Caitlin MacDonald, BA, JD
“It is my goal to provide a strong work ethic, dedication, and passion to each of my cases. I will explore all avenues in defence of my clients.”
Caitlin MacDonald has been working with Gindin Wolson Simmonds Roitenberg since 2016 and was called to the bar in 2017.
Caitlin represents clients facing all types of criminal and quasi-criminal charges and strives to provide expertise, guidance, and compassion. She provides her clients with exceptional service and assists them through the unfamiliar and often challenging complexities of the legal process. Caitlin has acted as counsel on matters before the Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Manitoba Court of Appeal, and the Ontario Court of Justice.
Education
National Committee on Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada Certification, 2015
Juris Doctorate, University of North Dakota, 2013
- Highest Grade Award in Media and Entertainment Law
- Highest Grade Award in Aboriginal Law
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Psychology and Criminology, University of Manitoba, 2010
Work History
- 2016–Present | Associate, Gindin Wolson Simmonds Roitenberg
- 2010–2013 | Summer Student, David Gibson & Associates (Kenora, Ontario)
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association
- Manitoba Bar Association
- Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba
Outside of Law
Caitlin is a former ballet dancer with the Manitoba Dance Theatre and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, receiving many accolades throughout her career including awards and a scholarship for full tuition. She enjoys the arts, reading, and travel.
Our Lawyers
Jeffrey J. Gindin, QC
Jeff is one of the founding partners of this firm and and has been a trial lawyer since 1971. He will fight tirelessly for his clients with passion, skill, and creativity in order to achieve the best possible results.
Richard J. Wolson, QC
Richard Wolson is a skilled, bold, and relentless cross-examiner who represents his clients with focus and determination.
Saul B. Simmonds, QC
Practising criminal law since 1980, Saul is an experienced litigator with deep knowledge of Canadian law.
Evan J. Roitenberg, LLB
Evan is deeply committed to protecting the rights of the accused and is routinely called upon to lecture and present on the art of cross-examination.
Laura Robinson, BA, LLB
Laura has experience dealing with all manner of offences, which has included violent crimes, property offences, drug offences, driving offences, and weapons offences.
Daniel A. Wolson, BA, LLB
Daniel strives to get the best possible results for his clients, having secured acquittals at all levels of court throughout Manitoba.
Kevin Minuk, BA, LLB
Kevin Minuk received his call to the bar in 2014 and has been practising exclusively in the area of criminal law.
Shimon R. Segal, BA, JD
Shimon was called to the bar and hired as an associate in 2015. His practice has grown to include immigration law and criminal law.
Adam R. Hodge, B.Comm (Hons), JD
Adam Hodge received his call to the bar in May 2016 and practises primarily in the area of criminal defence.
Caitlin MacDonald, BA, JD
Caitlin represents clients facing all types of criminal and quasi-criminal charges and strives to provide expertise, guidance, and compassion.
Winnipeg-based criminal lawyers dedicated to your best defence.