Edelmann & Co. is a progressive Vancouver law firm based in the Gastown neighbourhood that focuses on immigration, refugee, citizenship and criminal law. The firm emphasizes the intersection of these practice areas and represents clients at all levels of immigration and criminal courts, handling both administrative applications and courtroom litigation.
The firm maintains a multi-disciplinary team of partners, lawyers and legal support staff and is active in professional education and public legal discourse, with attorneys participating in continuing legal education and industry presentations. This combination of litigation experience and practice-focused scholarship contributes to the firm’s reputation for handling complex, contested matters in immigration and criminal arenas.
Edelmann & Co. approaches client service by preparing both straightforward and complex applications while prioritizing litigation where necessary to protect clients’ status and rights. The practice includes advising on admissibility and detention matters, refugee protection claims, citizenship and temporary and permanent residence applications, and defending individuals facing criminal charges that may have immigration consequences.
