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Compassionate Family Law Solutions

We provide legal guidance and support for individuals and families in British Columbia facing challenging legal matters.

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of British Columbia
Victoria Bar Association
ADR Canada

Personalized Legal Support

Serving families across British Columbia

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D.H.

"Sam came highly recommended to me and I can pass on the recommendation. Pointed advice, outstanding commitment and a flawless court performance. I got more than what I asked for.
 
After 3.5 years in the family court process I'm starting to move forward thanks to his help."
About Us

About Us

At Common Law Firm, we are dedicated to guiding individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments with compassion, clarity, and experienced legal support.

 

Specializing in family law, we handle divorce, parenting arrangements, support, property division, and related issues with a personalized approach tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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Our mission is to protect your rights, prioritize your well-being, and help you move forward with confidence. With a deep understanding of both the legal and emotional aspects of family disputes, we are committed to delivering practical solutions and strong advocacy every step of the way.

Meet the Team

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Founder, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator

Sam Maroney

Sam Maroney holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Victoria (2018) and a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from the University of Alberta (2014). He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2020.  Sam is a family lawyer who appears regularly in the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. He has experience in divorce, separation, child support, spousal support, parenting issues, property division, family violence, relocation, and Ministry of Children and Family Development involvement. ​ He earned his Q. Arb designation in 2020 and became an Accredited Family Law Mediator in 2025. He articled at Woodward & Company from 2018 to 2019, with a focus on Aboriginal Law in regulatory and court proceedings. He also articled at the Rise Women’s Legal Centre in 2017, where he assisted low-income women in need of legal support. ​ Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his fiancée and two dogs, gardening, playing music, and participating in various local sports teams.

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Paralegal

Heather McNeil

Heather McNeil has been working in the legal field since 2019, with experience in immigration, personal injury, and criminal law, and a particular passion for family law. She is committed to providing thoughtful, client-centred service and maintaining efficient, detail-oriented file management from start to finish. ​ Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her two cats and being near the ocean.

Contact Us

Open Monday through Friday

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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778-966-7777

admin@commonlawfirm.ca​

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301-800 Yates Street

Victoria, British Columbia

V8W 1L8

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Common Law Firm

Common Law Firm is the sole proprietorship of

British Columbia lawyer, mediator, and arbitrator Sam Maroney.

 © Sam Maroney 2020 -

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