Advocate Law Edmonton

Andrew Phypers is one of the founding members of Advocate Law and an experienced criminal defence lawyer. He graduated with an honours degree from the University of Calgary in 2008 and achieved a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2012. He completed his article in 2013 with Denise Lightning, working in challenging jurisdictions including Maskwacis, Edmonton, and Red Deer.

Prior to law school, Hannah Volk obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Crime, Law and Justice Studies with Distinctions from the University of Saskatchewan. She later earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Saskatchewan in 2020.

Sydney Palmer is an associate lawyer who serves clients charged with criminal and quasi-criminal matters throughout Alberta. Sydney was born and raised in Killam, Alberta and graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2022. In 2023, she completed her articles and was called to the bar. She has worked in criminal defence throughout her legal education and career.

Randann Sargent is an ex-police officer who, through his life experience, transitioned into becoming an advocate for the criminally accused. He has been on all sides of the law and understands firsthand the process, its impact on people, and the critical importance of fearlessly defending one's rights and the rule of law. Every person matters. Every case matters.

Michael Cheung earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 2020. He later graduated from Thompson Rivers University, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2024. In law school, Michael worked for the TRU Community Legal Clinic and the Alberta Civil Liberties Centre, and helped run the TRU Professional Clothing Donation Society.