Amy is a Manitoba farm girl, born and raised to understand the value of hard work. After high school, she worked as a legal secretary for 5 years before starting her family. She honed her organizational, time-management, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills as a stay-at-home mother to her 6 boys. Her own marriage came to a difficult end in 2009. She experienced, first hand, how challenging this transition can be for families. It was during this painful time in her life that she developed a passion for advocacy and family law – choosing not to be a statistic but a success.

She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Development Studies with a General Diploma in Social Work with Dean’s List Honours in 2012 and moved her family to Windsor to attend law school that fall. During her time at Windsor Law, she became a beacon for many students and faculty. Amy often offered her time, attention, home and even food to anyone who needed to de-stress, distract or just reconnect in a family setting. She earned the respect of her peers through her tenacity, perseverance, perspective and positive attitude. Amy was selected for the family law clerkship in the Ontario Court of Justice with the Honourable Justice Barry Tobin. She also worked for the Legal Assistance of Windsor poverty clinic from 2014 – 2015. Amy graduated in the top 20% of her class.

Amy is a compelling presence in the courtroom and has represented clients before every level of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

She is also a fierce community advocate. She founded a charity, Cuddles Clothing for Kids, in Windsor in 2013, which collects and distributes free clothing and items for children and families. To date over 1000 local families have been serviced through this organization, not to mention, families in Fort McMurray, the Philippines, Nigeria and Syria. She has spoken at numerous community events about poverty, domestic abuse, empowering women and the value of sport for children. Amy continues to volunteer at local high schools and is an active member of her church as the Rector’s Warden.

When Amy is not “working” she stays busy as a spectator/cheerleader for her boys’ activities, including football, basketball, baseball, bowling, track and field and drama, or playing with her Mastiff.

Time is a valuable commodity, so wasting it is never an option.

Just wanted to express how appreciative we all are with all the help and advice over the past four plus years. The goal was to do what was best for K and T during some difficult times. I just wanted what was best for them and tried not to expose them to anything they shouldn’t see. You helped to do that, with a lot of work, time answering questions (phone and emails) and offering advice along the way, documents, court, affidavits and orders.  We are extremely grateful.  K and T are extremely happy and thriving, in health, school and sports and you had a big part in that!

— Fitzpatrick Family

I first dealt with Amy about 18 months ago when I was served. She was very busy but made a opening on a Saturday. She was up front that this was going to “sting” just how much was unknown. She and her team were great to deal with, either in person or via e-mail, they always responded quickly. Amy listened to me and my concerns and made the case to adjust for my needs. For something so terrible going through my life she did her best to make the process as simple as possible. I highly recommend her and her team for such a difficult situation.

— R. Blanchette

I cannot recommend Amy Johnson and Mary enough. They are professional, compassionate and all-round great people. I have used both Amy and Mary for any legal issues that have arose over the last number of years and my expectations were always exceeded. I would recommend this firm to anyone seeking family law advice, for having documents notarized or witnessed by a commissioner for oaths.

— C. Dunne