CRIMINAL DEFENCE · IMMIGRATION LITIGATION
WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH,
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
STRATEGIC. DISCREET. RELENTLESSLY PREPARED.
CRIMINAL DEFENCE · IMMIGRATION LITIGATION
WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH,
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
STRATEGIC. DISCREET. RELENTLESSLY PREPARED.
WHEN THE CONSEQUENCES EXTEND BEYOND THE COURTROOM
A legal problem can affect much more than the proceeding itself. We pay particular attention to the professional, commercial, reputational and immigration consequences that may accompany it.
PROFESSIONALS
Doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers and other regulated professionals concerned about licensing, discipline, employment and reputation.
EXECUTIVES
Senior employees and executives facing allegations that may affect employment, fiduciary responsibilities and professional standing.
BUSINESS OWNERS
Entrepreneurs and business owners whose personal legal problems may also affect companies, employees, clients and commercial relationships.
FAMILIES
Families seeking experienced guidance when a loved one faces a serious criminal or immigration problem.
WHO WE SERVE →
HANS JOHN KALINA
Senior Lawyer | Criminal Defence & Immigration
More than three decades of experience in criminal and immigration law.
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SWETA TEJPAL
Senior Lawyer | Criminal Defence & Immigration
Trial and appellate advocacy in criminal, quasi-criminal and immigration matters.
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Strategic representation for investigations, bail hearings, trials and appeals involving serious or complex criminal charges.
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | CRIMINAL DEFENCE | IMMIGRATION LITIGATION | GTA + ONTARIO
LEGAL PROBLEMS RARELY STAY IN THE COURTROOM.
For professionals, executives, business owners and their families, a criminal charge or immigration problem can have consequences far beyond the legal proceeding itself.
Reputation. Professional licensing. Employment. Business interests. Travel. Immigration status. Family.
We approach serious matters with those broader consequences in mind.
Our role is not simply to respond to the immediate legal problem. It is to understand what is at stake, identify the risks early, and develop a strategy directed toward protecting the client's future.
EARLY INTERVENTION
Advice when police contact a client, an investigation is underway or a matter may escalate.
COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES
Strategy that considers reputation, employment, licensing, travel, immigration status and business interests alongside the legal proceeding.
DIRECT ACCESS TO COUNSEL
A focused two-lawyer practice where files are handled directly by counsel with close attention to detail.
IMMIGRATION & ADMISSIBILITY
Immigration problems can affect careers, businesses, families and the ability to remain in Canada.
We assist clients with complex immigration matters where careful legal analysis and strategic advocacy are required.
IMMIGRATION LITIGATION
Representation in contested immigration proceedings and complex disputes.
CRIMINAL INADMISSIBILITY
Advice and representation where criminal allegations or convictions may affect immigration status.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
Federal Court proceedings challenging immigration decisions.
COMPLEX APPLICATIONS
Strategic assistance with permanent residence, family sponsorship and other applications involving significant legal or evidentiary issues.
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