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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Surrey, BC
Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group is a client-centred legal practice built on decades of combined courtroom experience. Our team, led by nationally recognized legal authorities Rob Dhanu KC and Uphar Dhaliwal, specializes in criminal, family, and immigration law, with a track record of handling high-profile cases across British Columbia. We prioritize understanding clients' real-life circumstances to craft tailored legal strategies that deliver measurable results.Our approach integrates multidisciplinary expertise, leveraging a network of professionals to address both legal and personal challenges. With offices in Surrey and Abbotsford, we serve clients throughout BC and beyond, offering services in multiple languages. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our appellate success, media recognition, and client testimonials highlighting our compassionate yet tenacious advocacy.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Immigration Law
Appellate Advocacy
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined courtroom experience in criminal, family, and immigration law
- Our team includes nationally recognized legal authorities appointed by the Crown
- We provide multilingual services in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu
- Our client-centred approach addresses both legal and personal life circumstances
- We offer appellate advocacy with proven success overturning convictions
Associations and certifications
- King's Counsel
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
24/7 availability
Compassionate representation
Successful case outcomes
Clear communication
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all levels of criminal charges from summary offenses to serious indictable matters. We represent clients facing drug-related charges, assault, weapons offenses, and complex federal cases. Our team includes former Crown prosecutors who understand both sides of the legal system. We focus on protecting clients' rights while developing strategic defenses tailored to individual circumstances. Our appellate experience allows us to challenge unjust convictions at higher courts when necessary.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support negotiations, and property division. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy. We address complex issues like international child custody disputes and domestic violence protection. Our team works with counselors and financial experts to create holistic solutions that protect both legal rights and family relationships during transitional periods.
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice assists with permanent residency applications, work permits, family sponsorships, and citizenship processes. We represent clients facing deportation or visa issues before immigration tribunals. Our experience includes complex cases involving criminal inadmissibility and refugee claims. We provide strategic guidance for both individual immigrants and businesses seeking to sponsor foreign workers. Our team stays current with evolving immigration policies to ensure compliance while achieving clients' relocation goals.
Appellate Advocacy
We specialize in appellate advocacy with proven success overturning unjust convictions at higher courts. Our team prepares comprehensive appeal packages challenging legal errors in trial proceedings. We focus on identifying constitutional violations, procedural irregularities, and sentencing discrepancies. Our appellate experience extends to both criminal and immigration law matters. We maintain strong relationships with senior counsel for complex cases requiring additional expertise at the appellate level.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer mediation and arbitration services as alternatives to traditional litigation. Our certified mediators facilitate negotiations in family law disputes, contract disagreements, and civil matters. This approach often reduces costs and emotional stress while maintaining privacy. We help clients develop mutually beneficial solutions through structured negotiations. Our team includes former Crown prosecutors who understand how to leverage ADR techniques effectively when facing government agencies or opposing counsel resistant to settlement.
People
Rob Dhanu
Co-Founding Partner
Appointed King's Counsel in 2023, Rob Dhanu is a former Crown prosecutor with decades of courtroom experience. He specializes in complex criminal defense and appellate advocacy, frequently appearing in media as legal commentator. His practice focuses on high-stakes cases requiring strategic litigation and constitutional challenges.
Uphar Dhaliwal
Co-Founding Partner
Recognized for excellence in family law, Uphar Dhaliwal combines legal expertise with compassionate client representation. She specializes in child custody matters and complex divorce settlements, maintaining strong advocacy skills in court while prioritizing amicable resolutions through mediation.
Rebecca Gill
Associate Lawyer
Rebecca Gill focuses on criminal defense and immigration law, known for achieving favorable outcomes in assault and firearms cases. Her client-centered approach emphasizes clear communication and proactive case management, with experience handling both trial and appellate matters.
Sarbi Bassi
Legal Professional
Sarbi Bassi contributes to the firm's family law practice with focus on property division and spousal support negotiations. She combines legal expertise with practical solutions for clients navigating complex financial aspects of family law matters.
Mohit Chhibber
Legal Professional
Mohit Chhibber provides dedicated legal representation with emphasis on client communication and case preparation. He demonstrates strong commitment to understanding client needs while developing effective legal strategies in both criminal and family law matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, immigration law, appellate advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to handle complex cases that intersect multiple legal areas.
How does the firm handle urgent legal matters?
We provide 24/7 legal representation for urgent matters including emergency bail hearings, immediate deportation risks, and protective family law orders. Our team maintains constant availability for critical situations.
What makes the firm's approach different from other law practices?
Our 'Real Life Legal Solutions' approach combines courtroom excellence with understanding clients' personal circumstances. We integrate legal strategy with practical life considerations through our network of professional counselors and experts.
Do you offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, we provide legal services in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu in addition to English, ensuring clear communication for diverse clients across British Columbia.
How does the firm handle complex appellate cases?
Our team has proven success overturning convictions at the BC Court of Appeal. We conduct thorough case reviews, identify legal errors, and develop compelling appellate arguments with supporting expert testimony when needed.
What payment options are available for legal services?
We offer flexible fee structures and payment plans tailored to individual circumstances. Our team discusses transparent pricing options during initial consultations to ensure accessible legal representation.
