L|A Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 455 handling Criminal Defence.
About L|A Law
L|A Law is a single lawyer practice in downtown Toronto focused on two areas: criminal defence and immigration, refugee, and citizenship law. On the criminal side, the firm takes on bail hearings, assault and aggravated assault charges, theft and fraud, domestic assault, and sexual assault matters. On the immigration side, it handles refugee hearings, business immigration categories, Express Entry applications, visitor visas, family and spousal sponsorships, work permits, humanitarian and compassionate applications, and study permits. The practice is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster and accepts legal aid certificates for criminal law and refugee matters.
The firm's lawyer, Laheeb Akbarzad, holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Public Policy from Germany, and is licensed as a Barrister and Solicitor by the Law Society of Ontario. Before turning to criminal and immigration law, Akbarzad's background included work with international organizations such as USAID, the U.S. State Department's INL project, and the World Bank, along with several Toronto nonprofits focused on community development. Akbarzad completed the Law Practice Program at Ryerson University and articled at a criminal law firm in Toronto. The practice serves clients in English, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, and Urdu/Hindi.
Practice areas
In the community
- The firm's lawyer is a member of the advisory committee of Unisphere Canada, a Toronto nonprofit that provides free entrepreneurial support, including skills training, mentorship, and zero-interest loans, to women and youth newcomers.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is at 65 Front Street East (also addressed as 11 Church Street), a low rise commercial building dated to 1872 that sits within Toronto's St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. Its polychrome brick and stone detailing, and its position facing the Gooderham Flatiron Building, are among the features that contribute to the block's heritage character.
Frequently asked questions
- I was charged with assault or domestic assault in Toronto. Can L|A Law represent me at a bail hearing?
- Yes. The firm's criminal practice covers bail hearings along with assault, aggravated assault, theft and fraud, domestic assault, and sexual assault charges.
- I'm applying for refugee status in Canada. Does L|A Law handle refugee hearings?
- Yes, refugee hearings are part of the firm's immigration practice, along with humanitarian and compassionate applications and other refugee related work.
- I want to sponsor my spouse or a family member to come to Canada. Can L|A Law help with a sponsorship application?
- Yes. Family and spousal sponsorship is one of the immigration services the firm lists, alongside Express Entry, work permits, study permits, and visitor visas.
- Does L|A Law accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- Yes. The firm is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster and accepts legal aid certificates for criminal law and refugee matters.
- Do you speak languages other than English?
- Yes. L|A Law's lawyer is fluent in English, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, and Urdu/Hindi, which can help clients who aren't as comfortable working in English.
- Where is the office located and how big is the firm?
- L|A Law is a single lawyer practice at 65 Front Street East, Suite 300, in downtown Toronto's St. Lawrence neighbourhood.
Where to find them
65 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B5 · 647-588-2759
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