Connolly Shurtz Law is a criminal defence firm based in Lethbridge that serves Southern Alberta communities including Cardston, Taber, Brooks, Medicine Hat, Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, Okotoks, and Calgary. Its team of lawyers and traffic court agents represents both private and legal aid clients across the full range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters. The firm's senior lawyers, Claudia Connolly and Darcy Shurtz, together bring nearly 50 years of combined defence experience.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence Family Law

Good to know

A person using a wheelchairWheelchair accessibleA laptop showing a video callVirtual appointmentsA calendar with a checkmark beside a clockBy appointmentAn office interior with a desk and chairsIn-person services

Fees & payment

A clipboard with a speech bubble and a no-charge dollar coinFree consultationScales of justice and a gavel above a Legal Aid bannerLegal aid

Lawyers 7

Brittany Hnatiuk Lawyer Criminal Defence Claudia Connolly Criminal Defence Colin Koerselman Criminal Defense Lawyer Family LawCriminal Defence Darcy Shurtz Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defence Marcus Mueller Criminal Defence Miranda Hlady Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defence Vincent Guinan Criminal Defense Lawyer Criminal Defence

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2012–2024 · median 10 years in practice 5 of 7 lawyers
Law schools
Bond University (2), University of Calgary (2), University of Victoria, Western Michigan University 6 of 7 lawyers

Who handles what

Where to find them

1609 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0L1 · 403-329-8188

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