Atty. Valarie Matthews
Valarie Matthews is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Valarie, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025.
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Valarie Matthews is a family law attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, practicing at McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2014). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Mississauga, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Valarie Matthews is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Valarie, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valarie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Valarie Matthews's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Valarie Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mississauga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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