Kingwell Immigration Law
5 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
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Kingwell Immigration Law is a Toronto based immigration and refugee law firm founded by Daniel Kingwell, a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law with the Law Society of Ontario. Kingwell holds a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School (1999) and a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's University (1995), and worked as a partner and litigation team leader at Mamann Sandaluk before starting the firm. Over more than 20 years of practice, Kingwell has represented hundreds of clients in complex immigration matters, with a focus on Federal Court litigation. The Best Lawyers directory has recognized Kingwell in The Best Lawyers in Canada for immigration law since 2026, and the firm also holds a Best Law Firms recognition.
The firm's five lawyers, Kingwell along with associates Christian Julien, Sam Zimmerman, Amanat Sandhu, and Matthew Traister, handle litigation before the Federal Court and the Immigration and Refugee Board's divisions, alongside visa, permanent residence, and citizenship applications. The practice covers deportation defence, inadmissibility matters, humanitarian and compassionate applications, pre-removal risk assessments, and spousal, conjugal partner, and parental sponsorships. Two senior legal assistants on the team are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants. The firm's cases have drawn coverage from CBC News, the Toronto Star, and the National Post, including reporting on citizenship revocation and cancellation matters.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Sam Zimmerman joined the firm in May 2024.
- Daniel Kingwell spoke at the Canadian Bar Association's Immigration Law Conference in May 2024.
- Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Kingwell in The Best Lawyers in Canada for immigration law since 2026, and the firm holds a Best Law Firms recognition.
In the community
- The firm publishes a blog covering removal orders, detention reviews, CBSA processes, and other deportation related topics.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Virtual appointments
By appointment
In-person servicesLawyers 5
Certified Specialists
A designation granted by the Law Society of Ontario, not a self-declared area of focus.
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1999 · median 27 years in practice 1 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), University of Ottawa, University of Windsor (Dual J.D., 2021), Western University 5 of 5 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Punjabi
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Kingwell Immigration Law's office is in the DBRS Tower at 181 University Avenue, part of the Adelaide Place office complex in downtown Toronto's financial core. The Class A building connects directly to Toronto's PATH pedestrian network and offers TTC subway access, placing the firm among the law and finance offices that line University Avenue.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kingwell Immigration Law handle Federal Court litigation?
- Yes. The firm's practice centres on litigation before the Federal Court, along with proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board's Immigration Division, Immigration Appeal Division, Refugee Protection Division, and Refugee Appeal Division.
- Can the firm help if my Canadian citizenship has been revoked or questioned?
- The firm's case list includes citizenship revocation and cancellation matters, and its cases in this area have been covered by CBC News, including reporting on citizenship status revoked or questioned years after it was granted.
- Does Kingwell Immigration Law handle spousal or family sponsorship applications?
- Yes. The practice includes spousal, conjugal partner, and parental or dependent child sponsorship applications.
- What if I'm facing a removal order or deportation from Canada?
- The firm handles deportation defence, inadmissibility matters, and pre-removal risk assessments, and its blog publishes guides on removal orders, detention reviews, and CBSA removal processes.
- How many lawyers work at Kingwell Immigration Law?
- The firm has five lawyers: founder Daniel Kingwell and associates Christian Julien, Sam Zimmerman, Amanat Sandhu, and Matthew Traister, supported by two senior legal assistants who are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants.
- Where is Kingwell Immigration Law located and how do I reach the firm?
- The office is in the DBRS Tower at 181 University Avenue, Suite 2200, in downtown Toronto. Consultations can be booked through the firm's online scheduling system.
Where to find them
DBRS Tower, 181 University Avenue, Suite 2200, Toronto, ON M5H 3M7 · 416-988-8853
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