferentes juntas y tribunales incluyendo la Junta de Inmigración y Refugio. Beatriz ingreso como miembra al grupo llamado "Collaborative Family Law Group" de Victoria en junio del 2011.
Durante sus estudios en la universidad, Beatriz ganó prestigiosos premios y becas. En los años de estudio Beatriz recibió varios premios que la reconocieron como una estudiante sobresaliente no solo por sus asignaciones académicas sino por su destacado servicio a la comunidad. En 1998 la Facultad de Artes y Humanidades de la Universidad de Manitoba le otorgó a Beatriz el premio mas prestigioso de su facultad - la medalla de oro.
Beatriz obtuvo su maestria en leyes en la Universidad de York en Toronto en el año 2010, especializandose en derecho de familia.
Beatriz ha ayudado a la comunidad a través de trabajos voluntarios en diferentes grupos como el Centro Para la Gente de Habla Hispana, la Clínica Legal de la Universidad de Manitoba y en el Woman's Advocacy programa en Winnipeg.
Beatriz es originaria de El Salvador y domina a la perfección los idiomas inglés y español.
BEATRIZ CONTRERAS, Barrister & Solicitor,
Contreras McLennan Legal
3957 Stan Wright Lane
Victoria, BC V8P 0A1
Tel. 778-440-3588
update 2012.12.07 /
2012.10.31 / 2012.01.03
See also Victoria Canada Immigration Lawyers Directory at
at www.lawyers-bc.com
- REID FRASER
· B.Sc., University of British Columbia (2013)
· LL.B., James Cook University, Honours First Class (2016)
Since being called to the Bar in early 2018 Reid has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia and has trial experience in both the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia.
When not in the office Reid enjoys spending time exploring Vancouver Island with his wife and Miniature Australian Shepherd as well as challenging his patience on the golf course.
His Practice Areas Include:
- Civil Litigation
- Creditors' Remedies
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Wills, Trusts & Incapacity Planning
REID FRASER, JD Family Lawyer
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Corp.
Suite # 420 - 880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383 Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
For his expanded profile click: www.mcbop.com/reid-fraser
For map to office and law firm lawyers photos
Victoria downtown street map
Profile: http://www.mcbop.com/reid-fraser
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SANDRA J. HARPER, Barrister & solicitor
Preferred Area of Practice: Family Law
Harper & Birney
201 747 Fort St. Victoria, BC, V8W 3E9
Phone: 250.381.8100
Esteban T. Kähs, JD LLM
Esteban joined Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt in 2018 after having worked at a well-established regional firm. His litigation practice focuses on personal injury, labour and employment, construction disputes and family law.
Esteban was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2016. He obtained his Juris Doctor at the University of British Columbia, and Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Calgary.
Upon a family breakdown, Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt will advise you as to your rights and ensure that you are protected.
Our firm deals with all aspects of a family breakdown, including:
- spousal maintenance,
- child custody, access,
- maintenance,
- property division and
- divorce.
If you require assistance with your family matter consider our services -- however due to demand, we do not provide free consultations.
Esteban T. Kähs,
Family Lawyer
Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt
#1 - 505 Fisgard St.,
Victoria, B.C. V8W 1R3
Phone:
(250) 360-2500
Email:
etk@hom-law.com
Web Site:
www.hom-law.com
Map: Street map to office one block from City Hall
- KLASSEN, Robert J., BA, LLB
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer and Family Law Mediator
Preferred Area of Practice: Family Law
"Member of the collaborative family law group. Initial half-hour consultation - No Charge"
[update 2011.03.07 quote from 2004 tel. directory]
704 - 880 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-388-4344
Website: www.robertklassenlaw.com
- McManus, Mary Susann
Attorney at Law - Lawyer
Practice includes - Collaborative Family Law · Criminal Defence · Real Estate
Stevenson Doell and Co.
999 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
250.388.7871
- Mouat, Mary E.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice includes: Family Mediation & Litigation
Quadra Legal Centre
101 - 2750 Quadra St.
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4E8
Telephone: (250) 380-1566
Web site: www.quadralegal.com
[Note - this group also handles Criminal law | Personal Injury / ICBC claims |
Corporate | Real Estate | Wills & Estate ... "reasonable rates" - fr. tel. dir 2004 ]
JOHN NELSON, BA LLB
Over the years, John has helped clients obtain unsupervised parenting time, change the residence for children, increase and reduce child support payments, block applications on procedural grounds, successfully negotiate property settlements, and has argued spousal support for high income earners. John excels at technical arguments.
John works exclusively in family law and ... practices at all three levels of court and provides the following services:
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Trials
- Appeals
- 2nd opinions.
