Agape Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
About Agape Law
Agape Law is a Toronto based immigration and refugee law firm run by two lawyers, Andrea Valderrama and Felix Chakirov, who work in association rather than as a single incorporated firm, each keeping an independent practice and trust account. The firm doesn't keep a walk-in office. It meets clients by video conference and describes itself as serving people anywhere in the world who are working toward temporary or permanent status in Canada, as well as employers looking to sponsor foreign workers. Its name, AGAPE, is drawn from the Greek and Roman idea of universal, communal love, which the firm's site gives as the reason it says it treats every client the same way regardless of background. The practice covers the range of Canadian immigration law, from study, work, and visitor permits through permanent residency and citizenship to contested matters such as Federal Court judicial reviews, admissibility hearings, and refugee claims.
Andrea Valderrama holds an LL.B. from Trinity College Dublin and took part in an exchange program at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, studying Canadian refugee and immigration law alongside international human rights law. Valderrama practices in Spanish. Felix Chakirov studied at Osgoode Hall Law School and also holds a Master's degree in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto. Chakirov practices in Russian, and between the two lawyers the firm can run a file in English, Spanish, or Russian.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Felix Chakirov was called to the Ontario bar in 2017.
- Andrea Valderrama is a member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers and the Refugee Lawyers Association.
- Felix Chakirov's graduate work in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto was supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant and an Ontario Graduate Scholarship.
- Felix Chakirov is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster for refugee appellate and general matters, so eligible clients can be represented on a Legal Aid certificate.
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2017 · median 9 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, Trinity College, University of Dublin 2 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Russian, Spanish
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Agape Law's Toronto business address is 180 John Street, according to the firm's Birdeye business listing. The location sits in the city's Entertainment District, close to Queen Street West and the Art Gallery of Ontario. It's a shared workspace rather than a public law office. The firm says plainly that it doesn't see clients there in person. Instead, Andrea Valderrama and Felix Chakirov meet clients by video conference wherever they happen to be, which suits a practice built around immigration and refugee files that often have to be handled from outside Canada in the first place.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Agape Law help with work permits and LMIA applications?
- Yes. The firm handles work permits, including Labour Market Impact Assessment cases and LMIA exempt categories, and assists employers with foreign worker sponsorships.
- Can Agape Law help sponsor a spouse or family member for Canada?
- Yes. The firm's practice covers spouse and common law partner sponsorships and other Family Class applications for permanent residence.
- My immigration or refugee application was refused. Can Agape Law still help?
- Yes. The firm handles Federal Court judicial review applications, refusal and inadmissibility appeals, and pre removal risk assessment applications for people whose applications or claims were turned down.
- Do I need to visit an office in Toronto in person?
- No. Agape Law operates as a virtual practice and meets clients by video conference, serving people wherever they are rather than in a physical office.
- What languages does Agape Law work in besides English?
- Andrea Valderrama practices in Spanish and Felix Chakirov practices in Russian, in addition to English.
- Can Agape Law represent someone at a refugee hearing?
- Yes. Felix Chakirov is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster for refugee appellate and general matters, and the firm's practice includes Immigration and Refugee Board hearings and refugee appeals.
Where to find them
180 John St, Toronto, ON M5T 1X5
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