About Cynthia

Cynthia Nijssen was raised in Melville, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan in 1977 and her Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 1980. Her private practice, which began in 1985, centres on family law, wills, estates, real estate, adoption and adult guardianship. Cynthia has raised two children and enjoys travel, reading and gardening in her leisure time.

Practice areas

Family Law Wills, Estates & Trusts Real Estate Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Saskatchewan
Undergraduate
University of Saskatchewan, B.A. (with distinction), Sociology

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Cynthia A. Nijssen’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Saskatchewan directory ↗