71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Ottawa, ON: 2026 rankings
54 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Ottawa: Rezaur Rahman Law Office, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews.
- 23
Open 24 hours (per Google): FLAGSHIP IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION SERVICES INC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #23 of 54.
- 28
Most-reviewed: Marwah Law, 480 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #28.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Ottawa immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 54 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Ottawa 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 | Rezaur Rahman Law Office | 71 | 5.0★ (205) | Ottawa | — | Top score |
| 2 | Olalere Law Office | 68 | 4.9★ (318) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 3 | Schindler Visa Services | 67 | 5.0★ (135) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 4 | Azzi Law | Immigration Lawyers | 67 | 4.8★ (187) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 5 | Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers | 67 | 5.0★ (122) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 6 | Ronalee Carey Law | 67 | 4.8★ (203) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 7 | Brum Immigration | 67 | 4.9★ (57) | Ottawa | Sat | — |
| 8 | Slipacoff Immigration Law | 66 | 5.0★ (71) | Kanata, 19 km away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sarvan Immigration Consultant | Canada Immigration Consultancy | 66 | 5.0★ (17) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | GrandWest Immigration consultants | 66 | 4.8★ (112) | Ottawa | — | — |
All 54 immigration lawyers in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 19 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Kumararatne Law
Based in Ottawa
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 15 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Leatherback Law
Based in Ottawa
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 17 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Venko Law Firm
Based in Nepean, 9 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Jacques Despatis
Based in Ottawa
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 IC Canada
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 20 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 14 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration 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 54 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Slipacoff Immigration Law | 61 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 27 | Slipacoff Immigration Law | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 km |
| 28 | Marwah Law | 60 | 5.0★ (480) | In Ottawa |
| 29 | Taub Julie Immigration Law | 60 | 4.7★ (123) | In Ottawa |
| 30 | Warren Creates | 60 | 3.2★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 31 | North Pole Immigration | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| 32 | Nutakor Law | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| 33 | Marin Immigration Law | 59 | 5.0★ (57) | In Ottawa |
| 34 | NURIYE SAHIN | 59 | 4.0★ (7) | 7 km |
| 35 | Vasquez Law | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 km |
| 36 | DNG Law | 58 | 5.0★ (193) | In Ottawa |
| 37 | Law Office of Sandra Said | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 km |
| 38 | Mi Casa Canada Immigration Services | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 km |
| 39 | Kalsana Immigration Consultancy Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 km |
| 40 | Akl Immigration Law Firm Near Ottawa | Ontario | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | In Ottawa |
| 41 | Mandall Immigration Law | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | In Ottawa |
| 42 | Bytown Law - Ottawa Family & Divorce Lawyer | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | In Ottawa |
| 43 | Boghossian Morais LLP | 56 | 4.9★ (74) | In Ottawa |
| 44 | Farah Immigration | 56 | 5.0★ (80) | 9 km |
| 45 | Binny Law | 55 | 4.8★ (75) | In Ottawa |
| 46 | Sidak Sandhu Law | 54 | 5.0★ (39) | 5 km |
| 47 | DUVADIE Law Professional Corp. | 54 | 4.8★ (30) | In Ottawa |
| 48 | Setzer Immigration Law | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| 49 | Cabinet Francois K Law Office | 53 | 3.8★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 50 | Mehrez Law | 53 | 5.0★ (37) | 19 km |
Also serving Ottawa
20 more immigration lawyers within 64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & C Law Firm LLP | 4.7★ (48) | In Ottawa |
| Achille Kabongo Law Office | 4.7★ (46) | In Ottawa |
| Bayne Sellar Ertel Macrae | 4.3★ (48) | In Ottawa |
| Daniels Law Firm | 4.4★ (45) | In Ottawa |
| David Anber's Law Office | 4.8★ (127) | In Ottawa |
| Dhiman Law Professional Corporation | 5.0★ (97) | In Ottawa |
| Dimitri Trofimoff Lawyer | 4.9★ (238) | In Ottawa |
| Francis Mehr LLP | 4.3★ (56) | In Ottawa |
| Gowling WLG | 4.4★ (39) | In Ottawa |
| Guertin Poirier Avocates / Lawyers | 4.7★ (57) | In Ottawa |
| Hameed Law | 4.8★ (62) | In Ottawa |
| JJZ LAW | 4.9★ (64) | In Ottawa |
| Kilongozi Law Office | 4.7★ (43) | In Ottawa |
| LMS Lawyers LLP | 4.2★ (80) | In Ottawa |
| Martel Law Office | 4.1★ (53) | In Ottawa |
| Menendez Law Refugee and Immigration | 5.0★ (47) | In Ottawa |
| NAV LAW FIRM | 4.9★ (112) | In Ottawa |
| Nelligan Law | 4.7★ (291) | In Ottawa |
| Odette Rwigamba Lawyers Professional Corporation | 4.3★ (36) | In Ottawa |
| RavenLaw LLP - Ottawa | 4.7★ (72) | In Ottawa |
How we ranked Ottawa immigration lawyers
We scored 54 Ottawa immigration 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 Ottawa 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 an immigration lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many immigration law 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.
- Check the lawyer is in good standing with a state bar or law society; immigration lawyers can be licensed in any state.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an immigration 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?
- What are my options, and what are the risks of each?
- Which government fees are not included in your fee?
- 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.
Immigration lawyers in Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ottawa?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Ottawa, ON is Rezaur Rahman Law Office with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews. Olalere Law Office (#2) and Schindler Visa Services (#3) follow. We ranked 54 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Ottawa?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 54 immigration lawyers serving Ottawa, ON. 35 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Ottawa are open 24/7?
1 ranked immigration lawyer in Ottawa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is FLAGSHIP IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION SERVICES INC. (#23). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Ottawa work on weekends?
5 of 54 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brum Immigration (#7), Sarvan Immigration Consultant | Canada Immigration Consultancy (#9) and FLAGSHIP IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION SERVICES INC. (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ottawa immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated immigration lawyers in Ottawa is 5.0★, with a median of 31 reviews. Marwah Law has the most, 480 reviews, and ranks #28. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank immigration lawyers?
Each immigration 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 immigration lawyers outside Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Ottawa city centre, our service radius for immigration 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 immigration 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 immigration lawyers in Ottawa, ON charge?
Immigration lawyers often charge a flat fee per application; government processing fees are separate. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Who can legally represent me in an immigration matter?
In Canada, paid representatives must be lawyers, Quebec notaries or licensed immigration consultants regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of immigration lawyers in Ottawa, ON 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 54 immigration lawyers serving Ottawa.
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