JCA Law Office
2 lawyers · Established 2016 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
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JCA Law Office Professional Corporation is a small, full-service firm at Yonge and Eglinton in midtown Toronto, founded in 2016 by Josef-Jake Aguilar. The firm was built around serving the Filipino-Canadian community, and its practice covers immigration, family law, real estate, wills and estates, and criminal defence, along with Philippine document services such as NBI clearance, notarial work, and special power of attorney. The team speaks English, Tagalog, and Bisaya (Cebuano) with clients.
Aguilar earned a law degree in the Philippines and was admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 2006, then practiced corporate law at GSIS in the Philippines before settling in Toronto. After completing the University of Toronto's Internationally Trained Lawyers Program, Aguilar was called to the Ontario bar in January 2016 and founded the firm the same year. Associate lawyer Wayne Leigh Ganapin, who holds a law degree from Ateneo de Manila University and joined the firm as an articling student in 2021, was called to the Ontario bar in June 2022. Senior legal assistant Wilhelmina Mojet Lizardo, admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 2009, has worked at the firm since shortly after it opened.
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Milestones & recognition
- Josef-Jake Aguilar completed the University of Toronto Faculty of Law's Internationally Trained Lawyers Program and was called to the Ontario bar in January 2016, then founded JCA Law Office the same year.
- Wilhelmina Mojet Lizardo, admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 2009, joined JCA Law Office as a legal assistant in April 2016, shortly after the firm opened.
- Wayne Leigh Ganapin, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management from the University of Santo Tomas (2013) and a Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University (2017), articled at the firm starting in 2021 and was called to the Ontario bar in June 2022.
In the community
- The firm holds a weekly segment on FTV (Filipino Television) discussing immigration updates and legal tips.
- JCA Law Office produces a podcast, JCA Law After Office, covering immigration, law, and the Filipino-Canadian experience.
- Members of the firm have appeared as interview guests on Filipino-Canadian community video channels to discuss legal topics.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking available
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In-person servicesLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2016–2022 · median 7 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Ateneo de Manila University, University of Toronto Faculty of Law 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
JCA Law Office's office is in the Yonge and Eglinton corridor of midtown Toronto, a strip of mid-rise and high-rise office and residential towers along the Yonge subway line. Because the firm's clients come from the Filipino-Canadian community across the wider Toronto area rather than only the immediate blocks around the office, being a short walk from a subway station matters more here than it would for a firm built around walk-in local traffic. The building has paid underground parking, with additional street parking available on the surrounding side streets for clients driving in.
Frequently asked questions
- Does JCA Law Office handle family sponsorship and other immigration applications?
- Yes. The firm's immigration practice covers family sponsorship, Express Entry applications, work and study permits, and citizenship applications.
- I need an NBI clearance or a special power of attorney processed from Canada. Can JCA Law Office help?
- Yes. The firm handles Philippine document services including NBI clearance, with express delivery in around 10 business days, along with special power of attorney and notarial services such as affidavits and certified copies.
- Does JCA Law Office handle divorce and child custody matters?
- Yes. The firm's family law practice covers divorce, separation agreements, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
- What languages does the JCA Law Office team speak?
- The team speaks English, Tagalog, and Bisaya (Cebuano) with clients.
- How much does a consultation with JCA Law Office cost?
- The firm's stated consultation fee is 199 dollars for 15 minutes or 299 dollars for 30 minutes, plus 13 percent HST, with senior lawyers billing at a higher rate for additional time. Professional staff may provide an initial screening at no charge.
- Can I meet with JCA Law Office by phone or video instead of in person?
- Yes. The firm offers virtual consultations by phone, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, in addition to in-person meetings at its Yonge Street office.
Where to find them
204-2323 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C9 · 855-522-5290
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