Steven Tress, Immigration Lawyer - Criminal Defence

A Canadian Immigration Lawyer and a Criminal Lawyer with a practice in downtown Toronto, Steven graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1986 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1988.

With over 35 years experience, Steven represents clients in all types of immigration matters, both inside and outside Canada, as well as appeals from various types of decisions of Citizenship and Immigration Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency to the Federal Court of Canada, and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Steven represents clients charged with all types of criminal offences and conducts trials in all levels of courts, as well as conviction and/or sentence appeals. He also represents clients at bail hearings, bail reviews and bail pending appeal.

Steven is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association. He has been active with various sections and committees of the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario), including:

• Criminal Justice Section Executive
• Immigration Law Section
• Joint Committee on Court Reform
• Advisory Committee to the Attorney General of Ontario
• Annual Institute Committee
• Continuing Legal Education Committee

Steven has lectured for various Criminal Law and Immigration Law programs, as well as served as an instructor at Herzing College’s Paralegal Program, Academy of Learning Immigration Consultant Program and the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bar Admission Course.

We are proud to welcome our newest edition to the team as a Junior Associate.

Erika is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Toronto Lawyers Association.

Erika attended the University of Toronto for three years before being accepted to the Common Law program at the University of Ottawa. She earned her J.D. (Juris Doctor), graduating with honours, and completed the Law Practice Program at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Alice graduated from the University of Toronto in 2016 and has been working with our firm as a legal assistant since 2017.

At our firm, keeping up with recent developments in the law and procedures is essential to providing quality representation and ensuring desirable results.

Client communication is important to us. If we are not available to speak with you personally when you call, you may leave a detailed and confidential message and we will return your call within 24 hours. In urgent cases, we will return your call on a priority basis.
 

Farhan Ahmed1691699286 ★★★★★ I am immensely pleased with the outstanding assistance provided by Steven Tress, Criminal and Immigration Lawyer, and his proficient team in resolving my work permit issue. Their seamless and exemplary services showcased their deep expertise in immigration matters. From the moment I engaged their services, their professionalism and dedication were evident, guiding me through each step with clarity and precision. Thanks to their diligent efforts, my work permit concerns were resolved beyond my expectations. I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Tress and his team to anyone seeking top-notch immigration legal support.shumyla mughal1691073273 ★★★★★ All I know about Steven is he an honest and kind gentleman with plenty of knowledge. On top of that he is highly professional and he would always there for his client just a text away. Bless youWade Alexander1658325535 ★★★★★ I had the pleasure of receiving legal advice from Mr. Tress. He is straight forward, knowledgeable in his practice area, and personable. Thank you very much for your help!SUHAIB MUSTAFA1647803892 ★★★★★ Steven is the most AMAZING lawyer I have ever met! He has solid foundations of the law and will definitely guide you to the best solution there is to your situation. His fees are affordable as you are hiring the best lawyer there is so it's very worth it. He gives his clients the time of day and ensures you know that he is there for you. If you need an expert, then he is the one to go to and you won't regret it.A JAM1638880370 ★★★★★ Steven provided excellent legal advice, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all the details of my case. I truly admire his composure, work ethic and most of all his professionalism and being a real subject matter expert.Alejandra Talbot1618945016 ★★★★★ I luckily found Steve on Google. Nothing beats experience... very professional, direct (no BS) and attentive to details. My case was a total mess and somehow he and his assistant Alice made sense of it and came with a simple and strong case that worked in my favor. Very responsive, I usually had an answer within the next minutes or hours, and understanding of my financial situation, I actually think the time they have put in my case was probably worth more then what I have been charged. Thank you.Akhil Akku1618513977 ★★★★★ Steven is a highly professional lawyer who you can trust with. I had many problems with my work permit and he helped me a lot. Thanks Steven. Gonna consult you with my PR papersAlex1618287487 ★★★★★ Steven Tress is an excellent lawyer. Steven helped me out of this darkest time of my life, got my legal status back. Steven Tress has my strongest recommendation.Вадим Иванов1607043982 ★★★★★ Excellent service, excellent approach to customers, I recommend it to everyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation, is absolutely satisfied with the result of the work done, my best feedback is good day to everyone!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dean San Jose1603197760 ★★★★★ My wife and I definitely made the right decision when we chose Steven to represent us. Very professional, direct, precise and detailed. His team made an otherwise complicated and stressful immigration process seem simple. Thank you Steven and Alice.Benzita Kumar1585955579 ★★★★★ Steven tress is one of the best criminal lawyer who helped me to get my sister and her family to Canada.Thank you Tress for helping me