Atty. Sarah Strathopolous
Sarah not only works hard for her clients, she works smart. As a determined and skilled negotiator and litigator, she effectively gauges each unique situation and tailors her approach to be collaborative or adversarial in order to achieve the best resolution for her client.
Family Law & More Attorney · 13+ Years Experience
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About Sarah Strathopolous at a Glance
Sarah Strathopolous is a family law and adr attorney, practicing at Epstein Cole LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2013). Educated at University of Ottawa (J.D. (cum laude), 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026).
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About Sarah Strathopolous
- Sarah not only works hard for her clients, she works smart
- As a determined and skilled negotiator and litigator, she effectively gauges each unique situation and tailors her approach to be collaborative or adversarial in order to achieve the best resolution for her client
- Sarah prides herself on her ability to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking
- Understanding the very serious impact that family law issues can have on people’s lives, Sarah treats every case with the highest level of focus and attention
- As a Partner at Epstein Cole, Sarah is able to assist in all areas of family law including complex divisions of property, income disputes and support and custody and access matters, through both the alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration) and litigation processes
- Sarah has practiced family law exclusively since being called to the bar and has confidently acted as counsel on matters before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as interprovincial matters
- Sarah is an Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM) by the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM)
- Sarah completed the Screening for Power Imbalances Including Intimate Partner Violence training in 2021 and the Certificate program in Family Mediation from York University School of Continuing Studies in 2022
- Active in the legal community, Sarah has been a member of the Ontario Bar Association Family Law Executive since 2020 (Secretary for 2020/2021 and 2022/2023 terms)
- Sarah has also co-authored papers and chaired continuing legal education programs
- Sarah is committed to advancing access to justice and volunteers her time as a Pro Bono Lawyer Supervisor with the Family Justice Centre and a Volunteer Lawyer for Luke's Place Virtual Legal Clinic
- Sarah is the 2022 inaugural recipient of The Patrick D. Schmidt Future of Family Law Award (The Advocates' Society)
- Sarah has been recognized by Best Lawyers Canada as "Ones to Watch" in Family Law
- Sarah’s clients appreciate that she sets realistic expectations and provides honest and direct advice
- She takes great pride in guiding you through the difficulties of separation or divorce and helps to ensure that you are well-prepared for the next chapter of your life
- Sarah speaks and reads French (conversational)
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Family Law
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sarah Strathopolous brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Sarah Strathopolous can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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