Released on November 23, 2018
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Hendrickson as a judge to the Provincial Court in Moose Jaw.“Judge Hendrickson is an exceptional appointment to the bench,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “He has made valuable contributions to the legal community in Saskatchewan for more than 35 years. His knowledge, experience and commitment to public service will certainly enhance the judicial system in our province.”
Judge Hendrickson received a law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1981. He began his career as an articling clerk with the Court of Queen’s Bench, Chief Justice’s office in Regina. He went on to work as a lawyer with Rendek McCrank in Regina and then with the Ministry of Justice as a Prosecutor, Director of Sheriff’s Services, Senior Crown Prosecutor and most recently as the Regional Crown Prosecutor in Moose Jaw.
Judge Hendrickson has been an active member of the legal community in Saskatchewan. He has published legal articles and lectured on many occasions. He has a passion for public service and sharing his knowledge with others. He has been a Bencher with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and received his Queen’s Counsel designation in 2008.
Judge Hendrickson is replacing Judge Kovatch who is moving to the Provincial Court in Regina.
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For more information, contact:
Drew Wilby
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306 787 5883
Email: drew.wilby@gov.sk.ca