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Your Trusted Legal Partner in British Columbia
Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group is a client-centered law firm founded on the principle that understanding clients' real-life circumstances is essential to achieving optimal legal outcomes. Our team, led by nationally recognized legal authorities Rob Dhanu KC and Uphar Dhaliwal, combines decades of courtroom experience with a commitment to personalized service. We specialize in criminal defense, family law, immigration, and personal injury cases, providing strategic legal solutions tailored to each client's unique situation.Our approach integrates multidisciplinary expertise through partnerships with trusted professionals in counseling, healthcare, and other fields to address the root causes of legal challenges. With offices in Abbotsford and Surrey, we serve clients across British Columbia and beyond, offering multilingual support in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Our track record includes successfully handling high-profile cases and appellate victories that demonstrate our dedication to protecting clients' rights and futures.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Immigration Law
Personal Injury
Wills and Estates
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined courtroom experience in complex legal cases
- Our team includes nationally recognized legal authorities frequently featured in major media outlets
- Multilingual services available in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu
- Client-centered approach integrating legal strategy with real-life circumstances
- Proven success in appellate victories and high-profile case resolutions
Associations and certifications
- King's Counsel (KC)
What people say
Outstanding service
Compassionate representation
Successful case outcomes
Always available
Client-centered approach
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles complex cases including assault, drug trafficking, and firearms charges. We provide aggressive representation at trial and appellate levels, with a focus on minimizing consequences and protecting clients' futures. Our team's experience includes former Crown prosecutors and nationally recognized legal authorities.
Family Law
We address complex family law matters including custody disputes, divorce settlements, and spousal support. Our approach prioritizes clients' emotional needs while achieving practical solutions. The practice includes handling cross-border family law issues and working with counseling professionals to address underlying family dynamics.
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice covers Canadian and US immigration law, including family reunification, work permits, and deportation defense. We represent clients before immigration tribunals and courts, with expertise in complex cases involving criminal inadmissibility and refugee claims.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, and other incidents. Our focus is securing fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements or courtroom litigation when necessary.
Wills and Estates
Our estate planning services include will creation, power of attorney documents, and trust establishment. We help clients protect assets and plan for future healthcare decisions while ensuring compliance with British Columbia's legal requirements.
People
Rob Dhanu
King's Counsel, Co-Founding Partner
Former Federal Crown prosecutor with decades of courtroom experience. Recognized legal authority in criminal defense and family law. Frequently appears as legal commentator on CBC, CTV, and Global News. Appointed King's Counsel in 2023 for legal excellence and service to the profession.
Uphar Dhaliwal
Co-Founding Partner
Licensed in BC, Yukon, and Washington State. Specializes in family law, immigration, and wills. Regular presenter at legal conferences and law schools. Known for compassionate representation in complex custody cases and cross-border immigration matters.
Rebecca Gill
Associate Lawyer
Experienced criminal defense attorney handling charges from assault to drug trafficking. Active in the Fraser Valley Criminal Law Association and Community Legal Assistance Society. Recognized for reducing serious charges to manageable outcomes through strategic defense.
Mohit Chhibber
Associate Lawyer
Practices family law, immigration, and refugee law. Represents clients in Provincial and Supreme Courts as well as federal immigration tribunals. Provides services in English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Successfully argued administrative deferrals with Canada Border Services Agency.
Sarbi Bassi
Legal Professional
Supports the legal team with case preparation and client communication. Works closely with attorneys to ensure efficient case management and client support. Provides multilingual assistance in client interactions and document preparation.
Questions
What areas of law does Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, immigration law, personal injury claims, and wills & estates. Our client-centered approach addresses interconnected legal issues across these practice areas.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our team provides legal services in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu to better serve our diverse client base across British Columbia.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine decades of courtroom experience with a real-life approach that addresses both legal issues and their underlying personal circumstances through multidisciplinary professional partnerships.
Do you handle cases outside British Columbia?
While based in Abbotsford and Surrey, we handle cases throughout Canada and the Yukon, with experience in cross-border legal matters and federal court proceedings.
What experience does the firm have with appellate cases?
Our team has successfully overturned convictions at the BC Court of Appeal, demonstrating our expertise in handling complex appellate matters with potential nationwide implications.
Reviews (6)
S. G.
Dec 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Rob, Rebecca and the entire team at DDLaw are exceptional at what they do. We arrived feeling overwhelmed and upset and left feeling calm and educated. Rob & Rebecca took care of everything, keeping us informed along the way and achieved the best possible outcome for us. We highly recommend DDLaw.
Rob, Rebecca and the entire team at DDLaw are exceptional at what they do. We arrived feeling overwhelmed and upset and left feeling calm and educated. Rob & Rebecca took care of everything, keeping us informed along the way and achieved the best possible outcome for us. We highly recommend DDLaw.
Ron N.
Dec 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Rob & Danica were very professional and very helpful with our legal requirements. They always went extra mile to make sure we got the best resolution.
Rob & Danica were very professional and very helpful with our legal requirements. They always went extra mile to make sure we got the best resolution.
Jamie Fehr
Nov 29, 2021
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I highly recommend this law firm. Uphar was counsel for our family situation, and she made a stressful and overwhelming situation feel bearable at every turn, from beginning to end. She listened to our story. She engaged at a deeper level, going beyond the mere facts to the heart of the matter. She was emotionally intuitive, insightful, aggressively proactive in helping us build a defense, and showed that she genuinely cared. The closer we got to trial, and the more pressure seemed to build in our situation, the more she seemed to be in her element. She obviously works exceptionally well under
Keld Iversen
Nov 09, 2021
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I cant express enough the gratitude and respect that I have for Rob and his team. I am from a Scandinavian culture where rule of law and the family model is completely different than the western world that we reside in.
Rob was able to demonstrate that and prove my innocence of allegations that were extremely hurtful to me
It was a learning experience and eye opener
I would recommend Rob in any situation as his experience and compassion is second to none.
Rob was able to demonstrate that and prove my innocence of allegations that were extremely hurtful to me
It was a learning experience and eye opener
I would recommend Rob in any situation as his experience and compassion is second to none.
Sinan
Oct 22, 2021
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I chose Rob to represent me due to his previous experience as a prosecutor. He is a very professional, compassionate and fantastic lawyer. He was extremely attentive and made sure he addressed every one of my concerns with the legal process throughout. He kept me informed and comfortable through the entire process and the end result was nothing short of amazing. Thank you again Rob & Danica. I absolutely recommend him and DDLaw Group to anyone who needs great representation.
Steven Huhn
Oct 11, 2021
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I was involved with a legal battle that made me feel as though I had no chance to win. I was uncertain as to whether or not I needed a lawyer, mostly because of the cost and because I have never had to deal with anything like this in my past. But let me say that not only was hiring Dhanu Dhaliwal Law a great idea but they over exceeded my expectations and got all the charges dropped. I felt listened to and I was treated with respect. I would highly recommend Rob Dhanu as a lawyer.
