Mr. Royer handles a wide range of criminal charges, including (but not limited to)
Mr. Royer has more than 20 years’ experience practicing criminal defence law. Over his career, he has conducted hundreds of trials and been involved in over 90 reported cases and over 50 appeals. He has represented clients in criminal courts across many Canadian jurisdictions — including Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Newfoundland and Manitoba. He has worked at all levels of court: Provincial courts, Court of King’s Bench, and appellate courts — Courts of Appeal, and even cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Murder, attempted murder,
Aggravated assaul
Sexual offences/sexual assault
Assault and other violent crime
Domestic violence
Drug offences
Firearms and weapons offences
Impaired driving/DUI/IRS suspension
Computer/technology-related crimes
Theft, fraud, financial crimes, including revenue related offences
Criminal appeals - Sentence and Conviction and Supreme Court of Canada Appeals
Professional Approach & Reputation
Mr. Royer’s emphasizes a “client-centered approach,” with focus on the client’s particular requirements. The process involves spending time understanding the client’s perspective, a thorough analysis of both factual and legal issues, developing a strategy, and then advocacy. The approach ensures the best possible results and safeguards clients’ rights under the criminal code and constitution. Client testimonials describe him as a “a great lawyer, professional and knowledgeable, caring, diligent and responsive to questions, and effective in courtroom advocacy.” Other lawyers seek his advice, and he is a sought-after advocate.
Many of his cases involve serious charges — demonstrating that he handles high-stakes criminal defence work including complex appeals.
Additional Activities — Writing
Besides practicing exclusively criminal law, Mr. Royer has authored several novels: Howard Anomie: Righteous and Repentant, Confessions of Anomie, and Anomie’s Reckoning. The novels are crime-thrillers inspired (in part) by real-life cases.
Kayla Drozda
Kayla has over nine years of dedicated experience in criminal law. She plays a vital role at Royer Law. She is part of the team at Royer Law and is essential in supporting both the attorneys and clients through every stage of the legal process.
A graduate of MacEwan University’s Paralegal Program with Honours and Distinction, Kayla combines strong academic achievement with practical expertise, and common sense. Her skill set spans the full range of paralegal responsibilities, including legal research, drafting documents, case management, and client communication. She has extensive experience and knowledge in every area of criminal law including the unique ability to handle complex appeal work. She ensures thorough preparation and attention to detail in every case.
Kayla is deeply committed to supporting clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. She approaches each case with empathy, patience, and respect, ensuring that individuals in vulnerable situations feel heard and supported. Her dedication to client care reflects her belief that every person deserves compassion and fairness within the justice system — values that are held closely by all members of the Royer Law team.
Kayla enjoys an active social life, along time at home with her fiancée, and her two small dogs. She is an avid traveller; she often attends music festivals abroad.
Igor Kasic
Mr. Kasic completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology degree with distinction from the University of Alberta in 2015. He graduated from the Thompson Rivers University's Juris Doctor program in 2020 and completed his articles with McPike Johnston, Barristers & Solicitors in Edmonton in 2021. During his articles, he gained experience in various fields of law including Personal Injury, Wills and Estates, Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Criminal Law. He joined the Alberta Bar in 2021.
Mr. Kasic's current practice is focused solely on criminal law, including representing individuals charged with offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, as well as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Animal Protection Act, and Traffic Safety Act. He has experience handling criminal matters in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench, handling a wide range of criminal charges including (but not limited to):
Aggravated Assault and other violent offences;
Sexual offences and Sexual assault;
Domestic Violence;
Drug offences;
Firearms and weapons offences; and
Theft, fraud, financial crimes and other property related offences.
While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Kasic was a member of the TRU Oral Advocacy Club which sharpened his advocacy skills he now utilizes to ardently fight for his clients’ rights. He has over five years of experience volunteering with the Elizabeth Fry Society, primarily at the Edmonton Law Courts, aiding Duty Counsel lawyers in seeing clients as efficiently as possible and helping provide access to justice to vulnerable individuals. He is committed to helping his clients achieve the best possible results while navigating the criminal justice system.
Mr. Kasic was raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and is fluent in English and Serbian. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, playing water polo, and participating in trivia competitions of all subjects.
