Robert Michael Geurts

Robert Geurts has over three decades of experience as a criminal and DUI lawyer.

Robert Geurts is a seasoned criminal defence lawyer with more than 35 years of legal experience in Ontario’s justice system. He began his career as an Assistant Crown Attorney at the Ministry of the Attorney General. Since transitioning into private practice in 2001, Robert has continued to serve clients throughout Toronto and the GTA, providing strong, strategic, and client-focused legal representation.

Today, Robert brings a rare dual perspective to every case, having worked both as a prosecutor and as a defence lawyer. This allows him to identify weaknesses in the Crown’s case and use them to his clients’ advantage. Whether you’re facing a first-time DUI charge or a complex criminal trial, Robert has the knowledge and courtroom experience to protect your rights and guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.

Robert’s legal education and training span both Canadian and American institutions, giving him a unique and international legal foundation.

He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1989 and is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.

Robert’s legal career began in the Department of Justice, where he articled in criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and tax law. He then served for 12 years as an Assistant Crown Attorney at Toronto’s 361 University Avenue courthouse. His work included lead counsel roles in homicide cases, fraud investigations, youth crime coordination, and inquests for unexplained deaths.