Criminal Defence Lawyer
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.