Alberta government names new Assistant Chief Justice for central region

Jun 26, 2026 | 10:49 AM

Justice Jason Neustaeter has been named the new Assistant Chief Justice for the central region of the Alberta Court of Justice.

In an announcement by the Government of Alberta on June 25, they said the appointment was to increase court capacity and a well-supported justice system in central Alberta.

“Ensuring timely access to justice for all Albertans is a priority for our government,” said Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. “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.”

Since 2021, he has served as a justice in the Central Region/Wetaskiwin of the Alberta Court of Justice.

Neustaeter’s appointment, the province says, recognizes his extensive judicial experience and reflects his long-standing commitment to public service in Alberta.

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“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,” said James Hunter, Chief Justice, Alberta Court of Justice. “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.”

Neustaeter earned his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1993 and, since then, has had wide-ranging experience, including over 30 years of legal and prosecutorial experience at both the provincial and federal levels.

He has also demonstrated leadership in senior positions, 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.

The appointment will take effect on Oct. 6.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Alberta government names new Assistant Chief Justice for central region

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