Heather Gunter

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Heather Gunter is a skilled, intelligent and empathetic advocate who has represented clients on a wide range of criminal matters, including driving offences, sexual offences, fraud, and homicide. Ms. Gunter has a special interest in assisting youth who have become involved in the criminal justice system as  well as clients who face mental health challenges. Ms. Gunter has experience seeking Not Criminally Responsible designations before the criminal courts and assisting clients who are before the civil mental health system. 

Ms. Gunter fights for her clients with creativity and reason. She is dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome in every case.

Ms. Gunter has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal. 

Ms. Gunter has a strong competitive advantage in the changing criminal law landscape, where scientific evidence has become relevant in many cases that come before the courts. Ms. Gunter obtained her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from McMaster University. As a result, she  is able to draw upon her academic background  in the sciences to better assist clients who are facing criminal charges that engage evidence in the areas of forensics, technology, and mental health.

Ms. Gunter obtained her J.D. from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Common Law. Before joining the firm, she worked on research in Indigenous, Aboriginal, and constitutional law on projects involving water, treaties, and governance. She continues this work through the representation of Indigenous clients and strong advocacy in support of Indigenous rights in the criminal and public law contexts.

Ms. Gunter is a member of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Trial Lawyers’ Association, and the Advocates’ Society. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time by the lake with her family and her dog.