The Ministry of Justice has named Moose Jaw defence lawyer David Chow as a new judge, which means the 22-year lawyer will likely finish his career in The Friendly City.
The ministry announced the appointment in a news release on July 31. Chow will serve in Moose Jaw Provincial Court and replace Judge Daryl Rayner, who will be transferring to Regina.
“I have spent two decades working toward this goal. My family and I are excited knowing that we will remain in Moose Jaw, close to our family, friends and the community that has always been our home,” Chow said in an email to the Express.
Chow started his career articling with his father, Kerry, before working with his brother, Justice Darin Chow, and has been the principal to his nephew, Parker, for the past several years.
Chow received his bachelor of laws from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2000, and was called to the Bar in 2001 after articling with Chow and Company, Barristers and Solicitors.
Upon completing his articles, he took a position with Chow McLeod, Barristers and Solicitors. He became a senior partner with the firm in 2012.
Throughout his legal career, Judge Chow developed significant expertise in civil litigation, family law, and commercial law, with a growing role in supporting Saskatchewan’s legal community and promoting the legal profession across the province.
After two terms as an elected bencher with the Law Society of Saskatchewan from 2012 to 2018, Judge Chow was appointed to the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, where he currently serves as chair.
Chow is a past president of Moose Jaw United Way and sat on the Moose Jaw Family YMCA Board of Directors from 2008 to 2013. He is also heavily involved in the Tae Kwon Do community and sat on the Saskatchewan Branch of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation’s Executive Board of Directors from 2009 to 2012.
The new judge said by email that he had been fortunate to have represented “a wonderful group of clients,” many of whom have become his friend during the past two decades. Even though Chow is leaving private practice, he pointed out that his files and documents will remain at the firm with his former colleagues Tim Hansen, Tim McLeod, Parker Chow and Reagan King.
“It gives me personal satisfaction to know that the firm will continue serving my clientele,” Chow said.
“I am extremely grateful to my dedicate support team and the lawyers at Chow McLeod, as well as all of my legal colleagues in Moose Jaw, for their professionalism and collaboration in helping best serve our respective clients.”
