Jon Matters Email & Phone Number

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Pe

I primarily represent clients in family law and criminal law matters. I also represent individuals in any other situation where their constitutional rights or their rights to life, liberty or security of the person is put in danger. I appear in Provincial Court and Supreme Court. I prepare petitions, applications, responses, affidavits, and other documents related Divorce Act, Family Law Act, and Child Protection Act. I advise and negotiate on behalf of clients in relation to all types of family law matters. I conduct trials and hearings for family law clients. I provide summary legal advice via a Brydges Criminal duty counsel program. I advise clients on plea agreement and conduct criminal trials.

Miramichi, Nb

I appeared in the Court of Appeal, Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court in relation to every stage and type of criminal litigation. I advised police agencies in relation to ongoing investigations. I reviewed files in the pre-charge screening process. I approved documents prepared by police officers including informations to obtain, search warrants, and reports to justice. I conducted aboriginal sentencing circles.

St Paul & Medicine Hat, Ab

I appeared in the Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court in relation to every stage and type of criminal litigation. I advised police agencies in relation to ongoing investigations. I conducted trials and preliminary inquiries relating to every type of common offence except murder. I conducted summary conviction appeals. I worked with various police forces, including the Municipal Police Service, RCMP and Military Police (British & Canadian). I provided training to police officers. I dealt extensively with aboriginal offenders, youths, and the mentally ill. I managed a high caseload effectively and efficiently. I worked with other ministries to develop a mental health diversion program.

Corner Brook & St John'S, Nl

I worked in the Crown Attorney’s office having sole carriage of many files ranging from regulatory matters to summary conviction matters. I also provided assistance to senior lawyers involved in major criminal trials. I conducted cases in circuit courts in remote locations. I worked in the civil division of the Department of Justice assisting senior lawyers in their work and gave advice to various government departments. I worked with Gerard Martin, QC, a sole practitioner, to gain experience in private practice. I successfully completed the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bar Admissions Course.

Charlottetown, Pei

Campbell Lea at the time I worked there was a ten lawyer, full-service law firm. I worked with all the lawyers in the firm. I spent most of my time supporting litigation, including constitutional, family, commercial and tort matters. I also spent some time assisting in corporate and real estate transactions.

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Representative - Dalhousie Student Union Weekly Clerkship Program - Supreme Court of NS.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Executive Positions on the Political Studies Society Captain and Leader of New Student Orientation Diploma.