Courthouse Closure

The Facilities Management Branch advises that they are conducting an enhanced cleaning of the courthouse commencing April 4th and is expected to be completed on Tuesday April 7, 2020. An additional two days is then anticipated to verify air quality. A re-opening of the courthouse is therefore expected Thursday April 9th, 2020. This cleaning protocol is consistent with that followed by other courthouses.

Temporary Court Locations

Criminal court matters are being conducted at the Richmond Hill Small Claims Court, 855 Major Mackenzie, Richmond Hill.  All civil and family matters at the Markham filing office, 8500 Leslie Street in Markham.

Please Note:  The Library is currently unstaffed until further notice and staff are working remotely.  At this time, Members may access the Library with their security cards.  Please read the blog post for current information.  You can contact us by email at bdykstra@yorklaw.ca

The York Region Law Association is a community focused professional organization of lawyers.

Using funds derived from membership fees and various grants, it operates and maintains the Law Association and Library, which is located at the Newmarket Courthouse.

The Association maintains standing committees which are mandated to regularly address concerns specific to the practice of law within the Region. These committees are in regular communication with the different levels of court as well as other offices and organizations.

The YRLA also organizes continuing legal education sessions and regular social functions, as well as informational and educational meetings.