Hill-Dolson Law

About Hill-Dolson Law

Hill-Dolson Law is a legal practice located in the Downtown area of London on Townline Road. The firm serves the broader London area, with a specific focus on providing personalized legal services to the community, including Indigenous Peoples. The firm offers a variety of legal services, including criminal law, family law, and notary public services. In the area of Aboriginal law, the office provides strategic advice on advancing inherent and constitutionally protected title, rights, and Treaty rights, as well as representing clients in Indigenous rights litigation. They also support the revitalization of Indigenous laws and governance processes. Their family law services include handling simple divorces, separation agreements, child support, child protection, parenting time, and decision-making responsibility, as well as matters involving the Ontario Court of Appeal. Additionally, the firm provides notary services such as witness and signature validation and affidavits. For criminal law, they handle cases involving assault, fraud, theft, break and enter, and breaches of recognizance or probation, while also facilitating Gladue Sentencing Circles. The practice is led by Nicole Hill-Dolson, a Bear Clan member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames. She describes her approach as one dedicated to ensuring clients are fairly represented and feel empowered to understand their legal choices. She focuses on rehabilitating clients by connecting them with programs at the N’Amerind Friendship Centre and Atlohsa Family Healing Services, particularly those facing mental health or addiction issues. Hill-Dolson holds a Double Major in Philosophy and First Nations Studies from Western University, a Juris Doctor from Windsor Law, and completed an Aboriginal Intensive in Lands, Resources and Governance at Osgoode Hall. She was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 2018.