Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Edmonton | Gloria E Hammermeister
Established with a foundation in criminal defense, our practice has evolved to address the complex needs of families and individuals. With extensive courtroom experience gained as both a Crown Prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, we provide comprehensive legal representation in child welfare, family law, and wills & estates matters. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, ensuring clients receive strategic counsel tailored to their unique circumstances.We prioritize client education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions while navigating challenging legal processes. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful outcomes in high-conflict divorce cases and child custody matters, including representation of children as independent counsel. With decades of combined experience, we maintain a steadfast dedication to protecting client interests while upholding the highest ethical standards in legal practice.
Services
Family Law
Child Welfare
Criminal Defense
Wills & Estates
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of courtroom experience in Alberta courts
- Our practice combines prosecution and defense perspectives
- We provide child-centered legal advocacy in family matters
- We maintain transparent communication throughout legal processes
- We deliver cost-effective solutions for complex legal challenges
What people say
Excellent lawyer
Knowledgeable and caring
Wealth of experience
Successfully represented clients
Compassionate advocate
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation, specializing in high-conflict divorce cases. Our practice focuses on protecting client interests while prioritizing children's well-being. With experience representing both parents and children as independent counsel, we navigate complex custody arrangements and property division matters. Our approach emphasizes strategic negotiation while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Child Welfare
Our child welfare practice advocates for parents, children, and foster families in protection matters. We have successfully represented clients in custody disputes and permanency planning cases. With deep understanding of Alberta's child welfare system, we help clients navigate investigations, court proceedings, and custody transitions. Our experience includes assisting foster parents with adoption processes for long-term placements.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges across Alberta. Our approach combines prosecution insight with defense expertise to develop effective strategies. We represent clients in bail hearings, plea negotiations, and trials, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process. Our courtroom experience covers a wide range of offenses, from summary to indictable matters.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services to protect clients' assets and wishes. Our practice includes drafting wills, establishing powers of attorney, and creating advanced healthcare directives. We guide executors through probate processes and resolve estate disputes when necessary. Our approach ensures legal documents meet current Alberta requirements while reflecting clients' specific intentions.
People
Gloria Hammermeister
Lawyer
Gloria Hammermeister is an experienced Alberta attorney with expertise in criminal defense, family law, and child welfare matters. Her legal career spans decades of courtroom advocacy, including roles as Crown Prosecutor and defense counsel. She provides strategic legal representation while maintaining compassionate client support.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, child welfare, criminal defense, and wills & estates matters across Alberta.
Do you handle high-conflict divorce cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience managing complex divorce cases involving custody disputes and property division.
Can you represent foster parents in custody matters?
Yes, we've successfully assisted foster parents with custody transitions and adoption processes in Alberta.
What criminal charges do you handle?
We defend clients facing various criminal charges, from summary offenses to serious indictable matters.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
