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Marlyse Dumel
Marlyse Dumel
Date of birth: September 7th, 1971
Place of birth: Gatineau (Quebec), Canada
Biography:
Justice Marlyse Dumel was born in Gatineau (formerly Hull), Quebec. From a young age, she was a gifted orator and debater who knew early on she wanted to be a lawyer.
Upon completing her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Sciences, she continued on to law school at the University of Ottawa and was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Justice Dumel worked as a public prosecutor with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada before setting her sights on becoming a judge. After much determination and hard work, she became one of three judges appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice in March of 2017.
Interesting facts:
Justice Dumel's specific area of interest is criminal law.
Justice Dumel is a fan of cooking programs and is an avid cook and baker.
To be appointed as a judge in Canada, one must practice law for a minimum of ten years before they can qualify.
What is a judge?
The role of judges is to interpret and apply the law in various cases. Judges interpret the intent and application of written statutes passed by Parliament and the provincial legislatures. They also develop and apply the common law.
Whether judges preside over criminal prosecutions or civil lawsuits, they must serve as impartial arbiters.
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