To increase court capacity and a well-supported justice system in central Alberta, Alberta’s government is filling key leadership roles through the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Justice for the Central Region of the Alberta Court of Justice.
“Ensuring timely access to justice for all Albertans is a priority for our government. Justice Neustaeter brings years of experience and leadership to his new role as Assistant Chief Justice. I welcome him to this important position with the Central Region of the Alberta Court of Justice.”
Justice Neustaeter has served as a justice in the Central Region/Wetaskiwin of the Alberta Court of Justice since 2021. His appointment as Assistant Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice’s Central Region recognizes Justice Neustaeter’s extensive judicial experience and reflects his long-standing commitment to public service in Alberta. The appointment takes effect on Oct. 6.
“On behalf of the Alberta Court of Justice, I want to congratulate Justice Neustaeter on his appointment to Assistant Chief Justice of the Central Region. His experience and commitment to justice will continue to serve the court and Albertans well. I also extend my sincere appreciation to Assistant Chief Justice Robin Snider for her many years of outstanding service and her contributions to strengthening access to justice in Central Alberta and to the court as a whole.”
Since June 2023, Alberta’s government has made a total of 50 judicial appointments, including 48 to the Alberta Court of Justice – justices of the peace, justices, assistant chief justices and a chief justice – and two applications judges to the Court of King’s Bench.
Justice Neustaeter received his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1993. He has wide-ranging experience in complex criminal matters before the courts, including more than 30 years of legal and prosecutorial experience at both the provincial and federal levels. Justice Neustaeter has demonstrated leadership in senior prosecutorial roles, including serving as assistant chief Crown prosecutor from 2012 until 2014 and deputy chief prosecutor from 2014 to 2021, in the Edmonton Rural and Regional Response Office. Since 2021, he has served as a justice in the Central Region/Wetaskiwin of the Alberta Court of Justice. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2020.
Quick facts
- Lawyers with at least 10 years at the bar can apply to become a justice with the Alberta Court of Justice.
- Alberta is actively recruiting justices for various locations for the Alberta Court of Justice. Applications are accepted year-round.
- Assistant Chief Justices work in consultation with the Chief Justice to designate court sittings and perform functions delegated to them by the Chief Justice.
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