Shannon Gunn Emery

Admitted to the Alberta bar in 2002, Shannon thrived in the realm of criminal law, particularly in impaired driving and DUI cases. Her dedication has taken her to the Supreme Court of Canada on numerous occasions, highlighting her expertise in impaired driving litigation.
Shannon’s training on various Intoxilyzer models, along with her proficiency in drug recognition for drug-impaired driving, makes her a formidable legal advocate. Her recent passion for Collaborative Family Law showcases her commitment to peaceful resolutions in family disputes.

Criminal Law
What Happens When You Receive a SafeRoads Immediate Roadside Sanction in Alberta?
ByShannon Gunn Emery April 6, 2026April 3, 2026
If you receive an Immediate Roadside Sanction (IRS) in Alberta, the consequences begin immediately. Your vehicle may be seized, and your licence is suspended on the spot. You have only seven days to start an appeal, and acting quickly can make a significant difference in protecting your driving privileges. Being pulled over and issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction is one of the most stressful experiences you can face as a driver. In a matter of minutes, your vehicle may be towed, your licence taken, and your daily life disrupted. You may be thinking about your job, your family responsibilities, and how you will manage transportation starting tomorrow. Understanding what happens next can help you respond more effectively. The Consequences Are Immediate The word “immediate” in…
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Criminal Law
Plea Bargaining in Alberta
ByShannon Gunn Emery March 30, 2026March 27, 2026
Plea bargaining allows you and the Crown to resolve your criminal case without going to trial. It can reduce risk, provide certainty, and sometimes limit jail time. However, if you are innocent, you should not plead guilty simply because the offer seems attractive. Understanding Plea Bargaining in Alberta Plea bargaining plays a significant role in Alberta’s criminal justice system by offering individuals an alternative to a lengthy trial. Through negotiations with the Crown, accused persons may be able to resolve their cases efficiently, reduce uncertainty, and avoid the unpredictability that often comes with a courtroom trial. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Alberta, you will likely hear the term “plea bargain” or “resolution.” You may wonder whether you should fight the charge…
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How Bail Works in Alberta What You Need to Know About Release Conditions
ByShannon Gunn Emery March 25, 2026March 25, 2026
If you are charged with a criminal offence in Alberta, you will go through a form of bail or release process. Release conditions are not admissions of guilt, but they are legally binding promises you must follow. Early legal advice is critical, especially if your case involves serious charges, repeat allegations, or a reverse onus situation. If you or someone close to you has been arrested in Alberta, you will quickly hear the words “bail” and “release conditions.” These terms can sound intimidating, especially when you are under stress. Understanding how bail works helps you make informed decisions during a critical moment. Bail Applies in Almost Every Case Many people believe bail only applies if you are kept in custody and brought before a judge….
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Criminal Law
Putting Children First in Your Divorce
ByShannon Gunn Emery March 2, 2026March 25, 2026
Divorce is stressful for children, but your choices during the divorce process can significantly reduce that impact. Focusing on education, respectful communication, and child-centered decision-making helps protect your children’s emotional well-being. The Collaborative Divorce approach and professional guidance will make divorce less adversarial and healthier for your entire family. When you have children, divorce becomes more difficult. The decisions you make during this time not only affect your legal outcome; they can shape your child’s emotional security and long-term well-being. When your children are at the center of your divorce decisions, divorce becomes less about conflict and more about building a stable future for your family. The Value of Parenting Education and Support In Alberta, parents going through a divorce with children under 16 are…
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What Happens to Your License After a DUI in Alberta?
ByShannon Gunn Emery February 23, 2026March 25, 2026
If you are charged with impaired driving in Alberta, your driver’s license is affected immediately. Most cases involve automatic administrative penalties under the SafeRoads program, including license suspensions and ignition interlock requirements. Understanding how these penalties work, including how out-of-province suspensions apply, helps you protect your driving privileges and plan your next steps. Facing a charge for impaired driving in Alberta brings serious and immediate consequences, especially when it comes to your driver’s license. Many drivers are surprised to learn that these penalties can apply even before any criminal case is resolved. Administrative vs. Criminal Penalties In Alberta, police can address impaired driving through two different systems. One option is the administrative SafeRoads Alberta regime. The other involves laying charges under the Criminal Code, often…
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What is Considered Impaired Driving in Alberta?
ByShannon Gunn Emery February 16, 2026March 25, 2026
Impaired driving in Alberta has a specific legal meaning that often differs from public messaging. While driving tired, emotional, or distracted can be dangerous, only alcohol and drugs legally qualify as impaired driving under Alberta and Canadian law. Understanding this distinction will help you to protect your rights and make informed decisions on the road. Impaired driving is a topic that concerns and confuses many Albertans. Media campaigns and public safety messaging warn against driving while tired, emotional, or distracted, which can blur the line between safety advice and legal definitions. To protect your rights and responsibilities as a driver, you should understand what impaired driving actually means under Alberta law. Impaired driving has a clear and narrow legal definition. While behaviors like driving while…
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Family Law
Preparing of the Emotional Landscape of a Divorce
ByShannon Gunn Emery February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Divorce affects more than your finances and legal status; it deeply impacts your emotional well-being. Unaddressed feelings like grief, anger, and disappointment will complicate negotiations and leave you unhappy even after an agreement is reached. Emotional support and collaborative approaches will help you to move through divorce with greater clarity and healthier long-term outcomes. Divorce is a deeply personal experience, and while legal issues take center stage, emotional challenges are frequently the most difficult part of getting through a divorce. You may find that paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations only tell part of the story. What happens emotionally during divorce will shape how you experience the process and how well you adjust afterward. You may notice that issues that seem minor on paper become emotionally charged…
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Administrative Law
The True Cost of a DUI in Alberta
ByShannon Gunn Emery December 17, 2025December 2, 2025
A DUI in Alberta has major financial, legal, and personal consequences. You may face vehicle impoundment, loss of income, fines, legal fees, increased insurance rates, and long-term impacts on your family and future. Understanding these costs can help you make informed decisions and protect your rights. Being charged with impaired driving in Alberta is more than just an inconvenience; it can affect nearly every part of your life. You may be facing immediate penalties, financial strain, and lasting consequences that will follow you for years. If you are dealing with a Notice of Administrative Penalty or a DUI charge, you should understand what lies ahead and how these costs can add up quickly. 1. Immediate Consequences: Vehicle Impoundment Once you receive a Notice of Administrative…
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Family Law
Who Gets the Pet After a Divorce?
ByShannon Gunn Emery December 10, 2025December 2, 2025
When you are separating or divorcing in Alberta, who keeps a pet can be as emotionally difficult as other key divorce decisions. You should look at legal ownership, the pet’s daily needs, who has been the primary caregiver, and who can offer the best living environment going forward. With clear communication, you and your former partner can create a plan for your pet’s well-being. For many families, pets are more than animals; they are beloved companions and important parts of daily life. Deciding who keeps a pet during a divorce or separation can feel just as emotional and stressful as other major family decisions. Even though Alberta law treats pets as property, the courts recognize that these decisions carry real emotional weight. Understanding your options…
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Family Law
Divorce: 4 Tips for a Smoother Holiday Season
ByShannon Gunn Emery December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
When you are going through a separation or divorce, the holidays can feel overwhelming. You can make the season easier by keeping familiar traditions for your children, staying focused on their emotional well-being, taking care of yourself, and giving yourself permission not to solve every problem before the new year. The holiday season is supposed to be warm, joyful, and full of connection. But when you are going through a separation or divorce, this time of year can feel complicated and emotionally hard. Balancing new schedules, financial changes, and difficult conversations while trying to create a positive experience for your children can be a challenge. There are steps you can take to support yourself and your family through the holidays, especially under Alberta’s family law…
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Moving back to Alberta, we needed to redo our wills. Having met Shannon through the process we were blown away! This would be the third time we’ve updated wills, etc. in our lifetime. Shannon and her team are the most thorough and compassionate lawyers we’ve ever had the privilege to deal with. Subsequent to that process we needed to refer a lawyer to a friend. Gunn law group was able to refer us to another specialized lawyer in Edmonton through their network. Keep up the great work Shannon & team, and say hi to your office’s pet turtle for us too.
  
