Gertruida Maria Gomes De Jesus
Cel: 072 461 6777
Email: adv.gomes@icloud.com
CSD No: MAAA1515560 | Practice No: 118341
Advocate Gertruida Maria Gomes De Jesus, known as Adv. GM Gomes, is a dedicated and dynamic generalist legal practitioner based in Mpumalanga, South Africa. She holds a B.Com Law degree (2020) and an LL.B (Cum Laude) (2022) from STADIO Higher Education, where she was awarded the Top Overall Achiever.
In 2023, she completed her pupillage under the General Council of the Bar (GCB) through the Mpumalanga Society of Advocates, excelling in the National Bar Examinations. She was admitted and called to the Bar in 2024 after passing the Legal Practice Council's Admission Examination.
Adv. Gomes is recognised for her strong work ethic, legal acumen, and unwavering commitment to social justice. She actively contributes to pro bono initiatives, bar governance, and is rapidly establishing a respected and responsive practice across most forums.
She accepts instructions across a broad range of legal disciplines and is committed to building a diverse and accessible practice. Her current areas of work include:
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Matters (including Bail, Trials, Appeals)
- Administrative and Regulatory Law
- Constitutional and Human Rights Matters
- Environmental Compliance
- Customary Law
- Family Law and Matrimonial Disputes
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Public Interest and Pro Bono Litigation
Professional Accreditation & Affiliations
- Certified Civil Mediator, Law Society of South Africa (DiSAC-accredited, 2024)
- Accredited Judicare Practitioner, Legal Aid South Africa (Vendor No. T2024107513, J No. J202410030001)
- Member, Mpumalanga Society of Advocates
- Bar Council Member
- Chairperson, Pro Bono Sub-Committee
- Member, South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA)