Gilbert Barristers & Solicitors
If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offence contact our offices today. Let our team’s experience and expertise help ease your mind and protect your future.
Robert Guerts
-Former Provincial Crown Attorney
As a former Provincial Crown Attorney, Robert is a recognized expert in his field, lecturing and teaching widely on various subjects related to criminal law.
During Robert’s 27 year career, he has been an instructor for the Ontario Bar Admissions Program, a University Lecturer in criminal law and business within the Justice Studies Program at Ryerson University and the Rogers School of Business at Ryerson University.
Prior to his professional career, Robert Geurts specialized in Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law, Queens University (LL.B), at Cornell Law School receiving his Masters of Laws (LL.M) at Cornell University, N.Y. He also received a Masters of Arts (M.A.) concentrating in Constitutional Politics at the University of Toronto.
Robert works in association with Gilbert Barristers & Solicitors.
James Gilbert
-Lawyer
James was born and raised in Toronto where he studied in both French and English. He completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Concordia University and his Juris Doctor of Law (with Distinction) at Bond University.
He has successfully represented clients charged with various criminal offences including attempted murder, driving offences, domestic assault, possession and trafficking of drugs, robbery, breaking and entering, mischief, frauds, thefts and breaching conditions and orders.
James is not afraid to go to trial and will zealously fight for you rights. He has appeared in both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for bail hearings, preliminary hearings, motions and trials. He has also obtained favourable resolutions for his clients prior to trial, including withdrawals, peace bonds, and discharges in cases where a jail sentence was the initial Crown position.
James is a current member of the Law Society of Ontario and continues to develop his professional skills in the areas of criminal, regulatory and employment law.
James can be contacted directly at 1-866-720-2245 x 701 or by email at jgilbert@gilbertlawgroup.ca
Alexandra Shackman
-Lawyer
Born and raised in Montreal, Alexandra moved to Toronto to pursue a legal career in Criminal Defence. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, and regularly appears at the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Alexandra routinely conducts Crown Pre-Trials, Judicial Pre-Trials, Sentencing hearings, and more. She has successfully defended clients charged with an array of offences; ranging from Theft and Fraud, to Assault and Harassment.
As a graduate of McGill University (B.A), the University of Ottawa (LL.L), and the University of Sherbrooke (J.D.), Alexandra holds law degrees in both Canada’s legal systems; namely Common Law and Civil Law (Droit Civil). This background, bolstered by her bilingualism, allows her to approach each client matter in a manner that reflects the legal and cultural diversity that exists across our country.
While in law school, Alexandra participated in the Pro Bono Students Canada organization conducting research on the independence and transparency of Canada’s Judiciary. She also acted as the Civil Law-Common Law Liaison in a student group on campus that was charged with organizing events with guest lecturers from around the world.
She is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Lawyer’s Association and the Criminal Lawyer’s Association, and frequently attends conferences and webinars to strengthen and expand her legal knowledge and advocacy skills.
Alexandra can be contacted directly at 1-866-720-2245 x 702 or by email at ashackman@gilbertlawgroup.ca