 
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   Sherri Porodo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. All of the lawyers were very professional, helpful, and accommodating with my son in assisting us through this difficult time. They were able to help us fill out all of the forms and documents we needed for our court case. They were patient with my son and guided us through everything we needed. We are very grateful for everything they’ve done for us and I would highly recommend them. In the end, they helped us win our case.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend!! I can't say enough good about this law firm! Everybody was excellent & very prompt at getting back to us when we had questions. Shannon Gunn Emery is an outstanding lawyer & her caring personality & professionalism helped keep us calm in a very stressful situation!
  
 
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   Glen Scott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very Knowledgeable, Professional and Experienced, Appreciated their help navigating a complicated , government boondoggle , rigged bias system against the taxpayer , SafeRoads Alberta designed to collect revenue , support at any cost the RCMP officer who is now defacto Judge, Jury and Executioner on the roadside , and to infringe on the rights of the citizen. they have the tools to give the individual fair representation.
  
 
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   Amanda Cairns 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Gunn Law was out of this world and I highly recommend Brendan Thompson! He was my lawyer for a couple challenging scenarios over the past few years. He helped me  tremendously through these hurdles with his expertise and professionalism. I can’t begin to repay him for situations he assisted me with. A BIG thanks to Brendan and the team! Forever grateful!
  
 
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   Ray Giguere 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It took me a while to compile what to say in this review because I wanted to relay information not only to help people experiencing the same issue I did but to thank Shannon and Daryl from Gunn Law for doing an absolutely outstanding job representing me.

#1 I googled DUI lawyers and the first one to come up were always the same-they told me the ONLY way to possibly win my case was GERD.
#2 Always video anytime you get pulled over
#3 Indicate medical issues with the officer including Migraine and GERD issues.
#4 Daryl was instrumental in helping download videos from my iPhone to show the adjudicator
#5 Shannon reviewed the entire episode of my being pulled over. Her investigation was very thorough and the 30 minutes that we deliberated my case with the adjudicator was excellent
#6 The adjudicator agreed with Gunn law not only about the GERD issues, but the migraine issues and 7 other points that confirmed the cancellation of the charges
Lucky #7 Is the point that do your due diligence and ask more than one lawyer about their view points and this way you make an informed decision.

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   travis lindsey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently used Jessica for a dui matter and she absolutely saved my life saved my licence and my job all at once this law group has plenty of years of experience and showed so much professionalism they literally did everything for me the written end the court end everything was played out so well and thanks to you as well Shannon and the rest of you who have helped I appreciate you all so much if anybody is looking for a professional law firm to help them with DUI or criminal matters this is the group thank you guys all so much.
  
 
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   Craig Wagner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Justine did more for me in the first week than my previous lawyer did in 4 years. Do yourself a favor and save headaches, go with Justine and Gunn Law from the start!
  
 
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*took the time to gather important information

I am so happy I was referred to Gunn Law Group
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