Joel Andrew Sandaluk

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:

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.