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.

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.

Marilou graduated from the University of Sherbrooke. She is fluent in French and English.

She attended a number of universities around the world (Canada, France and Italy), in addition to the education she received in a negotiation program at Harvard University’s Faculty of Law. Ms. Morsella graduated with a specialized joint B.A. in History and Political Science and a Bachelor of Laws.

As a member of the Quebec Bar since 1987, Ms. Morsella advocates for and strives to ensure that her clients obtain what they are entitled to in each case.

For her unfailing commitment to support those in vulnerable situations, Ms. Morsella was selected for the 2020 Paris-Québec Award from Justice Pro Bono.

We are proud to have Ms. Morsella on our team, even more so because she has served as a mentor for the more junior lawyers in our firm.

Since Mr. Martin began practising law, he has pleaded numerous cases, preliminary hearings and all kinds of motions. He has taken on extremely difficult files with very high-stake issues. Louis-Alexandre is fervent enthusiast of trial techniques. He is on a non-stop quest for excellence in that area. Holding a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Mr. Martin applies his knowledge in cases involving drunk driving.

As for his academic background, Louis-Alexandre was awarded the Bar of Montreal award as well as the Fraser Milner Casgrain award for academic excellence in his university studies. In fact, he graduated at the top of his class. He was also among the winners crowned as the best Francophone litigation team at the Gale Cup Moot, a Canada-wide criminal and constitutional law mooting competition.

At Devichy, Louis-Alexandre has demonstrated his teaching skills. He enjoys mentoring more junior colleagues.

Louis-Alexandre Martin serves as an external partner with Devichy.

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Her clients appreciate her vitality, her great humanity and her dedication. She’ll always be available for you and will accompany you through all stages of the legal process.

Léa’s aim is to win her client’s case every time. Competitive by nature, she coached a competitive volleyball team. She’s also brilliant, having achieved the best R score in one of her college programs.

Amanda has developed a law practice focused on family and youth protection law. Based in Sherbrooke, she also serves the neighbouring cities.

Hi passion: criminal law strategy, i.e., the art of finding the legal angle of attack in a case to help achieve the desired outcome, be it an acquittal, a discharge, or simply avoiding prison when possible.