Alina Sklar
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About Alina Sklar
Alina Sklar runs a solo law practice in downtown Toronto, out of an office on King Street West. Sklar completed a dual J.D. and LL.L. through the University of Ottawa's national program between 2011 and 2014, then was called to the Ontario bar and opened the practice in 2016. The practice is in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and Sklar also holds a license to practice in Washington State and is registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant in New York State, credentials that back up the practice's cross border immigration work between Canada and the United States.
The work covers criminal defence, Canadian and U.S. immigration and refugee law, and civil litigation. Sklar grew up speaking French and Russian and later learned English, and the practice operates in both French and English. That's relevant in Toronto, home to a sizeable francophone community: Sklar belongs to the Association of French Speaking Jurists of Ontario (AJEFO), previously served as president of La Maison, a francophone women's shelter in Toronto, and was recruited to join ACFO Toronto, work focused on expanding French language services.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Completed a dual J.D. and LL.L. through the University of Ottawa's national program, 2011 to 2014.
- Called to the Ontario bar and opened the practice in Toronto in 2016.
- Licensed to practice in Washington State and registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant in New York State, in addition to membership in the Law Society of Ontario.
- Member of the Association of French Speaking Jurists of Ontario (AJEFO).
In the community
- Previously served as president of La Maison, a francophone women's shelter in Toronto.
- Was recruited to join ACFO Toronto, an organization supporting Ontario's francophone communities, and was involved in its work expanding French language services.
- Has taught practice management at the University of Ottawa's law program.
Good to know
By appointmentWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is on King Street West in downtown Toronto, a stretch that draws clients from across the city and beyond rather than one tied to a single residential neighbourhood. That fits a practice built around a francophone clientele across the Greater Toronto Area and cross border immigration clients moving between Canada and the United States, more than a strictly local caseload.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Alina Sklar offer services in French?
- Yes. Alina Sklar studied law in both French and English and the practice operates in both languages, which matters for clients in Toronto's francophone community.
- I've been charged with a criminal offence in Toronto. Can Alina Sklar represent me?
- Criminal defence is one of the practice's core areas, alongside Gladue matters for criminal sentencing.
- Can Alina Sklar help with immigration between Canada and the United States?
- Yes. Alina Sklar is licensed in Ontario and Washington State and is registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant in New York State, and the practice focuses on U.S. and Canadian immigration law.
- Does the practice handle refugee and asylum claims?
- Refugee and refugee protection matters are a listed practice area, alongside general immigration law.
- How are fees structured?
- Fees are discussed at the initial consultation. The practice offers either an hourly rate or a block fee covering a defined scope of work such as agency work, legal research, and drafting applications, motions, and factums, with the details set out in a signed retainer agreement.
- What happens during the initial consultation?
- The initial consultation is meant to establish a client's priorities and determine whether Alina Sklar can take on the matter, before a retainer agreement is prepared.
Where to find them
150 King Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J9 · 416-873-0868
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