TAS Law Office
1 lawyer · Established 2014 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
About TAS Law Office
TAS Law Office is a Toronto immigration, family, and criminal defence practice run by lawyer Teklemichael Abebe Sahlemariam. The firm handles refugee claims, family reunification and sponsorship, permanent residency, citizenship applications, and work and study permits, along with criminal defence work covering charge representation, bail hearings, appeals, and negotiations. Its office is on Danforth Avenue near Pape Avenue, at the eastern end of the strip most Torontonians know as Greektown, and the firm describes itself on its website as having worked with clients from more than 30 countries and handled over 1,500 cases.
Sahlemariam's own history is tied closely to that client base. The founder arrived in Canada in 2005 after fleeing Ethiopia in 2001 and spending four years as a refugee in Kenya, later earning a law degree from the University of British Columbia and a master's degree from the University of Ottawa before being called to the Ontario bar in 2014. Sahlemariam has since spoken publicly about the refugee determination process, telling ByBlacks.com magazine that for many clients, "we are not just their lawyers, we also act as their therapist to provide them with emotional support."
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Completed articling in 2013 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2014.
- Holds a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia (2010) and a Master of Laws from the University of Ottawa (2011).
- Listed on the Legal Aid Ontario roster for refugee law matters.
- In 2025, helped organize a fundraising campaign, together with another Toronto lawyer, that raised roughly 1 million Ethiopian birr over 15 days to support legal defense funding for detainees facing trial in Ethiopia.
In the community
- Runs ongoing pro bono legal clinics that provide free legal guidance to underserved immigrant communities.
- Hosts workshops and seminars to help immigrants understand their legal rights and obligations in Canada.
- Has given media commentary on immigration and refugee issues, including being quoted by ByBlacks.com magazine on the refugee determination process.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits on Danforth Avenue near Pape Avenue, on the eastern stretch of the corridor known as Greektown, a strip of independent shops and restaurants that draws crowds every August for the Taste of the Danforth festival. It's a fitting spot for a practice built around newcomers to Canada: the same avenue that made its name on one wave of immigration now runs through a mix of longtime Greek businesses and newer storefronts reflecting Toronto's broader immigrant communities.
Frequently asked questions
- Can TAS Law Office help me sponsor a family member to come to Canada?
- Yes. Family reunification and sponsorship applications are part of the firm's immigration practice, alongside permanent residency, citizenship, and work and study permit applications.
- I'm applying for refugee status in Canada, can TAS Law Office represent me?
- Yes, refugee claims are a core part of the practice. The firm is also listed on the Legal Aid Ontario roster for refugee law matters, so clients who qualify for a Legal Aid certificate may be able to use it there.
- I've been charged with a criminal offence in Toronto, does TAS Law Office handle criminal defence?
- Yes. The firm represents clients on criminal charges, including bail hearings, appeals, and negotiations.
- Where is TAS Law Office located and what are its hours?
- The office is on Danforth Avenue near Pape Avenue in Toronto, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- How big is TAS Law Office?
- It's a small, founder-led firm based in Toronto's Danforth and Pape area, with legal research support alongside the principal lawyer.
- How do I book a consultation with TAS Law Office?
- The firm's site invites people to reach out by phone, email, or its contact form to arrange a consultation about an immigration or criminal matter.
Where to find them
B - 715 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L2 · 437-263-5443
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