Waterloo Region
Kitchener-Waterloo Lawyers: Wills, Criminal Defence and Immigration, by Phone and Video
We don't have an office in Kitchener-Waterloo. We act for clients in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge by phone and video, and you can meet us in person at our Mississauga main office at Square One by appointment. Wills and powers of attorney can be prepared and signed by video, and many early criminal court dates can be handled remotely.
Waterloo Region is home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College, a busy technology sector, and long-established family businesses. That means a lot of international students, skilled workers and employers, along with families who are planning for the future. Our work here covers estate planning, criminal defence in the Kitchener courts, and immigration help for students, workers and employers.
How We Help Kitchener-Waterloo Clients
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Kitchener-Waterloo
Wills and mirror wills for couples · Islamic wills · Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges · Theft, shoplifting and fraud, including money-mule cases · Assault and domestic assault
Immigration Lawyer for Students, Workers and Employers
Study permits and post-graduation work permits · Work permits and employer LMIA support · Family and spousal sponsorship
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Kitchener-Waterloo
You can complete the process without leaving Waterloo Region. We talk through your wishes by phone or video, send you the documents to review, and arrange a signing by video, as Ontario allows if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time.
Families here often include business owners, professionals new to Canada, and parents who are helping adult children buy their first home. We prepare wills that name guardians for young children, powers of attorney that let a trusted person manage money and health decisions, and Islamic wills for families who want the Islamic shares followed. If you have property or accounts in another country, we explain where an Ontario will may not be enough.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills for couples
- Islamic wills
- Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
- Wills for newcomers with property or family abroad
- Powers of attorney for an ageing parent
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
Criminal charges laid by the Waterloo Regional Police Service are heard at the Kitchener Courthouse at 85 Frederick Street, which houses the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. We act for clients charged in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, appearing at the courthouse or remotely where the court allows. Your release document will tell you how and where to attend.
Many student and young-adult charges are the same few offences: shoplifting and theft, assault, impaired driving and fraud, including cases where a student's bank account was used to move money for someone else. Each can affect a study permit or a future immigration application, so we deal with the criminal case and the immigration consequences together. We also defend serious indictable charges and handle bail hearings and bail reviews.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges
- Theft, shoplifting and fraud, including money-mule cases
- Assault and domestic assault
- Drug and weapons charges
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
Immigration Lawyer for Students, Workers and Employers
Kitchener-Waterloo employers hire skilled workers from around the world, and its colleges and universities enrol many international students. We help with study permits and extensions, post-graduation work permits, work permits including LMIA-based applications, family sponsorship and permanent residence. If a student or worker is charged with an offence, we can advise on how it could affect their status.
Explore our immigration servicesWe help with:
- Study permits and post-graduation work permits
- Work permits and employer LMIA support
- Family and spousal sponsorship
- Inadmissibility and refusals
The Kitchener Courthouse serves the whole region
The Waterloo Region courthouse at 85 Frederick Street in Kitchener is where criminal matters from Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge are generally dealt with. We review your disclosure with you by phone or video and appear for you at court dates where that's allowed.
Students at Waterloo, Laurier and Conestoga
A conviction can put a study permit and future permanent residence at risk, even for a charge that feels minor. Tell us your status when you call, and don't plead guilty until the immigration consequences have been checked.
Why Kitchener-Waterloo Clients Choose Our Law Services
By phone and video
Meet from home, and sign your will by video where the law allows.
Criminal and immigration together
If a charge could affect your status, we look at both from the start.
Your language
We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Plain-language advice
Clear explanations and fees confirmed in writing before we start.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
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Call or book online
Reach us at (289) 652-0529 or through our contact form. We respond promptly, and urgent matters such as arrests and IRCC deadlines get priority.
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Consultation
We listen to your situation, review any documents, and explain your options, risks and likely costs in plain language.
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Clear plan & fees
If you retain us, you get a written plan and fee arrangement before work begins, so there are no surprises.
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We handle it
We prepare the filings, deal with the court, IRCC, lenders or the other side, and keep you updated until your matter is complete.
Our Office
Our Law Services – Mississauga
55 Village Centre Pl, Suite 200, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsWe serve Kitchener-Waterloo by phone and video. Our nearest office is our main office at Square One in Mississauga, by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Kitchener-Waterloo
- Downtown Kitchener
- Doon
- Forest Heights
- Stanley Park
- Chicopee
- Huron Park
- Uptown Waterloo
- Laurelwood
- Cambridge (Galt)
- Preston
- Hespeler
- Breslau
- Elmira
- St. Jacobs
Frequently Asked Questions – Kitchener-Waterloo
Do you have an office in Kitchener or Waterloo?
No. We serve Kitchener-Waterloo clients by phone and video. If you want to meet in person, our nearest office is our main office at 55 Village Centre Pl, Suite 200, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9, by appointment. Call (289) 652-0529.
Where are criminal charges from Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge heard?
Generally at the Kitchener Courthouse, 85 Frederick Street. Your release document will say how and where to attend, and we can appear for you where the court allows.
Can I sign my will and power of attorney by video?
Often, yes. Ontario allows virtual signing if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time. See our page on signing a will by video, and we'll tell you whether it suits your situation.
I'm a student and my bank account was used to move money. Am I in trouble?
Possibly. Receiving and forwarding money for others can lead to fraud or money laundering charges, even if you didn't know where it came from. Don't speak to police or your bank about it until you've had advice.
Do you handle probate or estate administration?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney. We don't handle probate applications or estate administration.
Can we meet in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi?
Yes. We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws and government programs change, so contact us for advice about your situation. Read our full disclaimer.
Legal Guides for Kitchener-Waterloo Residents
90-Day Licence Suspension After a DUI Charge in Ontario
Before any court date, Ontario drivers charged with certain impaired driving offences face an immediate 90-day licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.
Do You Have to Answer Police Questions in Ontario?
In general you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer. But some situations, such as a roadside demand, are different. Here is what Canadian law says in plain language.
Bail Hearing in Ontario: What Happens in the First 24 Hours
After an arrest in Ontario, police must release the person or bring them before a justice within 24 hours. Here is what happens, step by step, and how families can help.
Record Suspension (Pardon) in Canada: Waiting Periods and Eligibility
A record suspension, formerly called a pardon, sets aside a criminal record from public view. Here is who can apply, how long you must wait, and what it does not do.
Can the Victim Drop Assault or Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario?
Many people charged with assault, or whose partner is charged, ask whether the complainant can simply drop the charge. In Ontario the answer is no. Here is who decides and what to do instead.
What Happens If You Miss a Court Date in Ontario?
Missing a criminal court date can lead to a warrant and a new charge. The good news is that it can often be dealt with, but not by waiting.
Talk to a Lawyer About Your Kitchener-Waterloo Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
Also serving Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Toronto, Vaughan, London, Markham & Richmond Hill, Burlington, Caledon, Hamilton, Orangeville & Dufferin County, Durham Region, Mississauga, Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York, Pickering & Ajax and our main office in Mississauga.