Judge Jean M. Dewolfe, Q.C.

We are proud to confirm that another of our senior lawyers has been recognized by appointment to the Bench.

Jean Dewolfe, Q.C., has been appointed a Judge of the Family Court effective November 10, 2009.

All of us at Muttart Tufts Dewolfe and Coyle congratulate Jean on this outstanding accomplishment! Photos of her swearing in ceremony are here.

One of the necessities of such appointments is that Judge Dewolfe is no longer permitted to personally work on files she had in progress. In consultation with Judge Dewolfe, all of her files have been re-assigned to other lawyers within the firm.  All of her clients can be assured that briefings are being conducted so that service to her clients continues uninterrupted and without delay.

If clients have not already been contacted, the lawyer assigned to your file will contact you within the coming days, after thoroughly reviewing your file (at no charge to you).  We wish to ensure that, for clients, the transition will be seamless.

You may rest assured that all court appearances and deadlines will continue to be met, and that all clients will receive the same personal, prompt and professional service that you have come to expect from Muttart Tufts Dewolfe and Coyle. 

Judge Dewolfe is expected to preside in courts in the Amherst and Truro areas, so we do not anticipate any conflict of interest on any of her files as a result of her appointment.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact the lawyer assigned to your file, or e-mail Joanne McDow at .

Biographical Information

Jean Dewolfe was educated at Acadia University (Political Science) and Dalhousie Law School. She articled with our firm and with Mr. (now Judge) Robert C. Levy before joining the firm as an associate in 1986. Ms. Dewolfe became a partner of the firm in 1991.

Ms. Dewolfe is an experienced family lawyer and trained mediator whose practice also included real estate and wills/estate law. She has taught a credit course at Acadia University in family law.

Ms. Dewolfe's community activities have included St. Andrew's United Church, Chrysalis House Association, Interchurch Housing Society, Family Mediation Nova Scotia, New Minas Elementary School Parent Teacher Association and the Wolfville Library Foundation. She has been a member of the Parent Education Implementation Committee of the Family Court. Ms. Dewolfe has represented Kings and Hants Counties on the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Bar Council and has been a member of the Finance & Family Law Standards Committees. She is also Past President of the Kings County Barristers’ Society.

Ms. Dewolfe is married with two children and a Newfoundland dog.

Muttart Tufts Dewolfe & Coyle
Barristers & Solicitors
20 Cornwallis St.
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 3X3, Canada
(902) 678-2157