Crystal Hayden
Crystal is passionate about family law. Her empathy, curiosity, and commitment make her a strong advocate for people facing legal issues. Having dealt with adversity at a young age, she’s comfortable facing challenges head on.
Crystal is passionate about family law. Her empathy, curiosity, and commitment make her a strong advocate for people facing legal issues. Having dealt with adversity at a young age, she’s comfortable facing challenges head on.
Crystal completed her undergraduate degree at Yorkville University (Ontario). She then attended the University of Alberta, where she earned her Juris Doctor. Crystal focused her legal education on family law, taking all the family law courses available, including complementary courses such as mediation advocacy and techniques in negotiation.
Crystal volunteered with Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS) throughout the time she completed her degree. With SLS, she volunteered as a caseworker for the Criminal Project, the Civil and Family Project, and the Legal Education and Reform Project, and finally worked as a Dayleader for the Civil and Family Project. Her experience includes divorce clinics and Emergency Protection Orders. She also gained court experience in the Court of Justice, appearing in Family Docket Court, a Judicial Dispute Resolution, and a hearing.
Crystal completed her articling at a mid-size firm that practices exclusively in family law. Currently, she volunteers with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, where she provides legal assistance to individuals whose income poses a barrier to accessing legal services.
Outside of work, Crystal enjoys developing her Spanish and piano skills and exploring diverse interests through classes such as improv, urban hen keeping, and beekeeping. She enjoys arts and music festivals. She is an avid backcountry hiker who enjoys the challenge of difficult terrain and the limitations of hiking with only what fits in her pack.
Avery Hague
Avery Hague is a paralegal and family law assistant with nearly ten years of experience. Though she has dabbled in civil litigation, insurance defence, and wills and estates, her true passion lies in family law.
