Who is Justice James Stribopoulos?

Justice James Stribopoulos is an Ontario judge at the Superior Court of Justice with 141 decisions on record from 2013 to 2026. Key areas include criminal and quasi-criminal law, civil litigation - defendant, civil litigation - plaintiff.

What court does Justice James Stribopoulos sit in?

Justice James Stribopoulos has sat at Superior Court of Justice and Court of Justice and Divisional Court.

What areas of law does Justice James Stribopoulos specialize in?

Justice James Stribopoulos's most common areas include Criminal and Quasi-Criminal Law (122 cases), Civil Litigation - Defendant (12 cases), Civil Litigation - Plaintiff (12 cases). Justice James Stribopoulos has handled 141 cases across 10 practice areas.

How many cases has Justice James Stribopoulos decided?

Justice James Stribopoulos has 141 reported decisions from 2013 to 2026 across 3 courts.

What lawyers frequently appear before Justice James Stribopoulos?

Top counsel appearing before Justice James Stribopoulos include Self-represented, G. Hendry, David D’Iorio.

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Criminal and Quasi-Criminal Law

Civil Litigation - Defendant

Civil Litigation - Plaintiff

Family and Matrimonial Law

Real Estate Law

Immigration Law

Corporate/Commercial Law

Human Rights

Ontario Court of Justice Provincial Offences Act matters

Wills, Estates, Trusts Law

James Stribopoulos

Since 2013

Background

Early Life and Heritage

James Stribopoulos is of Greek-Canadian heritage. His appointment to the bench was noted as a source of pride for Ontario's Greek community. He grew up in the Toronto area and attended York University for his undergraduate studies.

Tenure

141decisions since 2013

At a glance

Appointed: 2013
On the bench: 14 yrs
Decisions: 141
Courts: SCJ, OCJ, ODC

Areas of law

Criminal and Quasi-Criminal Law122
Civil Litigation - Defendant12
Civil Litigation - Plaintiff12
Family and Matrimonial Law5

Sources

York University9
columbia.edu2
ssrn.com2
ualberta.ca2
acpd-calt.org1
Government of Canada1
Department of Justice Canada1
lexisnexis.ca1
Government of Ontario1
Wikipedia1

Education
Legal Practice
Academic Career
Awards and Honours

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Before the Bench

Appeared as counsel in 11 cases (1996–2013)

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141 total

The defendant was convicted of failing to provide a breath sample after intentionally providing six insufficient samples.

The defendant was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample contrary to section 254(5) of the Criminal Code.

The Crown alleged that on July 6, 2012, the defendant refused to comply with a lawful demand by a peace officer to provide a breath sample for analysis by an approved screening device.

The defendant was found guilty after the court determined that the officer had reasonable grounds to make the demand, the device was approved, the defendant failed to comply with the demand, and the failure was intentional.

R v Valere, 2013 ONCJ 594

Applicant

Self-represented

Keeley Margaret Marie Holmes

Cynthia Erin Heather Silver Nadler

Respondent

Self-represented

Carla Andrea Agatiello

Hilary Dudding

Brian Crothers

Keeley Margaret Marie Holmes

Robert Levan

Edmond Brown

Experts who appeared in cases before James Stribopoulos

Dr. Cho

Pediatrician at SickKids Hospital

Dr. Corbett

Dr. Monik Kalia

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Nancy Rogers

Dr. Giorgio Ilacqua

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jeffrey Wong

a clinical and forensic psychologist

Dr. Aaron Orkin

Physician, epidemiologist, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto; Medical Director of the St. Joseph’s Health Centre COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Dr. Sharleen McDowall

Dr. Roger S. McIntyre

psychiatrist

Dr. Weiman

Doctor, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Ms. Cox

Forensic Biologist from the Centre of Forensic Sciences

Dr. Pickup

Detective Hackenbrook

Mr. Neil Maisel

Accountant, Crowe Soberman LLP

141

total cases

14 yrs

on bench

courts

0.9

cases/mo

SCJ101(72%)

OCJ39(28%)

ODC1(1%)

motion

sentencing

trial

appeal

costs

Justice James Stribopoulos