Santos Cesar Law Professional Corporation
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
About Santos Cesar Law Professional Corporation
Santos Cesar Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto firm that practices immigration and real estate law, with a client base that includes Portuguese and Spanish speaking newcomers to Canada. It's led by founder Rafael Santos Cesar, who earned a law degree from the Catholic University of Salvador in Brazil and a Master of Law from the University of Liverpool in England before qualifying to practice in Ontario through the National Committee on Accreditation. The founder is a Barrister and Solicitor with the Law Society of Ontario. The firm's website names Rafael Santos Cesar as the official lawyer for LIUNA Local 183.
The immigration practice covers refugee claims, deportation defence, judicial reviews, work permits, spousal sponsorship, Express Entry, LMIA assessments, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, CBSA matters, and humanitarian and compassionate applications, alongside residential real estate work. The team includes an associate lawyer, a law clerk, and several legal assistants, and the firm offers its services in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Rafael Santos Cesar also hosts a monthly segment called Falando de Imigracao, Portuguese for Talking About Immigration, on Golive TV for Brazilian and Portuguese audiences considering a move to Canada. The office sits in the Lawrence Heights area of North York, and clients can book consultations by phone, email, or WhatsApp.
Practice areas
In the community
- Rafael Santos Cesar hosts a monthly segment on Golive TV called Falando de Imigracao, aimed at Brazilian and Portuguese audiences interested in immigrating to Canada.
Good to know
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This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Law schools
- University of Liverpool 1 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office at 1020 Lawrence Ave West sits in the Lawrence Heights area of North York, close to the Lawrence West subway station on Line 1. That station serves the surrounding Lawrence Heights, Lawrence Manor, and Glen Park communities. Transit access matters for a firm whose immigration and real estate clients often need in-person appointments for document signing and filings, on top of the phone, email, and WhatsApp consultations the firm already offers.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Santos Cesar Law help me apply for refugee protection in Canada?
- Yes. Refugee applications are one of the firm's core immigration services, alongside deportation defence and judicial reviews.
- I've been told I'm facing deportation, can the firm help?
- Santos Cesar Law lists deportation cases and pre removal risk assessment (PRRA) applications among its immigration services.
- Does Santos Cesar Law handle spousal sponsorship applications?
- Yes, spousal sponsorship is listed among the firm's immigration services, along with work visas and Express Entry applications.
- I'm buying a home in Toronto, can the firm help with the closing?
- Santos Cesar Law also practices real estate law alongside its immigration work.
- Does the firm offer consultations in Portuguese or Spanish?
- Santos Cesar Law's website is published in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and the firm serves Portuguese and Spanish speaking clients.
- How do I book a consultation with Santos Cesar Law?
- The firm can be reached by phone, email, or WhatsApp at its office on Lawrence Avenue West in Toronto.
Where to find them
1020 Lawrence Ave West #303, Toronto, Ontario M6A 1C8 · 416-712-6090
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