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Maurice Archambault, P.C.S., Queen's Counsel was a Canadian lawyer and judge.

Background

Born in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, the son of Sylvani Archambault and Emma Beaudry, Maurice attended the Seminary of Saint-Hyacinthe from 1929 to 1935.

Education

Later, he graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Université de Montréal.

Career

1938 - Admitted to the Bar of Quebec. Held a legal practice in Farnham, Quebec until 1962

1950 - Named to the Queen"s Counsel of Law. Served as Crown Attorney for the district of Bedford until 1960

1962 - Became a judge of the Superior Court of Montreal

At the Bar of Bedford, Maurice served as secretary, syndic, and barrister"s president

Memberships include General Council of the Bar of Québec and the committee of the Inspectors of the Bar.

He also served as the chair of the Association of the Rural Bar.