Crystal Cole

Background

About Crystal Cole

I am a graduate of the Office Administration – Legal program at Georgian College and worked exclusively as a Family Law Clerk from 2006 to 2021. I managed all aspects of a family law file including drafting correspondence, drafting and assembling court materials, preparing Financial Statements and Disclosure Briefs, scheduling and adjourning various court appearances. As well as conducting research using WestLaw and CanLi. I also have experience in Trial Preparation and have attended on Questionings and Discoveries with counsel. In January of 2021, I joined the Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division at the Superior Court of Justice in Belleville Ontario, as a Court and Client Representative. I have had the oppertunity to work within the Family Law Department of the the SCJ. Both in the Aministration Office and in the Courtroom as a Registar. As well as the Criminal Law Department of the Ontario Court of Justice as a Bail Clerk and OCJ Clerk in the remand court. Since October 2024, I have held a second contract with the Ministry of the Attorney General, as the Sheriff/Enforcement Officer for Hastings and Prince Edward County. This role is so very different from any role I have held in my professional career. And not one I had ever pictured as carrer path. However, I have found that this role has allowed me to use all the skills I have obtained in my carrer. I pride myself on my ability to manage difficult situations with members of the public, clients, stakeholders etc. in vulnerable situations. And my ability to keep the peace in an often emotionally charged situation. This has been an exciting and challenging undertaking but I have enjoyed all aspects of my carrer journey. I look forward to what's ahead.