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

Lawyers Directory

Where to find
an authorized representative ?

Choose your representative carefully

Resources

You’re dealing with a fake lawyer. What now?

File a complaint or report a fake lawyer

Complaint forms

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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