Tefancy Law
Built on Resilience. Driven by Experience. Committed to Diligence.
About Us
Tefancy Law is a Calgary based law firm focused on Canadian immigration and refugee law.
What we do
We represent individuals and families with immigration applications, refugee claims, immigration appeals, and judicial review proceedings before the Federal Court of Canada.
Our approach
Our work is grounded in careful case preparation, strategic advocacy, and respect for the human circumstances that bring clients into Canada’s legal system.
With more than 15 years of consulting experience, we bring practical insight to immigration and refugee matters.
Additional legal services
- Family law
- Wills and estates
- Notarial services
The firm intends to expand its services gradually in response to client needs and available professional expertise.
We are committed to delivering legal services in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and the standards of the legal profession in Alberta.
Our Team
Tewolde Woldu Yohannes
Founding lawyer
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Eritrea
- Master of Laws (LL.M), Dalhousie University
- University of Calgary Faculty of Law, Foreign Trained Lawyers Program (FTLP)
Areas of focus
- Immigration and refugee matters
- Tribunal representation and advocacy
- Complex applications and strategy
- Judicial Review applications
- Family law
- Wills and estates
Hasitha Jayathilake
Associate lawyer
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Ecology (minor in Anthropology), University of Calgary
- Juris Doctor, University of Calgary
- Master of Public Policy, University of Calgary
Areas of focus
- Work permits and temporary residence
- Family sponsorship and humanitarian and compassionate applications
- Judicial Review
- Procedural fairness requests
- Temporary resident permits and inadmissibility matters