Kalina & Tejpal
2 lawyers · Peel Region, City of Toronto
One of 570 law firms listed in Mississauga, and one of 144 handling Criminal Defence.
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Kalina Tejpal Lawyers is a two-lawyer criminal defence and immigration firm based in Mississauga, with a satellite office in Etobicoke. The practice is run by Hans "John" Kalina and Sweta Tejpal and covers serious criminal charges, from guns, gangs, and drug offences to sexual assault and homicide matters, alongside immigration litigation such as work permit issues, permanent residence applications, and spousal sponsorship refusals.
Kalina earned a law degree from the University of Western Ontario, now Western University, in 1990 and was called to the Ontario bar in February 1992. Kalina later received mediator and arbitrator accreditation from the University of Waterloo and spent 1998 to 2008 as a part-time prosecutor, handling bail and trial court matters. Tejpal's background is in criminology and justice studies, with appearances at every level of the Ontario courts, from the Ontario Court of Justice up to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Because a criminal conviction can carry immigration consequences, including deportation, the firm pairs criminal defence with immigration law so a client's case can be handled from both angles. Its client base is centred on the Greater Toronto Area, but it has also represented clients in bail hearings and trials in jurisdictions such as Barrie, Hamilton, London, and Oshawa.
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Milestones & recognition
- Kalina earned a law degree from the University of Western Ontario (now Western University) in 1990, was called to the Ontario bar in February 1992, and later received mediator and arbitrator accreditation from the University of Waterloo.
- Kalina worked as a part-time prosecutor from 1998 to 2008, handling criminal cases in bail and trial courts.
- Kalina belongs to the Peel Criminal Lawyers Association, the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association, and is a lifetime member of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
- Tejpal is a Legal Aid Ontario panel member, section 486.3 counsel for self-represented individuals, per diem duty counsel in Peel region, and a per diem Crown attorney for Ontario.
- Tejpal serves as Peel Director for the Criminal Lawyers Association, co-chairs its Accessibility Committee, sits on its Education and Legal Aid committees, and is a member at large of the Advocate Society's Criminal Law Practice Group.
- Kalina has been featured in the Toronto Star, the Toronto Sun, City TV, Global News, and CTV News.
In the community
- Kalina runs mock trials for high school students in Peel Region and lectures colleagues on criminal law, and has mentored articling students and paralegal program graduates.
- Kalina served as vice president of the John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin.
- Tejpal mentors students in the Law Practice Program at Toronto Metropolitan University.
- Tejpal serves as a lawyer supervisor for the John Howard Society.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
Free parking
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Who handles what
Offices 2
The neighbourhood
The firm's main office sits on Eglinton Avenue East in Mississauga, and its criminal practice ties it directly to the Peel Region courts. The firm represents clients in Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice matters heard at the Mississauga courthouse on Burnhamthorpe Road West.
A satellite office on Dundas Street West in Etobicoke extends the firm's reach into the western end of the Greater Toronto Area. Its client base is centred on the GTA, but the firm has also taken on bail hearings and trials in smaller Ontario jurisdictions, including Barrie, Bradford, Burlington, Hamilton, London, Milton, Halton, Newmarket, Orangeville, Oshawa, and Vaughan.
Frequently asked questions
- I've been charged with a serious offence involving guns, drugs, or organized crime. Can Kalina Tejpal Lawyers represent me?
- Yes. The firm's criminal defence practice covers guns, gangs, drugs, organized crime, homicide, sexual assault, and other serious criminal charges, out of its offices in Mississauga and Etobicoke.
- I'm not a Canadian citizen and I've been charged with a crime. Could this affect my immigration status?
- It can. Permanent residents convicted of offences carrying a sentence of 10 years or more can face deportation, and foreign nationals can face deportation for an indictable offence. The firm handles criminal defence and immigration law together so a case can be looked at from both angles.
- My spousal sponsorship application was refused. Can you help?
- Yes. The firm reviews refusal letters, requests the detailed reasons for a refusal, gathers additional evidence to support the relationship, and determines whether an appeal is available (appeals apply only to sponsorships filed from outside Canada).
- Where are your offices, and can I book an appointment?
- The main office is at 1325 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 210, in Mississauga, with a satellite office at 4953 Dundas Street West, Suite 106, in Etobicoke. Both are open by appointment only on weekdays.
- Do you take cases outside the Toronto area?
- The firm's client base is centred on the Greater Toronto Area, but it has represented clients in bail hearings and trials in other Ontario jurisdictions, including Barrie, Burlington, Hamilton, London, and Oshawa.
- The police want to question me. Do I have to answer?
- No. Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the right to remain silent, and what you do say can be used against you later. Section 10(b) of the Charter also gives you the right to speak with a lawyer. This is general information, not legal advice.
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