Dogen Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 71 handling Immigration Law.
About Dogen Law
Dogen Law is a Toronto area immigration firm based in North York, run by Marjan Dogen. The practice concentrates on one specific problem: helping people who can't get into Canada because of a past criminal record, including DUI convictions, theft, assault, and drug offences. The two main tools it works with are criminal rehabilitation applications, a permanent fix available once at least five years have passed since a sentence was completed, and temporary resident permits, which cover a single planned trip when that five year window hasn't opened yet. The firm also runs a free online eligibility assessment so a prospective client can get a first read on their options before booking a consultation.
Marjan Dogen is a Barrister and Solicitor in Ontario, a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, and is also licensed with the Florida Bar. That combination came out of a dual Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and Michigan State University College of Law, plus an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from York University. The path has included work at a Toronto immigration law firm advising clients on immigration matters, and, before returning to Ontario in 2016, a role at one of the largest e-discovery law firms in the United States on anti-trust litigation and mergers and acquisitions. Marjan Dogen has also advised individual and corporate clients on immigration matters between Canada and the United States.
Practice areas
In the community
- The firm maintains a large library of public blog articles walking through specific inadmissibility scenarios, such as domestic violence convictions, drug convictions, and working in Canada with a criminal record, aimed at helping people understand their options before they ever book a consultation.
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The neighbourhood
Dogen Law's office is in a 21 storey Class A tower at 5000 Yonge Street that was built in 2004 and connects directly to the North York Centre subway station, on a stretch of Yonge Street that's grown into one of North York's main clusters of professional offices. That fits a practice whose clients are dealing with a border crossing rather than a local dispute: people are travelling in from across Canada and the United States for a consultation, not walking over from next door, so the direct subway connection and the surrounding cluster of restaurants and shops make an out of town visit a bit easier to plan around.
Frequently asked questions
- I got a DUI in the past and now I can't get into Canada. Can Dogen Law help?
- This is exactly the kind of case the firm concentrates on. Its practice pages and blog walk through DUI related inadmissibility specifically, and the two main paths it uses, a criminal rehabilitation application or a temporary resident permit, are built around convictions like this one.
- What's the difference between criminal rehabilitation and a temporary resident permit?
- Criminal rehabilitation is a permanent solution that becomes available once five or more years have passed since a sentence was fully completed. A temporary resident permit covers a single planned trip and can be used any time, including before that five year window opens, but it doesn't remove the inadmissibility itself.
- How long does a criminal rehabilitation application take?
- The firm's services page puts typical processing at 6 to 18 months once an application is submitted, and it only becomes available after 5 or more years have passed since a sentence, probation, or driving ban was completed.
- How long is a temporary resident permit valid for?
- According to the firm, a TRP's validity is set by immigration officials based on individual circumstances and can range from a single day up to three years. A single entry permit expires as soon as the holder leaves Canada, while a multi entry permit stays valid until its expiry date.
- Does Dogen Law offer a way to check my situation before I book a consultation?
- Yes. The firm offers a free online eligibility assessment on its site as a first step, before any paid consultation.
- Where is Dogen Law located and how do I reach the office?
- The office is at 5000 Yonge Street, Suite 1901, North York. The firm can be reached at (416) 946-1888 or toll free at 1 (888) 421-6777.
Where to find them
5000 Yonge St #1901, North York, ON M2N 7E9 · 416-946-1888
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