The Swearing In of Judge Jean M. Dewolfe, Dec. 18, 2009

Peter Muttart, Q.C., congratulates Jean Dewolfe, Q.C., on becoming a Judge of the Family and Provincial Courts at her swearing in ceremony held December 18, 2009 in Kentville.

Retired Acadia University Political Science Professor Agar Adamson was present for Judge Jean Dewolfe’s swearing in ceremony. Professor Adamson used to teach Judge Dewolfe.

Lawyer Lynn Connors congratulates Judge Dewolfe.

Judge Dewolfe shares a laugh with lawyers Lynn Connors, Paula Kinley Howatt and Linda Rankin.

Michael MacDonald, the Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, and retired Family Court Judge David Milner, wish Judge Dewolfe all the best.

Sheriff Helen Milne congratulates Judge Jean Dewolfe.

Judge Alan Tufts, a former mentor and law partner to Jean Dewolfe, was on hand for her swearing in ceremony.

Rob Baker and former law partner Geoff Muttart congratulate Judge Jean Dewolfe.

Ron Creighton, Q.C., President of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, shares a word with Judge Jean Dewolfe.

Susan Ashley and Judge Bob Levy have a chat with Judge Jean Dewolfe and Ron Creighton, Q.C.

The President of the Canadian Bar Association (Nova Scotia Branch) Helen Foote, and Chief Judge of the Provincial Court, Pat Curran, wish Judge Dewolfe all the best.

The Dal Law class of 1985 was well represented by Lynn Connors, Celia Melanson, Judge Jean Dewolfe and Cathleen O’Grady.

Judge Jean Dewolfe is congratulated by former associate lawyer Megan Cuming and baby Holden Cuming.

Probate Registrar Susan Campbell-Baltzer and Court Administrator Laurie Wanamaker present Judge Jean Dewolfe with an engraved pen used at her swearing in ceremony.

Family Court Chief Judge John Comeau was present for Judge Jean Dewolfe’s swearing in.

Judge Jean Dewolfe is joined by daughter Emily and Judge Marci Lin Melvin.

Biographical information on Judge Dewolfe

20 Cornwallis St.
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 3X3, Canada
(902) 678-2157