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WHAT IS A FAKE LAWYER ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fake lawyer is someone who claims to be a lawyer or legal adviser or who uses the title \u201cMa\u00eetre\u201d without being registered with the Quebec Bar or the Chambre des notaires du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such a person is therefore practicing law illegally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find some information you will need to deal with someone who is practicing law illegally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to start ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check whether the person is a lawyer in good standing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHERE TO FIND
AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choose your representative carefully<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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YOU’RE DEALING WITH A FAKE LAWYER. WHAT NOW?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

File a complaint or report a fake lawyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participate in our awareness campaign and help us prevent problems. Download our free awareness tools and share them on social media or post them in your office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll even print them for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Le Paresseux is a fake lawyer. You won\u2019t find his name and contact information in the Quebec Bar\u2019s directory of lawyers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to find a representative authorized to practice immigration law\u2009?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Montreal Bar referral service
\u2022 Quebec Bar\u2019s directory of lawyers
\u2022 Legal aid for immigration law
\u2022 Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des avocats et avocates en droit de l\u2019immigration (AQAADI)
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\u2022 Chambre des notaires du Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do you want to be represented or get advice about immigration ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Quebec lawyers and notaries, immigration and citizenship consultants and people who help you free of charge can do so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Le B\u00e9lier is a fake lawyer. You won\u2019t find his name and contact information in the Quebec Bar\u2019s directory of lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to find a representative authorized to practice immigration law\u2009?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Montreal Bar referral service
\u2022 Quebec Bar\u2019s directory of lawyers
\u2022 Legal aid for immigration law
\u2022 Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des avocats et avocates en droit de l\u2019immigration (AQAADI)
\u2022 Justice Pro Bono
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Only Quebec lawyers and notaries, immigration and citizenship consultants and people who help you free of charge can do so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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