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The Pax Law Corporation team
British Columbia · Ontario · Worldwide by video

Vancouver and Toronto Lawyers for Real Estate, Family, Criminal, Business, Litigation and Immigration Law

Pax Law Corporation acts on real estate conveyancing, criminal defence, business law, and wills and estates in British Columbia, family law and civil litigation in British Columbia and Ontario, and immigration and Federal Court matters across Canada. Meet with a lawyer in our North Vancouver or Toronto office, or by video.

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LSBC and LSOFounder is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Law Society of Ontario
Since 2019Established in North Vancouver
15,000+Federal Court applicants
2 officesNorth Vancouver and Toronto
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Choose your office, the service you need and a lawyer, then pick a time that suits you. Meetings are in person or by video.

Fees include tax. Your consultation is confirmed once the fee is paid within 24 hours of booking; payment instructions are in your confirmation email. Existing clients with an open matter can book a free 15-minute online or phone call. Booking creates an appointment, not a retainer.

Practice areas

A full-service firm in British Columbia and Ontario

Real estate, family, criminal, business and estate matters in British Columbia; family law and civil litigation in British Columbia and Ontario; and immigration across Canada. Choose your area to see the process and how to get started.

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Received a Procedural Fairness Letter from IRCC?

IRCC has recently been issuing a large number of procedural fairness letters raising concerns about inadmissibility. A PFL is often your only opportunity to respond before a decision is made, and the deadline in the letter is short. How you answer can decide the outcome of your application.

IRPA s. 34

Security grounds

Concerns about membership in an organization, including past service connected to the IRGC.

IRPA s. 35

Senior government officials

Allegations that you held a senior position in a designated government.

IRPA s. 36

Serious criminality

Convictions or charges inside or outside Canada, including foreign offences assessed for equivalency.

IRPA ss. 16 and 40

Misrepresentation

Concerns that information or documents were incomplete, inaccurate or not disclosed.

We have successful decisions at admissibility hearings for s. 35 and s. 36, and positive results in submissions and negotiations on s. 34 and s. 40 concerns.

Book a consultation now

Do not wait until the deadline. Book a consultation as soon as you receive the letter, so we have time to review your file and prepare a full response. Every case depends on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your matter. This section is general information, not legal advice.

How it works

Three steps from booking to action on your file

You will know what to expect, what it costs and who is handling your matter before work begins.

Book a consultation

Book online, choose the North Vancouver or Toronto office or video, pay the consultation fee online and meet with a lawyer.

Sign the retainer

Fees, costs and disbursements are set out in the retainer agreement before any work starts.

We act on your file

Your lawyer prepares and files your documents and keeps you informed at each stage.

Our lawyers

Founded by Dr. Samin Mortazavi

Dr. Samin Mortazavi founded Pax Law Corporation in 2019 and is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Law Society of Ontario. He practises immigration, refugee and Federal Court law, as well as family law and wills and estates.

Each Pax Law lawyer is a fully qualified lawyer who is responsible for their own client matters. Meet the lawyers and their areas of practice.

Meet our lawyers
North Vancouver office215-1433 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H9+1-604-767-9529
Toronto office10th Floor, 4711 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6K8+1-416-447-4862
Video consultationsAvailable to clients in Canada and worldwide by Zoom, Google Meet or phone.
Videos

Watch and learn with Dr. Samin Mortazavi

Dr. Mortazavi explains Canadian law in plain language in new videos every week on YouTube and Instagram. Watch the latest here.

Results and reviews

Decisions in the Federal Court of Canada

Read published Federal Court decisions on judicial reviews of immigration refusals, with links to the full text on CanLII.

