John F. Silvester
1 lawyer · Peel Region
One of 570 law firms listed in Mississauga, and one of 144 handling Criminal Defence.
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John F. Silvester is a sole practitioner lawyer based in Mississauga, Ontario, who has practised criminal and family law for more than 25 years. Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1993, Silvester holds a Bachelor of Arts in North American history from McGill University (1987) and a law degree from the University of Toronto (1990), and articled with the Constitutional Law and Policy branch of Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General. A sabbatical from practice between 2002 and 2004 led to a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Miami.
The practice takes on criminal defence matters ranging from assault and drug charges to bail hearings, weapons charges and youth offences, along with family law work covering separation agreements, divorce, child custody and access, and child and spousal support. It also handles fertility law files, drafting contracts between intended parents and surrogates, and estate law matters such as wills and powers of attorney. Outside client files, Silvester has served as a per diem duty counsel at the Brampton courthouse for more than 20 years and works part time for the Law Society of Ontario as a tutor for candidates retaking the Barrister or Paralegal Licensing Examination.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1993.
- Holds a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Miami, completed during a 2002 to 2004 sabbatical from practice.
- Serves as a per diem duty counsel at the Brampton courthouse, a role held for more than 20 years.
- Works part time for the Law Society of Ontario as a tutor for candidates retaking the Barrister or Paralegal Licensing Examination.
In the community
- Sits on the Board of Directors of the Peel Law Association and edits its quarterly newsletter, Peel Briefs.
Fees & payment
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The neighbourhood
The office is in a six-storey tower at 33 City Centre Drive, at the corner of Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga's City Centre. Square One Shopping Centre, the Mississauga Central Library and the Living Arts Centre are all within walking distance of the building. Most of Silvester's court appearances happen at the Brampton courthouse, which has jurisdiction over criminal and family cases arising within the Regional Municipality of Peel, though the practice also takes on cases heard at other courthouses across the Greater Toronto Area.
Frequently asked questions
- Does John F. Silvester handle criminal defence cases heard at the Brampton courthouse?
- John F. Silvester represents clients on criminal charges ranging from assault, including domestic-related matters, to drug charges, bail hearings, weapons charges and theft or robbery charges, with most appearances at the Brampton courthouse.
- I'm going through a separation. Can the firm help with custody and child support in Mississauga?
- John F. Silvester handles family law matters including separation agreements, divorce applications, child custody and access, and child and spousal support.
- Does the practice accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- John F. Silvester's office accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates.
- We're using a surrogate to have a child. Can John F. Silvester help with the legal contracts?
- John F. Silvester drafts contracts between intended parents and surrogates, along with egg donor contracts, as part of a fertility law practice.
- Can the firm prepare a will or power of attorney?
- John F. Silvester's estate law work includes drafting wills and powers of attorney.
- How long has John F. Silvester practised law, and where is the Mississauga office located?
- John F. Silvester has practised law for more than 25 years as a sole practitioner, with an office at 33 City Centre Drive in Mississauga. Most court appearances take place at the Brampton courthouse.
Where to find them
33 City Centre Drive, Suite 601, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N5 · 905-275-2588
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