Daryl Royer

Professional Background & Experience

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.

Mr. Royer handles a wide range of criminal charges, including (but not limited to)

Murder, attempted murder

Aggravated assault

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 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.