He served as deputy chief federal prosecutor for the Atlantic region
Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bernard Davis has announced Andrew O. Brown's appointment as a judge of the Provincial Court in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Brown brings over two decades of legal experience to his new position. After attending Memorial University, he completed his law degree at Dalhousie Law School in 1997 and began his legal career in Halifax. Admitted to the Nova Scotia bar in 1998, Brown worked with Cragg and Weir until his return to Newfoundland and Labrador in 1999, where he joined the Law Society and continued practising law.
In 2000, Brown started working as a general practitioner with Easton, Facey, Hillier, and Lawrence in Gander, with a particular interest in his work as a crown agent for the Federal Prosecution Service of Canada. His career path later took him to St. John's, where he joined the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).
At PPSC, Judge Brown specialized in prosecutions involving economic crimes such as tax evasion and contraband offenses. He later transitioned to complex drug-related cases under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. His work included prosecuting wiretap conspiracy cases and acting as a wiretap agent.
In 2010, Brown became the team leader of the PPSC office in St. John's, managing counsel and staff while continuing to handle his own caseload. In 2018, he became deputy chief federal prosecutor for the Atlantic region, overseeing cases and managing personnel across all four Atlantic provinces.
Judge Brown's appointment to the bench takes effect immediately. In a press release, Minister Davis expressed confidence in the new judge, commending his extensive legal experience and commitment to the practice of law. "On behalf of the Provincial Government, I sincerely congratulate Judge Andrew Brown on his new role. Judge Brown brings extensive experience with him. The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will greatly benefit from his commitment and dedication to the practice of law," Davis stated.