- Summary advice.
- Variation hearings.
- Relocation applications.
- Drafting cohabitation agreements.
- Independent Legal Advice on Cohabitation Agreements and Separation Agreements.
- Chambers applications, including applications for interim support orders and interim parenting orders.
JOHN NELSON
Family Lawyer
TH3 - 834 Johnson St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1C4
Victoria, BC
V8W 1C4
Phone: 250.940.3593
Website: www.swiftsurelaw.ca
We suggest you interview several law firms in advance of making a choice -- it can be a very expensive decision in both time, money and of course consequences.
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Twenty Questions to Ask - Before You Hire a Lawyer
An excellent Checklist for someone to use in selecting a lawyer, has been prepared by the publishers of
www.lawyers-bc.com/tips.htm. You will find these
guidelines useful for many types of lawyers.
2011-2018 Victoria Family Lawyers: pro bono listings, updates & news
Surnames starting with "L"
ERIN LUMLEY,
Family Lawyer & Accredited Family Law Mediator
Lumley Mediation and Law Practice
785 Viaduct Avenue East
Victoria, BC
V8Z 3E4
Phone: 778 977-5559
Practice:
Erin focuses primarily in the area of family law and BC Government, Ministry of Children and Families Child Protection files. ...
She is a qualified family law mediator on the Law Society Roster...
Background:
Erin graduated from the University of Calgary Law School in 2006.
Portia Tang, LLB Lawyer
Is fluent in Mandarin & Cantonese Chinese Dialects
Her legal practice includes the following areas of law:
- Business Law
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Commercial Legal Services
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Corporate Law
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Family & Divorce Law
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Canada Immigration Applications
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Civil Litigation
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Real Estate
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Wills & Estates
Portia Tang, LLB
Tang & Company, Barrister & Solicitor
Market Square
Suite 316, 560 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 3C6
Phone: 250 881-6262
- REID, Nichola (Nicki) J. W.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Preferred Practice Area: Family Law · Mediation
(also does ICBC Personal Injury Law)
N.J. Reid Law Corp.
214 - 284 Helmcken Rd.
Victoria, BC V9B 1T2
Tel: 250.744.1844
Karina V. SACCA
Barrister, Solicitor & Family Law Mediator
Called to the BC and Ontario Bar
Family Law including mediation, collaborative family
law and litigation, real estate and wills.
Year Began Professional Practice
1997 (Ont.) 2007 (BC)
Relevant Community Service:
* Panel lawyer representing Children in Ontario (six years)
* Centre for Spanish Speaking People (Board member)
* Amateur Competitive Road Cyclist
Relevant Professional Involvements:
* Partner - Law firm of Sheridan, Ippolito & Sacca, Toronto (1999-2007)
* Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee of Ontario - Panel Lawyer
* Office of the Children's Lawyer, Ontario - Panel Lawyer
KARINA V. SACCA, LLB
Family Law Mediation Wills
3 - 834 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 1N3
Phone: 250-384-3887
Website: saccalawgroup.com
ERIN SHAW Family Law
Providing compassionate, thoughtful and affordable legal support to
families going through separation and divorce.
1127 Fort Street
Victoria BC
Telephone: 778.433.0863
Website: www.erinshawfamilylaw.ca
Marjorie L. Thompson, B.Hsc. B.Ed. J.D.
Family Law Mediator & Arbitrator
Collaborative Lawyer
1127 Fort Street
Victoria BC
Phone: 778-433-8076
Website:
thompsonfamilylaw.ca/lawyer-attorney-1828931.html
Education
J.D. , Santa Clara University School of Law, 1989
Magna Cum Laude
B.Ed., University of Toronto, 1970
B.HSc., University of Guelph, 1969
Professional Designations
Member of BC Law Society
Family Law Mediator
B.C. College of Teachers
Member of the California Bar since: 1989; Currently Inactive.
Certified Family Law Specialist *Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Year Began Professional Practice
1989 in California
2010 in British Columbia;
2012.03.15
Portia Tang, LLB Lawyer
Is fluent in Mandarin & Cantonese Chinese Dialects
Her legal practice includes the following areas of law:
- Business Law
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Commercial Legal Services
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Corporate Law
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Family & Divorce Law
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Canada Immigration Applications
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Civil Litigation
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Real Estate
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Wills & Estates
Portia Tang, LLB
Tang & Company, Barrister & Solicitor
Market Square
Suite 316, 560 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 3C6
Phone: 250 881-6262
- TODD, Deborah
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice - Family Law Mediation
"There is an alternative to divorce litigation.
