Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Joel Sandaluk is a partner at Mamann Sandaluk LLP and a senior immigration and refugee lawyer with over 25 years of experience. Since his call to the Ontario Bar in 2000, Joel has practiced exclusively in the field of Canadian immigration and refugee law.
He leads the firm’s Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group, where he represents clients in complex and high stakes matters before the Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Courts, and all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
Joel’s practice focuses on a wide range of litigation and enforcement matters, including:
- Refugee protection claims
- Immigration detention reviews
- Sponsorship and deportation appeals
- Inadmissibility cases involving medical, criminal, or national security concerns
- Judicial reviews and appeals before the Federal Court
- Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications
- Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)
Recognized for his strategic advocacy and hearing room expertise, Joel regularly advises individuals facing removal from Canada, including those subject to enforcement actions by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
In addition to his legal practice, Joel plays a key role in mentoring and supervising associate lawyers at the firm, ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal representation across all files.
Joel is a frequent media commentator on immigration policy, refugee protection, and border enforcement. He is regularly consulted by Canadian and international media outlets and has appeared on national television and in major publications.
He is a sought-after speaker at continuing professional development (CPD) programs hosted by the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, Osgoode Hall Law School, and the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.
Joel is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration Section, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL), and the Refugee Lawyers Association (RLA).
