Mona stands out for her exceptional listening skills, providing you with invaluable support and insightful advice during challenging moments. Her passion for family law is evident in her unwavering commitment to defending your interests and those of your children.

She joined the Devichy Avocats team because she shares the humanistic vision of the firm.

His path has taken him from Quebec to international settings, notably in British Columbia and London, and includes participation in the prestigious Oxford Intellectual Property Moot. This experience strengthened key skills central to his practice: rapid analysis, building solid arguments, and defending positions with precision.

Louis Leclerc does not work blindly. He identifies the real issues in a case, separates what is essential from what is secondary, and develops a coherent strategy from the outset.

He favors a clear-eyed approach. When settlement is possible and advantageous, he actively pursues it. When litigation is unavoidable, he is prepared to handle it with rigor.

Every case is approached with the same objective: to move forward efficiently while staying focused on what truly matters.

She holds a certificate in criminology and has also completed training in victimology, which has provided her with a strong understanding of family dynamics, issues related to vulnerability, and the psychosocial realities that can arise in conflict situations.

Recognized for her listening skills and thoughtful approach, Smina places particular importance on building a relationship of trust with her clients. She ensures that her clients receive clear and structured guidance at every stage of the legal process.

Committed and diligent, she works to ensure that her clients’ rights are represented with professionalism and care.

Her work is marked by clear, structured guidance, ensuring that clients are informed and prepared at every stage of the process.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Concordia University and a Law degree from the University of Ottawa, and was trained in private practice in family law and civil litigation.

Throughout her career, Ms Larochelle has developed a diverse practice that has led her to work in family, youth, civil, adoption, criminal, administrative, and mental health matters. She has represented clients before the courts, drafted complex legal proceedings, provided legal opinions, negotiated agreements, and ensured thorough preparation for hearings. Her long experience in private practice has also allowed her to build strong expertise in file management, deadlines, and the overall operation of a law office.

Known for her analytical skills, her ease in legal drafting, and her strong adaptability, Ms Larochelle manages multiple files simultaneously while remaining attentive to the needs of each individual she supports. Her positive leadership and collaborative spirit help create a climate of trust with both clients and colleagues.

Proficient with several technological tools, including Jurifamille, Juris Évolution, and various legal software, Ms Larochelle combines experience, modernity, and sound professional judgment. She offers representation grounded in consistency, respect, and practical, durable solutions for the families she serves.

Before joining Devichy Avocats, Me Bertrand practiced on her own for several years and then with reputable law firms in the Quebec City region. This diverse experience has allowed her to develop an approach that is both rigorous and deeply human.

Appreciated for her frankness and availability, she focuses on clear communication, personalized support, and respectful and effective representation. Me Bertrand believes that each case deserves careful attention and a strategy tailored to the specific needs of each family.

Before being called to the Bar, he built his expertise in demanding environments — working for several years as a legal technologist, serving as a 9-1-1 dispatcher at the heart of emergency situations, and later teaching at the college level, where he continues to train the next generation of professionals. This unique path highlights his remarkable ability to balance high-pressure situations with attentive listening and strategic analysis.

Since joining the Bar, Vincent has distinguished himself through a practice focused on vulnerable individuals and complex social issues, notably in health law, human rights (particularly for persons with disabilities and the 2ELGBTQI+ community), and family law. His experience as a solo practitioner allowed him to develop sharp autonomy, strong discipline, and a client-centered approach. He has represented clients before the courts of Joliette, Saint-Jérôme, and elsewhere in Quebec.

Versatile and fully bilingual, he combines deep human commitment with a modern legal approach. As a teacher, strategist, and hands-on lawyer, he values clarity, dignity, and practical solutions over complexity for its own sake.

His integration into the firm aligns with his guiding promise: to bring a vision of law that is both understandable and deeply human, within a structure that shares his values of excellence, professional solidarity, and community engagement.

Vincent speaks French, English, and has conversational knowledge of Spanish.

Before joining Devichy Avocats, Nour-El-Hoda gained experience at the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse, where she appeared before the Human Rights Tribunal. There, she developed strong expertise in procedural law, legal drafting, and the representation of vulnerable clients. She also worked with Aide juridique de l’Outaouais, handling cases involving the Director of Youth Protection (DPJ). This experience strengthened her skills in supporting families and youth in crisis while fostering trust and respect. In parallel, Nour-El-Hoda completed internships and volunteer work in community legal clinics, where she provided consultations, offered training to diverse audiences, and assisted vulnerable individuals in navigating their legal proceedings.

Empathetic and dedicated, Nour-El-Hoda combines a solid legal foundation with strong interpersonal skills to deliver thorough and personalized support.
Guided by the recognized expertise and deeply human approach of Devichy Avocats, she chose to join the firm to put her knowledge at the service of families and young people, offering attentive, committed, and professional guidance during the most pivotal moments of their lives.

Nour-El-Hoda can assist you in French, English, or Arabic.

A member of the Quebec Bar since 2004, Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in legal sciences from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She began her career in matrimonial law in Longueuil before continuing her practice for more than thirteen years with Pascale Artuso, Avocats, in Montreal, where she developed strong expertise in family, civil, and corporate law. She later practiced with the firms Karavoulias Avocats and Simard Boivin Lemieux, s.e.n.c.r.l., in addition to managing her own practice on several occasions.

Throughout her career, Julie has distinguished herself through her attentiveness, professional rigor, and ability to build lasting trust with her clients. Her diverse background allows her to approach each case with a deep understanding of both human and legal issues.

At Devichy Avocats, Julie leads the family and youth protection law team at our Alma office, where she continues to provide empathetic and effective representation to the firm’s clients.

She is attentive, dedicated, and deeply committed to the people she represents, always ensuring that the human experience remains central to every legal issue.

Fully aware of the emotional weight that family matters carry, Marika provides respectful, compassionate, and proactive representation. She prioritizes negotiated, tailored solutions whenever possible, while confidently advocating for her clients’ rights and interests before the courts when necessary.
Her approach is rooted in personalized guidance and the pursuit of fair, lasting outcomes that protect what matters most to her clients and their children.

Drawn to Devichy for its strong reputation in family law and its genuinely human-centered culture, Marika joined the firm to support families through some of the most important moments in their lives.