WHAT IS A FAKE LAWYER ?
A fake lawyer is someone who claims to be a lawyer or legal adviser or who uses the title “Maître” without being registered with the Quebec Bar or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
Such a person is therefore practicing law illegally.
GOOD TO KNOW
Only Quebec lawyers and notaries, immigration and citizenship consultants and people who help you free of charge can represent you or advise you about immigration.
Below you will find some information you will need to deal with someone who is practicing law illegally.
Where to start ?
Check whether the person is a lawyer in good standing
WHERE TO FIND
AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE?
Choose your representative carefully
YOU’RE DEALING WITH A FAKE LAWYER. WHAT NOW?
File a complaint or report a fake lawyer
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Mr. Le Paresseux is a fake lawyer. You won’t find his name and contact information in the Quebec Bar’s directory of lawyers.
BEWARE!
Where to find a representative authorized to practice immigration law ?
• Montreal Bar referral service
• Quebec Bar’s directory of lawyers
• Legal aid for immigration law
• Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l’immigration (AQAADI)
• Justice Pro Bono
• Chambre des notaires du Québec
Do you want to be represented or get advice about immigration ?
Only Quebec lawyers and notaries, immigration and citizenship consultants and people who help you free of charge can do so.
Mr. Le Bélier is a fake lawyer. You won’t find his name and contact information in the Quebec Bar’s directory of lawyers.
BEWARE!
Where to find a representative authorized to practice immigration law ?
• Montreal Bar referral service
• Quebec Bar’s directory of lawyers
• Legal aid for immigration law
• Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l’immigration (AQAADI)
• Justice Pro Bono
• Chambre des notaires du Québec
Do you want to be represented or get advice about immigration ?
Only Quebec lawyers and notaries, immigration and citizenship consultants and people who help you free of charge can do so.
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