I have been working in the law industry for over 13 years. I am well experienced in different areas of law including:
- Immigration Law
- Criminal Law (Young Persons under 18 years)
- Family Law-custody, access and Child Protection matters
In every case, I do dedicate my time and effort into giving my clients the best possible results.
I would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and provide you the best service I can.
Information about Fatma Khalid
QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
- Results-driven, culturally-sensitive, and highly dedicated offering the benefit of extensive private practice knowledge in the Family, Criminal and Immigration sectors.
- Track record of resounding and sustainable success in defending clients from all ages, income levels, and cultural backgrounds.
- An effective communicator, able to quickly foster and maintain productive ties with clients, courtroom personnel, staff, and management from all organizational levels.
- Fluent in Swahili with conversational ability in French.
- Initially began career – and spent one year – as a Prosecuting Trial Attorney with the Tanzanian Ministry of the Attorney General.
Legal Skills, Strengths, & Competencies: Legal Advocacy • Family lawCriminal Law (Substantive & Procedural) Federal & Provincial Government Relations • Non-Profit Corporations, Immigration & Refugee Issues • Litigation & Appeals • NegotiationsPreparation of Legal Briefs, Opinions, & Legal Submissions/Motions General Skills, Strengths, & Competencies:Budgeting & Operational Cost Controls • Business Management & AdministrationProblem-Solving & Decision-Making • Persuasive & Effective PresentationsStaff Mentoring & Supervision •Team Building & Organizational Leadership
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Criminal Defense AttorneyJeffry House and Associates (Toronto, Ontario) 1997Recruited to accompany senior partner in defending middle-income individuals and members of low-income groups such as the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty Assistant Prosecutor International Tribunal on Human Rights in Colombia (Toronto, Ontario) 1999 Defense Attorney
Fatma Khalid, Barrister & Solicitor (Toronto, Ontario) 2000Opened up a law practice – serving individuals – specializes in Criminal law-youth, Immigration matters and Family law. Meet with and advise clients of their legal rights and procedures in order to determine feasibility in resolving a variety of individual concerns. Research numerous legal precedents and gather evidence to support clients. Represent clients in initial court proceedings. Attend pre-trials, judicial pre-trials, preliminary hearings, and trials in effort to resolve issues in a timely manner.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Bachelor of Law, LL.B. (Hons)
University of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
- Completed Joint Committee Accreditation
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Toronto, Ontario)
- Masters of Law (family law), LL.M.
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Toronto, Ontario)
Awards
- Awarded two scholarships for academic excellence: Mary-Jane Mossman (LL.M.)
- York University Graduate fellowship (York University)
