Business Details
Specialized Immigration & Criminal Law Representation
Edelmann & Co. & Co. is a progressive law firm based in Vancouver's historic Gastown neighbourhood, specializing in immigration, refugee, citizenship, and criminal law. Our expertise lies at the intersection of these complex legal areas, with a particular focus on litigation. We represent clients in all levels of immigration and criminal courts, handling both straightforward applications and intricate legal challenges.With decades of combined experience, our team is dedicated to challenging unjust immigration decisions, advocating for refugee protections, and defending individuals facing criminal charges with transnational implications. We prioritize client-centered advocacy, maintaining rigorous professional standards while navigating the evolving landscape of Canadian immigration and criminal law.
Services
Immigration Law
Criminal Defense
Refugee Claims
Citizenship Applications
Admissibility Challenges
Detention Reviews
Criminal Appeals
Extradition Defense
Humanitarian Appeals
Border Prosecutions
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized litigation expertise at the intersection of immigration and criminal law
- Our team has decades of combined experience in federal court proceedings
- We provide comprehensive representation for complex admissibility and refugee protection matters
- Our lawyers maintain active roles in legal education and policy development
- We combine strategic advocacy with personalized client support throughout legal processes
What people say
High standards of communication
Professional staff
Wonderful people
Successful application process
Expert legal guidance
Services
Immigration Law
We handle all aspects of immigration law including temporary and permanent residence applications, citizenship matters, and family sponsorships. Our expertise extends to complex admissibility issues, misrepresentation cases, and residency obligation disputes. We represent clients before immigration tribunals and federal courts, providing strategic counsel on compliance with Canadian immigration regulations while advocating for favorable outcomes through litigation and negotiation.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice focuses on cases with immigration implications, including charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. We represent clients at bail hearings, trials, and appeals, emphasizing mitigation strategies that consider both criminal penalties and immigration consequences. Our team specializes in constitutional challenges and sentencing arguments that balance legal accountability with clients' immigration status considerations.
Refugee Claims
We assist individuals seeking refugee protection in Canada through both inland claims and overseas resettlement applications. Our services include preparing basis of claim forms, presenting evidence before refugee tribunals, and challenging adverse decisions through judicial review. We specialize in complex cases involving political persecution, gender-based violence, and LGBTQ+ asylum claims, ensuring thorough documentation of country conditions and personal risk factors.
Admissibility Challenges
We represent clients facing immigration inadmissibility allegations related to security, criminality, or misrepresentation. Our practice includes responding to procedural fairness letters, preparing rehabilitation applications, and litigating removal orders before immigration divisions. We develop comprehensive strategies to overcome inadmissibility through humanitarian and compassionate considerations, ministerial relief applications, and federal court interventions.
Criminal Appeals
Our appellate practice focuses on challenging unjust criminal convictions and disproportionate sentences with immigration consequences. We handle appeals before provincial and federal courts, emphasizing errors in trial court reasoning and evolving legal standards. We specialize in cases where criminal outcomes directly impact immigration status, working closely with immigration counsel to develop integrated legal strategies that address both criminal and immigration law implications.
People
Erica Olmstead
Partner / Lawyer
Erica Olmstead practices immigration, refugee, and criminal law with extensive experience in complex inadmissibility cases. She regularly appears before federal courts and immigration tribunals, teaching appellate advocacy at UBC Law School while maintaining an active litigation practice.
Erin C. Roth
Partner / Lawyer
Erin C. Roth specializes in immigration litigation and criminal defense with transnational implications. She actively contributes to legal education programs and frequently presents on immigration law developments while maintaining a robust courtroom practice.
Molly Joeck
Lawyer
Molly Joeck focuses on refugee protection and immigration appeals, co-organizing legal education programs on immigration developments. She combines practical legal representation with policy advocacy in her practice areas.
A. Connie Campbell
Lawyer
Connie Campbell provides legal counsel on immigration compliance and admissibility matters, supporting clients through complex immigration processes while collaborating with senior lawyers on appellate strategies.
Beth Friesen
Lawyer
Beth Friesen assists clients with citizenship applications and immigration detention reviews, focusing on procedural fairness in immigration proceedings while contributing to the firm's litigation support.
Questions
What immigration services does Edelmann & Co. & Co. & Co. specialize in?
We handle all aspects of immigration law including residency applications, admissibility challenges, refugee claims, and citizenship matters with particular expertise in complex litigation cases.
Do you handle criminal cases with immigration consequences?
Yes, we specialize in criminal defense cases where immigration status is at risk, including charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Can you help with refugee protection claims?
Our firm represents refugee claimants at all stages, from initial applications through appeals, with particular experience in politically sensitive and gender-based asylum cases.
What court levels do your lawyers appear before?
Our lawyers practice before all Canadian immigration tribunals, provincial superior courts, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of Canada in complex appellate matters.
How do you handle admissibility challenges?
We develop comprehensive strategies for inadmissibility cases including rehabilitation applications, ministerial relief, and federal court interventions tailored to each client's circumstances.
Do you offer consultations for immigration-criminal law intersections?
Yes, we provide specialized legal opinions on cases involving both immigration and criminal law implications, helping clients understand potential consequences and mitigation strategies.
