Anser Farooq
Senior Trial Lawyer
Anser Farooq is a Senior Trial Lawyer at Anser Law Professional Corporation. The courtroom is where he excels and feels at home. Trials are his passion and clients are never disappointed with his preparation, determination and desire to succeed.
Mr. Farooq graduated with a B.A. (Hons) Degree majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Psychology from York University. He was in the Masters’ program at York University with a focus on Medical and Psychiatric Anthropology prior to commencing law school.
He obtained his Law degree from the University of Alberta before being called to the bar in Ontario in 2002.
After working at a downtown Toronto law firm, Mr. Farooq established Anser Law Professional Corporation.
He has successfully litigated many high-profile cases of local, national and international interest while appearing in the Superior Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Several of Mr. Farooq’s cases have been featured in various legal databases and media outlets such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, the New York Times and the Law Times.
Mr. Farooq is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. When he is not fiercely advocating for his clients, he likes to engage in various sports and outdoor activities.
Mr. Farooq can be reached at anser@anserlaw.com
Accomplishments
Notable Cases
Our firm has had many cases referenced on legal case databases, local, national & international newspapers (Mississauga News, The Star, Globe & Mail, The Post, New York Times), YouTube, Wikipedia and various other publications.
We represented two members of the 2006 infamous “Toronto 18” terrorism plot: Ibrahim Aboud and Qayyum Jamal. Both had their charges stayed in April 2008.
In 2007 we represented Ayad Mejid whose charges were dismissed after a judge found that Mejid's rights were violated by investigators. In April 2011, Majid filed a lawsuit against the Government of Canada where he is again being represented by Mr. Farooq.
Mr. Farooq was also counsel for Khurram Sher, who was alleged to have participated in an Ottawa terrorism plot. On October 13, 2010, Sher was released on bail and later acquitted.
Shivani Balcharan
Managing Lawyer
Nicole Ohn-Heeralal
Lawyer
At Anser Law Professional Corporation, we provide incomparable service to our clients and are result driven. Our firm is built on strong work ethic with an emphasis that no case is difficult to handle based on our expertise & experience within the legal field.
Umar Farooq
Office Manager and Commissioner of Oaths
Faiz Ahmed Khan
Articling Student
18 Years of Experience.
Appointments available in Evenings & on Weekends
Multilingual Staff - We speak English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Family like atmosphere - friendly and approachable.
MATTERS WE DEAL WITH
Anser Law Professional Corporation can advise and represent you in all areas of Criminal, Civil, and Family Law including: