Immigration · Toronto
Top Immigration Lawyers in Toronto
Immigration lawyers advise on visas, permanent residence, citizenship, employer sponsorship, asylum and removal defence. This list compares 4 immigration lawyers practising in Toronto on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 4
- 1 verified licences
- 25%
- average years in practice
- 17
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Theo Kowalski
VerifiedAttorney
35 yrs in practice4.8(22)DivorceCriminal DefenseImmigrationSpeaks English, Arabic
- 2
Patrick Galloway
PendingOf Counsel
Prescott & Harrow LLP37 yrs in practiceImmigrationSpeaks English, Arabic
- 3
Ethan J. Quinn
Out of dateFounding Attorney
Sterling & Brook LLP32 yrs in practice3.6(7)Criminal DefenseEmploymentImmigration+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish, Punjabi
- 4
Diego Mbeki
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Prescott & Harrow LLP11 yrs in practice3.8(6)ImmigrationBusinessEstate Planning+1 moreSpeaks English, Punjabi
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Toronto legal resources
- Law Society of Ontario
Lawyer and paralegal directory; referral service.
Choosing a immigration lawyer
Check that the person advising you is a licensed lawyer or an accredited representative; immigration fraud by unlicensed consultants is common. Ask about recent experience with your specific visa category and the expected processing timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a visa application?
Not always, but a lawyer can reduce the risk of refusal in complex cases such as prior refusals, criminal history or employer sponsorship.
What is a "notario" and why should I be careful?
In some countries a notary is a lawyer, but in others notaries are not authorised to give immigration advice. Always verify a licence.