City of Toronto
Scarborough Lawyers: Criminal Defence, Wills, Immigration and Real Estate
We act for clients in Scarborough by phone and video, and you can meet us in person by appointment at our North York office at Yonge and Finch or our downtown Toronto office. We don't have an office in Scarborough itself.
Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, so criminal charges are laid by the Toronto Police Service and heard in the Toronto courts. We help Scarborough families with criminal charges, wills and powers of attorney, immigration applications and condo and home purchases or sales.
How We Help Scarborough Clients
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Scarborough
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal · Stunt driving and careless driving · Assault and domestic assault
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Scarborough Clients
Wills and mirror wills · Islamic wills · Continuing power of attorney for property
Immigration Lawyer for Scarborough Families
Spousal and family sponsorship · Parent and grandparent super visas · Visitor visa refusals
Real Estate Lawyer for Scarborough
Condo and freehold purchases · Sales and closings · Land transfer tax questions
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Scarborough
Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto and its criminal charges are heard in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto. Your release document or court notice states the courthouse and whether you can attend by video.
If you are arrested in Scarborough, you have the right to speak to a lawyer without delay, and it is wise to do so before giving a statement. We obtain the disclosure, review how you were stopped, searched or detained, and advise whether to seek a resolution or go to trial. We also consider immigration consequences if you are not a citizen.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal
- Stunt driving and careless driving
- Assault and domestic assault
- Theft, shoplifting and fraud
- Drug and weapons offences
- Bail hearings and bail variations
- Youth criminal charges
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Scarborough Clients
Many Scarborough households include several generations and property or family abroad. A will, together with powers of attorney for property and personal care, lets you decide who inherits, who cares for your children, and who acts for you if you become ill.
For a Scarborough household with a home, a mortgage and children, the first questions are usually who should be the guardian and who should be your estate trustee. Your will answers both, and it is also the place to follow Islamic inheritance shares where that matters to your family. Our fee for a simple will with both powers of attorney is $1,000 to $1,500 plus HST and disbursements.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills
- Islamic wills
- Continuing power of attorney for property
- Power of attorney for personal care
- Wills for newcomers with family or property abroad
Immigration Lawyer for Scarborough Families
Scarborough has a large and varied newcomer population. We help with sponsorship of a spouse, child or parent, study and work permits, permanent residence and refused or delayed applications.
Many Scarborough applications involve parents, spouses or children overseas, so evidence matters: relationship proof, funds and a consistent story across forms. If IRCC refuses or sends a procedural fairness letter, the deadline in the letter is critical, and we explain whether to reapply, ask for reconsideration or seek judicial review.
Explore our immigration servicesWe help with:
- Spousal and family sponsorship
- Parent and grandparent super visas
- Visitor visa refusals
- Study and work permits
- Permanent residence
- Procedural fairness letters and refusals
- Criminal and medical inadmissibility
Real Estate Lawyer for Scarborough
Because Scarborough is in the City of Toronto, a purchase is subject to Toronto's municipal land transfer tax in addition to Ontario's land transfer tax. We explain what applies to your deal, review the agreement and, for condos, the status certificate, and handle closing for purchases, sales and refinances.
See our real estate servicesWe help with:
- Condo and freehold purchases
- Sales and closings
- Land transfer tax questions
- Mortgage refinancing
- Title transfers
Scarborough charges are Toronto charges
Scarborough is policed by the Toronto Police Service. Court locations in Toronto have changed in recent years, so rely on your release document or court notice for where to attend. We can often appear for you or help you attend remotely where the court allows.
Meet near you or from home
Our North York office is on Finch Avenue East near Yonge, and many Scarborough clients prefer a video call. Wills and powers of attorney can often be signed by video.
Why Scarborough Clients Choose Our Law Services
By phone, video or in person
Meet from home or at our North York or downtown offices.
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 Offices
Our Law Services – North York
77 Finch Avenue East, Unit #807, North York, ON M2N 6H8
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsOur Law Services – Toronto (Downtown)
52 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 4A6
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsWe serve Scarborough by phone and video. Our nearest offices are in North York and downtown Toronto. Meetings are by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Scarborough
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Agincourt
- Malvern
- Scarborough Village
- Guildwood
- Birch Cliff
- Cliffside
- Woburn
- Highland Creek
- Rouge
- Milliken
- Wexford
Frequently Asked Questions – Scarborough
Do you have an office in Scarborough?
No. We serve Scarborough clients by phone and video. If you prefer to meet in person, our nearest offices are 77 Finch Avenue East, Unit #807, North York, and 52 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, by appointment. Call (289) 652-0529.
Where are Scarborough criminal charges heard?
Scarborough charges are heard in the Toronto courts. Your release document or court notice states the courthouse and whether you can attend by video, so follow that, and call us if it is unclear.
Will a criminal charge affect my immigration status?
It can. Some convictions make permanent residents and foreign nationals inadmissible. Get advice before you plead guilty or accept a resolution.
Is there a land transfer tax in Scarborough?
Yes. Properties in the City of Toronto are subject to both Ontario's land transfer tax and Toronto's municipal land transfer tax. We explain what applies to your purchase before closing.
Do you handle probate?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney but do not offer probate or estate administration.
Do you offer a free consultation?
We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for criminal and immigration matters. Call (289) 652-0529.
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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
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