The Hon. Marjoh Agro

Justice Marjoh Agro traces her legal career from early practice with her father’s Hamilton firm through her appointment to the Ontario Court of Justice in 1994. Initially practicing civil litigation, she transitioned to family law work and became active in planning the Unified Family Court. Her interview covers significant cases including representing juvenile delinquents and serving as agent for the Official Guardian in complex child welfare matters.

After her judicial appointment to Brantford, Agro became deeply involved in court administration, serving as local administrative judge and chairing the Bench & Bar Committee during major changes to criminal and family law. She discusses her work with the Six Nations community and notable cases including R. v. William Miller, involving impaired driving causing death. Her judicial service expanded to provincial roles including the Family Law Rules Committee and presidency of the Ontario Conference of Judges.

The interview concludes with her transfer to Halton in 2000 and subsequent move to Hamilton in 2007. Throughout, she provides insights into the evolution of family law practice, court administration, judicial independence issues, and the challenges of being among the first generation of women in litigation practice in Hamilton.

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