View Federal Court decisions

What our clients say on Google

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24 days ago
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Mr. Haghjou handled my case with the support of Mr. Erfan Behzadi. They were truly even more proactive than I was in following up on my case and handled every step with great care and attention to detail. I sincerely thank them both for their dedication and support.
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Elham Omidi
26 days ago
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A big thank you to the whole Pax Law team, especially Dr. Mortazavi and Mr. Haghjou. Everyone was kind, patient, and caring. I really appreciate everything they did for me!
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Ahmed Farid
31 days ago
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​I cannot thank Dr. Samin Mortazavi and the incredible team at Pax Law Corporation enough for their exceptional work. After facing long delays with my citizenship application, I reached out to Dr. Samin for a Mandamus application before the Federal Court. ​From day one, his expertise and legal mastery were evident. The Memorandum of Argument he prepared was a masterpiece—thorough, impeccably structured, and completely airtight. Within just five and a half months, my citizenship was approved, and I have already got my Canadian citizenship. ​A special thanks to Mr. Pouria Soltani, the case manager, who was amazingly supportive and very helpful during whole the process. He took the time to explain every detail and guided me through the entire process with great patience. Also, special appreciation to Ms. Anousheh at the front desk for always being so welcoming, polite, and responsive over the phone. ​If you are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated, and top-tier legal team that delivers results, Dr. Samin and Pax Law Corporation are hands down the best. Highly recommended!
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Sina Najmi
43 days ago
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I had a very good experience with Pax Law. I needed my PR card renewal sorted quickly because of an upcoming business trip, so I did some research and also asked ChatGPT for the best and fastest option in Vancouver. Pax Law came up as the first recommendation, so I gave them a call. They were friendly, very organised and paid attention to every detail. They understood the urgency and had everything prepared for me within two days, with really good communication and follow up throughout. Very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them.
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AMIR’s Wood Gallery
43 days ago
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I had a great experience working with Ms. Sultani at Pax Law. She handled my case professionally and efficiently, and the entire process went smoothly. She was responsive, helpful, and clear throughout. I truly appreciate her support and would highly recommend her services.
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forouzan Mollaei
44 days ago
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I’m very grateful for the excellent guidance and professional support I received from Pax Law. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and truly took the time to understand my situation. I greatly appreciate the work they did for me and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated lawyer.
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Niloo H
60 days ago
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My experience with Pax Law did not start off well. My file was initially assigned to Ms. Parisa Pourhashemi, and unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the way my case was handled. There were several occasions when I had to repeatedly explain or defend documents that were actually correct. One particularly frustrating example involved our property deed. Ms. Pourhashemi firmly told me that the deed I had provided was incorrect and that the property was not in our name. She stated this with such certainty that I was genuinely shocked. What made this situation even more troubling was something Ms. Pourhashemi later wrote to me in an email. She told me, with complete confidence, that because I had supposedly provided her with an incorrect property deed, I was essentially in no position to criticize the quality of their work. I found this comment both disrespectful and extremely concerning. The very same property deed was subsequently sent to Mr. Haghjou, who reviewed it and confirmed that there was nothing wrong with it. So my question to Ms. Pourhashemi is this: how can you speak to a client with such certainty—and in such a dismissive manner—when the very premise of your statement turns out to be incorrect? If there was uncertainty about the document, I would have expected you to consult someone with greater knowledge or experience before making such a definitive statement and using it as a reason to dismiss a client’s legitimate concerns. This incident reflects one of the biggest problems I had with my experience. It was not simply about making a mistake. Mistakes happen. What concerned me was the combination of being extremely confident about something that ultimately turned out to be incorrect, not reconsidering that position, and then speaking to a client in a dismissive manner based on that incorrect conclusion. When the forms were eventually sent to me for final review before submission, I found numerous errors. What disappointed me most was what happened after I expressed my concerns. I communicated my disappointment politely and respectfully and explained that I did not feel my file had received the level of attention, care, and focus that I expected. In response, I received an email whose tone I found surprisingly harsh and unprofessional. I was genuinely shocked by it. In my opinion, anyone working directly with clients should be able to receive respectful feedback and respond professionally. Based on my personal experience, I do not believe the communication I received met that standard. For these reasons, based solely on my personal experience, I would not recommend having a visa application handled by Ms. Pourhashemi. That being said, I also believe in giving credit where it is deserved, and this is where my experience with Pax Law changed significantly for the better. Once my concerns were brought to Mr. Haghjou’s attention, the situation was handled very differently. He contacted me very quickly, obtained the necessary documents from me, carefully reviewed the issues I had raised, and moved the case forward promptly. I am genuinely grateful to Mr. Haghjou for the way he stepped in and managed the situation. His responsiveness, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to resolve the issues gave me a much better impression of Pax Law as a firm. For that reason, despite the very negative experience I had at the beginning, I felt it would be unfair not to give Pax Law five stars overall. Update: Unfortunately, I left a review that was critical but respectful, and I felt that the response I received was unnecessarily confrontational. You stated that I had “yelled at your staff,” which I did not do. If you have a recording or any other evidence of this, I would appreciate it if you could provide it. You also stated that the issue regarding the document was an “ambiguity.” However, your staff member explicitly stated that I had sent the wrong document. All of the relevant communication and documentation is available in our email correspondence.
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Amber
64 days ago
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We had an excellent experience with Pax Law and Samin Mortazavi as our lawyer when buying a condo. He was thorough, answered all of my questions, and double checked with his team during the meeting to make sure that all information was correct. Thanks for the great service!
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T Mirzaee
67 days ago
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I’m very happy with the service I received. They were supportive, knowledgeable, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate their dedication and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring lawyer.
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Amirshah Shah
71 days ago
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I recently had several questions regarding my mandatory military service in my home country, so I booked a consultation with **Pax Law Corporation**. The process was very smooth—I scheduled a 30-minute virtual consultation, paid the consultation fee, uploaded my identification documents, and met with Dr. Samin Mortazavi the following day. During the meeting, I explained my situation in detail. Dr. Mortazavi listened very carefully, answered all of my questions clearly and honestly, and explained both the legal aspects of my situation and the steps I should and should not take. I never felt rushed, and the entire consultation was professional, respectful, and informative. Even though I live in Alberta, the firm accommodated my schedule and arranged the meeting at a convenient time, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, it was a very productive conversation, and I am extremely happy with Dr. Mortazavi's professionalism, knowledge, and attitude. If I ever need immigration legal services in the future, he and his firm will be my first choice. I would also highly recommend Pax Law Corporation to anyone looking for reliable and professional immigration legal advice.
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ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਕੋਲੰਬੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰੋਬੇਟ ਫ਼ੀਸ: ਗਣਨਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਇਦਾਦ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਗਿਣਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ

