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Immigration · Refugee · Federal Court

Your story.
Your status.Your future.

Focused Canadian legal counsel for people, families, and businesses navigating high-stakes immigration and refugee matters.

Focused experience for complex Canadian legal journeys.

30+
Years of experience

Three decades of immigration, refugee and Federal Court practice in Toronto.

25
Lawyers on the team

Lawyers, students and support staff collaborating on every file.

10,000+
Clients represented

Clients from across Canada and around the world.

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“Every file begins with a person, a family, or a future worth protecting.”
Lewis & Associates LLP · Toronto
About the firm

A boutique firm built for high-stakes files.

With over 30 years of experience, our boutique law firm serves clients from all over the world. Our passionate team offers expertise in every aspect of Canadian immigration and refugee law.

Our team of lawyers, students, and support staff brings depth, collaboration, and care to complex legal matters.

From applications and appeals to hearings and Federal Court proceedings, clients can receive support through every stage of their matter.

Free 15-minute consultation for eligible matters

Available to refugee clients and clients facing removal or deportation orders.

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Focused experience.
Full representation.

Support for temporary and permanent immigration, humanitarian and refugee applications, appeals, and Federal Court proceedings.

Our people

Many perspectives. One dedicated team.

Meet the lawyers who bring experience and focused advocacy to every file.

Jacqueline Lewis

Jacqueline Lewis

Founder & Managing Partner
Ariel Hollander

Ariel Hollander

Managing Partner
Vakkas Bilsin

Vakkas Bilsin

Managing Partner

Carla Sturdy

Partner

Adam Wawrzkiewicz

Partner

Seyfi Sun

Partner

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Why clients choose us

Access to justice is central to our work.

We accept Legal Aid and represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. Our team can manage a case from the first tribunal stage through appeals at the Federal Court.

Our experience includes thousands of refugee appeals, international student applications, immigration refusals, and related proceedings.

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The firm assists with Canadian immigration, refugee and humanitarian applications, appeals, removal matters, tribunal proceedings, and Federal Court applications.

A free 15-minute consultation is available to refugee clients and clients facing removal or deportation orders. Contact the firm to confirm eligibility.

Yes. Lewis & Associates LLP believes in access to justice and accepts Legal Aid for eligible matters.

The firm handles several types of appeals, judicial reviews, and Federal Court applications. The available option depends on the decision and circumstances.

The Toronto-based firm serves clients from across Canada and around the world.

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You do not have to navigate this alone.

Connect with our Toronto immigration and refugee law team to discuss your matter and the next step.

Contact for free consultation Call +1 (416) 924-2227