Law Courts

The Law Courts building is a concrete structure with angular geometric forms typical of 1970s institutional design, located in downtown Edmonton. It spans multiple floors containing numerous courtrooms and administrative offices organized around a central atrium space.

The building opened in 1973 as the main facility for legal proceedings in Alberta's capital. Its completion represented a major development in the city's judicial infrastructure, consolidating courts previously scattered across different locations.

The Law Courts building houses multiple judicial chambers where Alberta's legal professionals conduct proceedings following Canadian common law traditions.

Visitors must pass through security checkpoints at entry points, with information services available at the main level reception. The building features clear signage and elevators to access courtrooms on different floors.

The courtrooms feature specialized acoustic design that ensures clear sound transmission during proceedings without external noise interference. This engineering detail allows judges, lawyers, and jurors to hear every moment of proceedings distinctly.

Location: Alberta

Official opening: 1973

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Goverment of Alberta

Address: Sir Winston Churchill Square NW

Website: https://albertacourts.ca/pc/court-practice-and-schedules/locations-map/location-detail/edmonton

GPS coordinates: 53.54560,-113.48800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02