Spencer Sikora

Criminal Lawyer

Spencer Sikora

About Spencer Sikora

I am a criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence. I am a passionate and versatile advocate, and I maintain an exclusive focus in criminal defence.

I have been lead counsel on a variety of cases, including attempted murder, sexual assault, drug trafficking, and firearms charges. I have appeared in both the Court of King’s Bench and the Alberta Court of Justice, and have represented clients in front of both judges and juries.

Strategic Approach

I represent clients at each stage of the criminal justice process, including at bail hearings, trial, and sentencing. No matter the situation you are facing, I will work with you to identify your needs, navigate the system alongside you, and secure the best possible outcome.

Credentials

I received my law degree from the University of Calgary in 2020. During law school I was heavily involved with Student Legal Assistance (SLA), a pro-bono legal clinic that provides legal services to low-income residents of Calgary and the surrounding area. Through SLA I discovered my knack for criminal law and quickly began orienting myself towards a career in criminal defence.

While at SLA I served as Trial Division Coordinator and acted as a mentor to other law students. In my third year of law school, I was the recipient of the Borden Ladner Gervais Trial Advocacy Internship, which recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to SLA and has demonstrated a commitment to improving access to justice. I was also selected to represent the University of Calgary at the McIntyre Cup, a criminal law trial advocacy competition.

Before practicing at Strategic Criminal Defence, I articled with and practiced in an office alongside three senior Calgary criminal defence lawyers where I assisted on many serious cases including murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, and kidnapping.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Carleton University (2016)
  • Juris Doctor, University of Calgary (2020)

Memberships

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Roster Lawyer, Legal Aid Alberta
  • Calgary Defence Lawyers Association

Areas of Practice

  • Violent Offences
  • Drug Offences
  • Criminal Driving Offences
  • Firearms Offences
  • Sexual Offences
  • Impaired Driving and Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS)
  • Theft and Fraud Offences
  • EPO, Peace Bond and Probation Breaches
  • Mischief and Property Offences
  • Provincial Traffic Violations
  • Municipal Bylaw Infractions
  • Young Offender Charges

How Can I Help You

I offer flexible payment structures.

If you have been charged with an offence, contact me for a free consultation to discuss your options and how I can assist.

Spencer Sikora

Client Reviews

Fantastic defence team! Mateya Selders was puntual at every instance. She skillfully guided me through my case from its dreadful start to successful finish. Combined with her legal know-how, experienced team, and exceptional service; she has made an otherwise tragic turn of events into a memorable hinderence.

5 stars can’t even come close to convey my gratitude. Thank you Mateya and the Strategic Criminal Defence team!

G.C.

I wanted to thank Michael and his team for being outstanding and providing the best customer service. Thank you for winning my case. I really appreciate it. We all make mistakes and learn from them. Thank you again Michael. Highly recommended! Best lawyer in Alberta and Calgary!!

E.G.

I can’t thank enough to Joseph Beller. I got into a funny situation charged by CPS. This is a horrible place to be in, anyone who needs help should reach out ASAP.

He was very professional, calm, made the case go very smooth, good communication, answered my questions. Reliable! He cares about his clients, I trusted him 100%.

Charges have been withdrawn within a few months. 100% recommend him and his team to anyone in need! I wish more lawyers would be like him!

C.R.

Had my first criminal offence and unfortunately ended up with assault charges after drinking too much. Greg took the time to review the evidence and noted that there was actually no assault on one of the allegations! He was so patient with me and dealt with my fear and anxiety amazingly, answering my million questions all hours of the day. It took forever, due to delay from prosecution, but I ended up with a resolution of a peace bond that was acceptable while also allowing me to deal with the consequences of my actions. I hope to never be in a position to see Greg again, however, I highly recommend him and his team for these tough situations!

M.E.
I recently found myself assisting my elderly father with an urgent legal situation while from out of province. Attorney Greg Janzen went above and beyond from A-Z. He walked us through every step seamlessly. Resulting in a better than expected outcome. You can count on Greg Janzen!

R.E.
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