Cindy Marshall, KC brings more than two decades of legal excellence to her role at Oakley Family Law. In recognition of her outstanding service to the legal profession and community, Cindy received her King’s Counsel (KC) designation in 2022. A seasoned family lawyer and mediator, Cindy is widely respected for her ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight, particularly in the areas of child protection and family violence. To learn more about Cindy’s mediation services, please click here. 

Fluent in both French and English, Cindy earned her law degree from the Université de Moncton’s French Common Law program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and English Literature from Brandon University, where she also studied at the School of Music playing piano and trombone.

Since her calls to the Manitoba and Alberta Bars in 2003 and 2004 respectively, she has built a diverse and impressive legal career, including working for Alberta Justice as counsel for the Director of Children’s Services regarding child protection matters (including protection of children abusing drugs and protection of sexually exploited children under the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PCHAD), and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act), and as counsel for the Director of Maintenance Enforcement regarding child support and interjurisdictional support matters. Cindy was also previously a Dispute Resolution Officer for many years for what is now known as the King’s Bench Child Support Resolution Program.

Outside the courtroom, Cindy is also a former national-level athlete, having competed on Canada’s Women’s Bobsleigh Team and served as an alternate brakewoman for the 2006 Turin Olympic Games. Her background in high-performance sport has translated into resilience, focus, and a team-first approach to legal practice.