Jarvis Yap Ortega
Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public
A client-service-oriented law firm guided by one philosophy: excellent legal services at the least cost to you.
- Called to the Philippine Bar in 1995
- Ontario Bar since 2005
- Family-run practice
How we can help
From family matters and immigration to wills and notarizations — practical legal help, explained clearly.
Family Law
Separation, divorce, custody and support.
Immigration
Visas, residency, citizenship and appeals.
Criminal Matters
Representation from first appearance to trial.
Small Claims
Resolving money disputes in Small Claims Court.
Real Estate (Sales)
Legal work on property sales.
Personal Injury
Pursuing fair compensation after an injury.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Plan ahead for your family.
Notary & Commissioning
Affidavits, invitations and notarizations.
Your trusted legal partner
Jarvis Yap Ortega obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines, and was called to the Bar in 1995.
- PhilippinesAssociate Lawyer at Richard W. Sison & Associates and at Hermosisima, Sison and Inso, then Principal Partner of Ortega and Mayol Law Office — general litigation in civil, criminal and corporate matters.
- CanadaArticled at the Law Office of Francisco Luna, admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2005, and later opened his own law office in Scarborough.
- Philippine legal issuesClients with legal matters in the Philippines can be referred to trusted lawyers and firms there.
What our clients say
“There is something to be said in working with a small family business. Mr. Ortega was so helpful and made everything so easy. We have been trying to put together our will for over 8 years, we procrastinated thinking it will be a long and tedious process. It was not at all. Our questions and concerns were addressed and it was literally done in a few hours. Thank you to both Mr. & Mrs. Ortega.”
MI R“Knowledgeable and professional Mr. Ortega. He knows his work very well and is very straightforward. Highly recommended.”
Romeo Yuayan“I can say from inside experience that Mr. & Mrs. Ortega are compassionate about their clients and work hard for their clients. I highly recommend them both.”
“Fast service and good communication.”
Arpita ChatterjeeReviews from clients on Google and Yelp.
Our office
Conveniently located on Ellesmere Road in Scarborough.
Office hours
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm
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Have a legal question?
Contact us to arrange an initial consultation.