69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General Practice Lawyers in New Westminster, BC: 2026 rankings
663 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in New Westminster: My Visa Source Law MDP, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): LAM LEGAL - TRIAL LAWYERS, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 663.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Pax Law Corporation, 885 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 663 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
663 New Westminster general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 663 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in New Westminster at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Visa Source Law MDP | 69 | 4.8★ (865) | Vancouver, 17 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | LAM LEGAL - TRIAL LAWYERS | 69 | 4.9★ (270) | Vancouver, 17 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Resolutions Law Corporation | 69 | 4.8★ (397) | Burnaby, 9 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Acumen Law Corporation | 69 | 4.5★ (617) | Vancouver, 15 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Filkow Law Vancouver | 68 | 4.7★ (170) | Vancouver, 15 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Legalbird | Family and Civil Litigation | 68 | 4.8★ (168) | Delta, 7 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Filkow Law Surrey | 67 | 4.9★ (59) | Surrey, 9 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Randhawa Law Centre | 67 | 4.8★ (276) | Surrey, 7 km away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation | 66 | 5.0★ (59) | Vancouver, 17 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Pioneer Law Corporation | 66 | 5.0★ (254) | Burnaby, 4 km away | — | — |
All 663 general practice lawyers in New Westminster, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Vancouver, 17 km away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 9 km away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 15 km away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 15 km away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 7 km away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 9 km away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 7 km away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 17 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 4 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 7 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 418 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 6 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 18 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 17 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 885 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Walia Law Group
Based in Surrey, 12 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 16 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 7 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 17 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 9 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 7 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 GBC Law
Based in Burnaby, 6 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 LMN Law Group
Based in New Westminster
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Metro Law Office
Based in Burnaby, 7 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 17 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 663 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LeBeau Law | 64 | 4.9★ (155) | 6 km |
| 27 | Gosal & Company | WorkSafeBC (WCB) Lawyers | 64 | 4.7★ (284) | 6 km |
| 28 | Pacific Point Law Corporation | 64 | 4.9★ (139) | 20 km |
| 29 | Smukowich Law Corporation | 64 | 4.9★ (53) | 17 km |
| 30 | Elegant Law Corporation | 64 | 5.0★ (62) | 9 km |
| 31 | Raj Gill Law Corporation | 64 | 4.4★ (180) | 7 km |
| 32 | Crossroads Law | 64 | 4.9★ (284) | 17 km |
| 33 | KSW Lawyers | Surrey Law Firm | 64 | 4.7★ (236) | 8 km |
| 34 | Kinman & Associates | 64 | 4.8★ (95) | In New Westminster |
| 35 | Grewal Litigation | 64 | 4.9★ (31) | 21 km |
| 36 | Merchant Law Group LLP | 64 | 4.8★ (148) | 8 km |
| 37 | GKS Law Firm | 64 | 4.8★ (135) | 5 km |
| 38 | Keystone Law Group | 64 | 4.9★ (132) | 8 km |
| 39 | Hilex Law | 64 | 5.0★ (20) | 17 km |
| 40 | HS Law Corporation | 64 | 4.9★ (80) | 12 km |
| 41 | Paperclip Law | 64 | 4.9★ (218) | 17 km |
| 42 | Portside Law Corporation | 64 | 4.7★ (97) | In New Westminster |
| 43 | Truman Law | 64 | 5.0★ (42) | 9 km |
| 44 | Rana Law Group | 64 | 5.0★ (25) | 7 km |
| 45 | Sportschuetz & Company Construction Law Firm | 64 | 5.0★ (132) | 15 km |
| 46 | Warnett Hallen LLP | 64 | 5.0★ (155) | 17 km |
| 47 | Law Boutique | 64 | 4.9★ (51) | 8 km |
| 48 | ATAC LAW Corp. | 64 | 4.7★ (183) | 8 km |
| 49 | Bear Creek Law LLP | 63 | 4.9★ (85) | 5 km |
| 50 | Murphy Battista LLP - Vancouver | 63 | 4.8★ (225) | 17 km |
Also serving New Westminster
20 more general practice lawyers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atticus Legal Family Lawyers | 4.2★ (80) | In New Westminster |
| Bronson Jones Gray & Company, LLP | In New Westminster | |
| Clean Divorce | 4.7★ (29) | In New Westminster |
| de GUZMAN LAW CENTRE | 3.7★ (3) | In New Westminster |
| Gonzalez Law Corporation | 5.0★ (6) | In New Westminster |
| Law Offices of Rahul Aggarwal | 4.2★ (5) | In New Westminster |
| Madeline Hall | 1.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| McCardell & Associates | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| McCormack & Company Law Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| McDonald Accident Injury Law | 4.3★ (11) | In New Westminster |
| Merrigan & Co. | 4.7★ (19) | In New Westminster |
| Michael S Menkes Barrister & Solicitor | In New Westminster | |
| Onyx Law Group | 5.0★ (3) | In New Westminster |
| Perceptive Law | 5.0★ (4) | In New Westminster |
| Peter Yi, | 5.0★ (2) | In New Westminster |
| RKD Law Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| SAPPERTON LAW, head office of The Sea to Sky Law Group | 4.5★ (16) | In New Westminster |
| Sporer Mah & Co | 5.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
| Valerie M Little - Law Corporation | 4.6★ (82) | In New Westminster |
| West Coast ADR Law Group | 3.0★ (1) | In New Westminster |
How we ranked New Westminster general practice lawyers
We scored 663 New Westminster general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In New Westminster data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
General practice lawyers in New Westminster: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Westminster?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in New Westminster, BC is My Visa Source Law MDP with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. LAM LEGAL - TRIAL LAWYERS (#2) and Resolutions Law Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 663 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in New Westminster?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 663 general practice lawyers serving New Westminster, BC. 4 of them are based in New Westminster; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which general practice lawyers in New Westminster are open 24/7?
17 ranked general practice lawyers in New Westminster post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are LAM LEGAL - TRIAL LAWYERS (#2), Acumen Law Corporation (#4) and Filkow Law Vancouver (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in New Westminster work on weekends?
53 of 663 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are My Visa Source Law MDP (#1), LAM LEGAL - TRIAL LAWYERS (#2) and Resolutions Law Corporation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do New Westminster general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 663 rated general practice lawyers in New Westminster is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Pax Law Corporation has the most, 885 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general practice lawyers outside New Westminster count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the New Westminster city centre, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do general practice lawyers in New Westminster, BC charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in New Westminster, BC ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in New Westminster?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for New Westminster
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 663 general practice lawyers serving New Westminster.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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