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    Ritchie Sandford McGowan Barristers
    Melville Law Chambers
    1200-1111 Melville St.
    Vancouver, B.C., V6E 3V6

Lawyers

Marilyn Sandford, Q.C.

Marilyn Sandford obtained her LLB from Dalhousie University in 1989, and was called to the bar in 1990. Her practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death claims, and criminal law.     Read more >

Patrick McGowan

Patrick McGowan is a trial lawyer who has been practicing in Vancouver since 1999. He represents clients charged with criminal code offences, drug offences and regulatory offences. He also assists clients facing civil forfeiture proceedings and administrative matters.     Read more >

Alix Tolliday

Alix Tolliday joined Ritchie Sandford McGowan in 2014 after articling with the firm. She obtained her J.D. in 2013 from the University of Victoria and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (with distinction) from the University of Victoria in Art History. Alix’s practice includes civil and criminal litigation. She is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association.

Peter Ritchie, Q.C.

Peter Richie was formerly senior counsel with Ritchie Sandford. He is now retired.