Clear legal guidance for life’s most important moments.
Practical legal guidance for people and organizations across Ontario, with an Ottawa office and virtual consultations province-wide.
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario
- Accepting Legal Aid Certificates
- 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa · In person & virtual
Focused help, tailored to your situation
Focused legal help in the areas we know best.
Family Law
Separation and family disputes are stressful and personal. We give you clear advice, a realistic plan, and steady advocacy so you can make confident decisions for yourself and your children.
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Criminal Defence
Being charged with an offence is stressful and confusing. We help you understand your rights, review your options, and move forward with honest advice and focused representation.
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Charity & Non-Profit Law
From incorporation and charitable registration to governance and CRA compliance, we help charities, non-profits and foundations build and maintain strong legal footing.
Explore Charity & Non-Profit Law
Wills & Estate Planning
A properly prepared will and powers of attorney help ensure your wishes are documented and your loved ones have certainty. We make the process clear and straightforward.
Explore Wills & Estate PlanningNotary & Commissioning
When you need a document notarized, commissioned or certified, we provide prompt, professional service with attention to detail.
Not sure where your matter fits?
Choose what best describes your situation and we’ll point you to the right starting place. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Select the option that best matches your situation, and we’ll suggest the right place to start.
Practical, clear, compassionate and prepared to advocate.
Legal problems are rarely just legal. We give you plain-language advice, a realistic plan, and responsive communication, while standing firmly in your corner when it counts.
- Clear, responsive communicationWe keep you informed and explain your options in language that makes sense.
- Practical, client-focused strategyAdvice built around your goals, your circumstances and your budget.
- Compassionate, effective advocacyWe resolve matters cooperatively where possible, and advocate strongly when necessary.
- Accessible across OntarioA downtown Ottawa office and virtual consultations province-wide.
Meet Kyle Thompson, B.A., J.D.
Kyle founded NorthBridge Legal Services to offer Ontarians a modern, approachable alternative to the traditional law firm. He earned a B.A. in Law and Justice from Laurentian University and a J.D. from the University of Ottawa, and appeared regularly in court across a range of matters during his articles at a local firm.
Before practising law, Kyle spent five years in the public sector, including time at the Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate, experience that informs the firm’s charity & non-profit work today.
Read Kyle’s full storyBased in Ottawa. Serving Ontario.
From our downtown Ottawa office we serve clients in person, and we offer virtual consultations to communities across the province.
Plain-language legal guides
General information to help you understand your options, written to be genuinely useful, not to replace advice.
Notary, commissioner or lawyer: which do you actually need?
People often use “notary” and “lawyer” as if they mean the same thing. In Ontario they don’t. Here’s how the roles differ and when each one matters.
5 min read · Read Separation agreements in Ontario: a plain-language overview
A separation agreement can bring clarity and stability after a relationship ends. Here’s what it can cover and why getting it right matters.
6 min read · Read Starting a charity or non-profit in Ontario
Setting up an organization is exciting, and the legal foundations matter. Here’s how incorporation, registration and governance fit together.
7 min read · ReadYour trusted legal compass in Ontario
Book a confidential consultation with NorthBridge Legal Services and get clear, practical advice about your next step.