ABOUT
Christina completed her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a Policing Studies Certificate from Simon Fraser University in 2012, and her Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law in 2015.
Christina focuses primarily on family law, civil litigation, and estate litigation. While Christina prides herself on her strong advocacy skills in the courtroom, Christina understands that resolving disputes outside of court can sometimes be more effective. Christina emphasizes the importance of tailoring strategies unique to each dispute and client.
Christina has appeared in the Provincial Court, and the Court of Queen’s Bench for both ex parte and contested applications. Christina also has experience appearing before administrative tribunals.
Prior to law school, Christina worked in Corrections, as a Kickboxing Instructor, and as an Outreach Worker assisting clients with developmental disabilities.
Outside of professional life, Christina plays on a local dodgeball team once a week, and enjoys walking her dog, Bentley.
Sharon is the legal assistant for our office and joined C. Matthews Legal Solutions in August 2022. Since joining the firm she has earned her Commission for Oaths certification.
HISTORY
She was born in Ireland and emigrated to Canada in 1998. She had the opportunity to live in several Canadian cities including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto and Niagara on the Lake. She has previously lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland, London, England and Washington D.C., USA before joining our office in Calgary.
INTERESTS
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family here in Calgary, walking her beloved English Cocker Spaniel Rory, is an active member of Chaine des Rotisseurs, a food and wine appreciation society originally founded in 1248 A.D. under St. Louis, King of France and occasional enjoys some target practice at the range.