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Legal Encyclopedia

Plain-language legal explanations

Judicial Review

Judicial review of Canadian immigration decisions: IRPA s. 72 leave and 15/60-day deadlines, grounds of review, Vavilov, and possible outcomes.

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Mandamus

What mandamus is in Canadian immigration law: the Federal Courts Act basis, the eight Apotex requirements, unreasonable delay and security screening.

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Questions

Common questions

What legal services does Pax Law Corporation provide?

With offices in North Vancouver and Toronto, Pax Law Corporation provides legal services in Immigration Law (including visa refusals and Federal Court litigation), Family Law and Divorce, Real Estate Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, and Corporate Law.

Which provinces does Pax Law Corporation practise in?

Real estate conveyancing, criminal defence, business law, and wills and estates are handled in British Columbia. Family law and civil litigation are handled in both British Columbia and Ontario. Immigration and Federal Court matters are handled for clients across Canada and abroad.

Can I retain Pax Law if I am located outside BC, Ontario, or Canada?

Yes. In addition to in-person appointments at our North Vancouver and Toronto offices, we provide remote legal consultations and file management via Zoom, Google Meet, and phone for clients worldwide.

What is the difference between a Barrister and Solicitor and a consultant?

Lawyers are licensed by provincial Law Societies and have the standing to represent clients in provincial and Federal courts. Communications with a lawyer are also protected by Solicitor-Client Privilege.

How are legal fees structured?

Depending on the nature of the matter, fees are structured as either a flat fee or standard hourly billing. All costs, fees, and disbursements are set out in the Retainer Agreement prior to starting work.

Speak with a lawyer

Real estate, family, criminal, business, litigation and immigration matters. Book a consultation at our North Vancouver or Toronto office, or by video.