Practice Areas

Criminal & Family legal services designed to help you move through your matter with confidence,
whichever stage it’s at.

Criminal Law

Being charged with a criminal offence is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face.

The consequences on your freedom, your record, your family, and your future can be serious and long-lasting.

Simkoe Law provides strong, prepared representation for youth and adult matters at every stage of the criminal process, from your first appearance to trial, sentencing and beyond.

  • I represent adults and youth charged with all summary and indictable offences, including:

    • Assault and domestic assault

    • Sexual assault

    • Drug offences

    • Theft, fraud, and property offences

    • Impaired driving and driving offences

    • Weapons offences

    • Robbery

    • Murder and manslaughter

    • Breach of probation and bail conditions

    • Youth criminal matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

  • We represent clients at all stages of the criminal process, including:

    • Bail hearings

    • First appearances and remands

    • Pre-trials and judicial pre-trials

    • Guilty pleas

    • Sentencing

    • Trials

    • Urgent and emergency motions

    • Charter applications

  • The Youth Criminal Justice Act recognizes that young people require a different approach than adults.

    The YCJA emphasizes rehabilitation & reintegration and there are additional protections available to youth.

    I have experience representing young people and supporting their families through this process.

  • The most important steps you can take are:

    • Exercise your right to remain silent

    • Do not speak to police without legal advice

    • Contact a lawyer as soon as possible

Book a Criminal Law Consultation

Family Law

Family law matters are deeply personal.

Whether you are planning for a pre-nup, navigating parenting arrangements, or dealing with an urgent situation involving your children, the decisions made during this time will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of your family members.

At Simkoe Law, every file is handled with the seriousness and sensitivity it deserves.

  • I represent clients in all family law matters, including:

    • Separation and divorce

    • Parenting time and decision-making responsibility

    • Child and spousal support

    • Property division

    • Urgent and emergency motions

    • Case conferences and settlement conferences

    • Child protection proceedings

    • FRO matters

    • Domestic violence matters

  • Family law matters can be resolved in a number of ways, from negotiated agreements to court orders.

    I will guide you through every step, including:

    • Procedural steps, such as serving and filing documents

    • Mediation

    • Case conferences & settlement conferences

    • Motions, including urgent and emergency motions

    • Trials

    • Child protection proceedings

    • FRO enforcement proceedings

  • Legal fees can be a barrier to getting the help you need.

    I am happy to discuss flexible arrangements, including limited scope representation, where I assist you with specific parts of your matter rather than the entire file.

    This can be a cost-effective option for clients who are able to handle some aspects of their case on their own but need a lawyer for certain steps.

  • If you or your children are in immediate danger, or if there has been a sudden change in circumstances requiring urgent court intervention, it is possible to bring an emergency motion on short notice.

    I have experience in bringing urgent motions and can move quickly if the situation calls for urgent action.

  • Domestic violence can have a significant impact on family law proceedings, including parenting arrangements and safety planning.

    I have experience representing survivors of domestic violence and understand the unique sensitivities these cases require.

    Your safety and the safety of your children is always the priority.

  • Family law matters do not always require court intervention. I can draft and review a range of domestic contracts, including:

    • Cohabitation agreements

    • Prenuptial agreements (marriage contracts)

    • Separation agreements

    • Parenting plans

    Having a well-drafted agreement in place can save significant time, stress, and expense down the road. I will ensure your agreement is legally sound, reflects your intentions, and protects your interests.

  • Separation begins the moment you and your partner decide to live separate and apart: no court order is required.

    Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage and requires a court order. You must be separated for at least one year before applying for divorce in most cases.

    Issues arising from your separation, including support and parenting arrangements, can be resolved before or without a divorce. I can assist you with each of these issues.

  • In Ontario, the terms "custody" and "access" have been replaced by "decision-making responsibility" and "parenting time."

    These arrangements can be agreed upon between the parties or determined by a court, always guided by the best interests of the child.

    Even where there may be conflict, I believe there can be an arrangement that works for your family. I will work collaboratively with you to find the set-up that works best for everyone involved.

  • Child support in Ontario is calculated using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, based primarily on the paying parent's income and the number of children.

    Spousal support depends on factors including the length of the relationship, each party's financial situation and the roles each party played during the relationship.

    I will ensure any support arrangement reflects your actual circumstances.

  • If the Children's Aid Society has become involved with your family, it is important to get legal advice immediately.

    CAS has broad powers to investigate concerns about a child's safety and in serious cases can seek to remove a child from the home. I will help you understand the process, your rights, and how to respond effectively.

Book a Family Law Consultation

What Sets Simkoe Apart

Integrity, legal creativity, and empathy shape the I work and form the foundation of how I approach each file.

I believe in doing great work, building real relationships, and making it easy for you to get the results you’re looking for.

People-First Approach

Everything I do is built around understanding your real-life needs and helping you succeed, because you’re more than just a file number or court order.

A Focus on Quality


I hold my work to high standards. I focus on using context-based strategy and real insight to drive outcomes.

Reliability You Can Count On

I respond, follow through, meet deadlines, and show up when it matters. Communication and consistency are part of the promise.

Proven Process, Flexible Execution

I believe in structure where it counts and adaptability where it matters. My methods are clear, but always proactively responsive to the situation at hand.