Matthew Cole Hodgson

Having worked together for over 25 years, Matt Hodgson and Dave Sinnett will put their experience and dedication to work for you! Their small team of talented lawyers and law clerks have developed a wide range of skills and experience. They value the role they are privileged to play as lawyers and they do it with commitment and perseverance. Come meet them and see why Hodgson Sinnett are highly recommended by former clients, respected by other law professionals and sought out for their opinions, insights and leadership from local organizations.

Born in Newfoundland, Matt has lived in many communities throughout Ontario including Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, London, and Ottawa, before happily returning to the Kingston area where he has strong family ties.

Matt obtained a four year Honours History degree at the University of Western Ontario and then attended Queen’s University to study law. Following his call to the Bar, Matt practiced for several years in Kitchener-Waterloo before co-founding Hodgson Sinnett in 2000.

A retired Navigation Officer in the Canadian Naval Reserve, Matt served aboard ships in both the Canadian and Royal Navy and has sailed to Alaska, France, England, and just about every port possible on each coast. Needless to say, when he’s not in the office or in court, in the summer you can still find Matt on the water.

Matt is a past President of the Kingston Criminal Defence Lawyers Association and has sat on advisory boards for various organizations throughout Kingston providing insight and advice when required.

Matt is the former Kingston area director for the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario.