Family Law
Ontario only- Simple and Joint Divorce
- Cohabitation and Separation Agreements
- Child Support Claims
Barrister & Solicitor · Hamilton, Ontario
Trusted counsel for family & immigration matters
Ponce de Leon Law Professional Corporation is a boutique Ontario law firm practising family and immigration law. Built on trust and integrity, we offer high-quality legal services at competitive fees.
About
Meet Mary Ponce de Leon-Barracoso
Mary Catherine Ponce de Leon-Barracoso is a dual-licensed Barrister and Solicitor, admitted to the Ontario Bar in February 2024 and to the Philippine Bar in 2017. Before moving to Canada, she practised civil and criminal litigation in the Philippines, was a licensed Philippine real estate broker for fourteen years, and served as Vice President for Finance of her family's garden resort business in Palawan.
With a longstanding commitment to family and youth advocacy, Mary has organized legal aid programs with law students, provided legal assistance to jail detainees, low-income families, and indigenous groups, and led skills-based training and workshops for students in partnership with provincial and city officials and the U.S. Embassy's Manila Public Affairs Office. She is fluent in English and Filipino.
- Admitted to practice
- Law Society of Ontario, February 2024
- Also admitted
- Philippine Bar, 2017
- Juris Doctor
- Palawan State University — School of Law, 2016
- Undergraduate
- University of the Philippines, B.A. Speech Communication, 2004
Practice areas
How we can help
Ponce de Leon Law is a boutique Ontario firm concentrating in two areas of practice, with apostille assistance available to all clients.
Immigration Law
- Visitor Visa and Visitor Record
- LMIA and LMIA-Based Work Permits
- LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
- PGWP and Spousal Open Work Permits
- Family, Spousal, Common Law Partner, and Conjugal Sponsorships
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nomination Program - Ontario
Additional services
Assistance with Apostille
Authenticating Ontario documents so they can be recognized and used abroad.
Approach
What working together looks like
Book a consultation
Reach out by phone, email, or a message on our Facebook page with a brief description of your situation to schedule an initial consultation.
We review your inquiry
Our team reviews what you've shared and follows up to better understand your needs ahead of your consultation.
Consultation & options
Mary meets with you to discuss your matter in plain language and outline the options available to you under Ontario law.
Representation
If you choose to move forward, we represent your interests and keep you informed as your matter progresses.
Contact
Get in touch
Our team will review your inquiry and follow up to better understand your needs. Consultations can be booked by phone, by email, or through our Facebook page.
- Telephone
- (647) 686-5884
- info@pdllawpc.ca
- @pdllawpc
- Office (virtual only)
- 21 King Street West, 5th Floor, Box 6
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4W7 - Hours
- By appointment
Find us on Facebook
Message the firm on Facebook
The firm's Facebook page is the quickest way to reach us outside of a phone call. Send a message with a brief description of your situation and we will follow up about booking a consultation.
Contacting Ponce de Leon Law does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information — by email or through social media — until we have confirmed in writing that we represent you.