In mediation you and your spouse work together to solve issues that develop due to your separation or divorce.... " [fr. tel. directory ad 2004]
MacMinn & company
846 Broughton St.
Victoria, BC
250.381.6444
dtodd@macminnco.com
Web site: tbc
- Tyhurst, Catherine H.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice areas: Criminal Law · Family Law
301 - 919 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
24 hours 250.386.1112
- WEBBER, Bruce D.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice Areas: Family Law · Real Estate · Child Apprehension ·
Criminal / Civil Law [quote fr. tel. directory]
300 - 848 Courtney
Victoria, BC
Phone: 250.382.7775
Updates 2015
Marjorie L. Thompson,
B.Hsc. B.Ed. J.D.
click for details on Marjorie's family law and mediation practice in Victoria
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WILTSE, Heather R.
Barrister, Solicitor & Mediator
Wiltse Law Group
1027 Pandora Avenue
Victoria BC,
V8V 3P6
Phonte: (250) 590-2133
Email: wiltselawgroup@viclawyer.ca
Website: www.viclawyer.ca
[pb updated 2012.01.18]
- ZIMMERMAN, Wendy K.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Family Law Office
Preferred Area of Practice - family law
"Practical Child-Centered Advice"
[quote fr. tel. dir. 2004]
#600 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Tel: 250.384.1804
GEOFF SIMAIR, LLB
Preferred area of practice: criminal law
Geof has served criminal defense clients from his offices in the heart of downtown Victoria for over 20 years.
serving Victoria, Colwood, Duncan, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.
- Impaired Driving and other Driving Offences
- Drug Offences, including Marijuana Cultivation & Trafficking
- Assault and Violent Offences
- Theft and Fraud
- Bail Hearings & Reviews
- Trials and Appeals
- All Criminal Charges
"I strive to give my clients clarity and understanding during a stressful and challenging time in their lives. Often people feel left in the dark when it comes dealing with the criminal justice system. I feel it is important to keep my clients informed and engaged in their defence.
Call For Your Free Consultation."
Geofrey D. Simair Law Corporation
204 - 26 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC
V8W 1H9
Phone: 250.385.4500
website: www.simairlaw.com
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BC's Ministry of the Attorney General states:
"Please note: The federal government introduced Bill C-22 in December 2002.
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Divorce Act and a number of other pieces of federal legislation."
"The provincial and federal governments share responsibility for family law matters.
The Department of Justice Canada's Parenting After Divorce website provides information and links to federal programs, services and legislation."
[fr. BC Ministry of the Attorney General 04.04/06]
FEDERAL / PROVINCIAL LEGAL JURISDICTION
The Dept. of Justice Canada states:
"In Canada, the federal government shares responsibility with the provinces
and territories for family law matters.
When making decisions about children after separation and divorce,
the federal Divorce Act applies to parents who were married and are now
divorced or are planning to divorce. Provincial or
territorial laws apply to parents who were never married or are not planning to divorce.
[emphasis added - quote from
Dept. of Justice Canada 04.04/06]
See Also ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES [ADR]
Family Mediators from the Mediate B.C. Society
www.mediatebc.com/Find-a-Mediator.aspx
Update 2010: "Mediate BC is the new name for the integration of the B.C. Mediator Roster Society and D. R. Innovation Society. The two Societies formally integrated their operations in June 2010. (fr. website 2010)
"Mediators in ... family directory mediate a variety of family-related matters,
including reorganization of the family after separation or divorce, parenting,
financial support and property matters connected to separation or divorce, child protection,
family business, family property or finances, family inheritance and estates, responsibility
for care of elderly parents, adoption, pre-nuptial issues, and intra-family conflicts."
[quote fr. website 04.04.07]
Mediate BC (Society Office)
Phone: 604-684-1300
Email: info@mediatebc.com
Outside the Lower Mainland, call toll-free: 1-877-656-1300
Website: www.mediatebc.com
Mailing address:
Mediate BC Society
Suite 177-800 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2C5
For Reference Information
Family Law in BC - issues introduction from Legal Services Society of B.C.
http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/legal_issues/
BC Association of Specialialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs
www.endingviolence.org
"... Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice for survivors of violence
and the community-based services that support them.
We have created a strong communication network among Sexual Assault Centres, Woman Assault Centres,
Specialized Victim Assistance programs and Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice for survivors of violence and the community-based services that support them. We have created a strong communication network among Sexual Assault Centres, Woman Assault Centres, Specialized Victim Assistance programs and Stopping the Violence Counselling programs across BC. We have also established important links with government, policy makers, legislators and other provincial organizations across BC.
We have also established important links with government, policy makers, legislators and other provincial organizations.
" [quote fr. www.endingviolence.org 04.04.07 ]
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