Scullion Law

Thunder Bay Criminal Defence Counsel

We're Here For You

If you have been charged with a criminal or quasi-criminal offence, the road to justice can be long and windy. Our lawyers are here to guide you through the justice system and keep you informed at every turn.

We Don't Quit

No case is too small or too simple. Our lawyers are skillful advocates  who vigorously pursue every available defence for their clients with diligence and meticulous preparation. 

We Serve the North

The lawyers at Scullion Law are committed to providing access to justice to Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. We appear in courts all across northwestern Ontario, including the surrounding First Nations communities. 

Meet the Team

Karen Scullion

Karen Scullion is Firm Principal and founder of Scullion Law. She attended law school at the University of Ottawa and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002.

Karen has worked as both Crown and defence counsel before various courts in Ottawa, L’Orignal, and in Thunder Bay.  She is fully bilingual in French and English.

She has successfully litigated thousands of complex criminal cases, including several jury trials and appeals. Her practice is focussed on complex litigation matters: including murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy, drugs and gangs, wiretaps, search warrants and large scale fraud.

Amanda Gallo

Amanda Gallo is an Associate Lawyer at Scullion Law. She attended law school at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019. Prior to her call, she worked for several criminal boutique firms in Thunder Bay and in Ottawa, as well as her law school's legal clinic. 

Amanda was born, raised, and educated in Thunder Bay. When not fighting for her clients in court, Amanda coaches and judges in local mooting competitions. She had the pleasure of coaching the 2020 Champion Arnup Cup and 2020 Champion Sopinka Cup moot teams, as well as the one of the winning 2023 Law Day moot teams.

Amanda represents accused individuals on all types of criminal and quasi-criminal provincial offences. Her practice ranges from simple matters of mischief under, all the way through to complex fraud and murder investigations.

Kyle Gledhill

Kyle Gledhill is our Law Clerk at Scullion Law and the first face you'll see as you enter our office. Kyle joined Scullion Law in 2020 and keeps our team running smoothly and efficiently.


The Office

Our office is located inside the beautiful Caledonia Building in the heart of downtown Fort William, steps away from the Thunder Bay Consolidated Courthouse. Stop by during business hours and ring the "Scullion Law" buzzer.

Scullion Law

12-317 Victoria Avenue East
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1A4
Tel: (807) 622-5700

Business Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: by appointment only
Sunday: by appointment only

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