Criminal Defence
A diligent, zealous defence when your freedom and future are on the line. We pursue every avenue to protect your rights.
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Ottawa lawyers. On your side.
DUVADIE Law.
In your defence.
When the stakes are personal, your lawyer should be too. Fearless advocacy. Thoughtful counsel. A way forward.
Criminal defence · Family law · ImmigrationServing Ottawa & Eastern OntarioEnglish · French · NepaleseLegal Aid acceptedCall (613) 422-1155
Our areas of practice
Different challenges.
The same commitment.
Life doesn’t fit neatly into legal categories.
Our understanding of how criminal, family, and immigration law intersect sets us apart.
Family Law
Clear guidance through life’s most personal challenges. Protecting your interests with care, resolve, and practical solutions.
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Your next chapter deserves a strong foundation. Experienced counsel for living, working, and building a future in Canada.
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A lawyer who knows the law.
And knows you.
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, DUVADIE Law is a firm that practices criminal, family, and immigration law. The firm’s primary focus is litigation, but it also has the expertise to provide all the services that family and immigration law demand.
DUVADIE Law prides itself on its knowledge regarding the ways criminal, family, and immigration law intersect. For over a decade, the firm has delivered quality legal services at affordable rates.
Ash’s personal commitment to fearless advocacy and being attentive to his clients’ needs provides the foundation for DUVADIE Law’s client-focused philosophy.
Ash Duvadie
Meet Ash & Our Firm Ash’s journey
From three countries
to your courtroom.
Ash is passionate about litigation. As an immigrant to Canada himself, he understands what it means to navigate a new system.
Read Ash’s full storyNepal · USA · Canada
Ash grew up mostly in Nepal, USA and Canada.
University of Minnesota
During his undergraduate degree, Ash worked with an insurance law litigation team for a multinational insurance company in the Midwestern United States.
Boston, Massachusetts
After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree, Ash worked for a cutting edge hi-tech and urban planning company.
University of Ottawa
Ash took a year off to travel in Asia and Europe before immigrating to Canada, then attended the University of Ottawa to study law.
Called to the bar · 2009
Ash has practiced law in jurisdictions across Ontario and in Alberta since he was called to the bar in 2009.
Courts and tribunals where Ash has represented clients
- Ontario Court of Justice
- Ontario Superior Court of Justice
- Ontario Court of Appeal
- Federal Court of Canada
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
- Immigration Appeal Division
Criminal law results
Outcomes that
speak for themselves.
A selection of matters DUVADIE Law has handled. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Aggravated assault, assault with a weapon
OutcomeA.D. was acquitted of all charges.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 124 (1)(c)
OutcomePlea deal accepted; the restaurant paid a small fine.
Kidnapping and confinement
OutcomeB.D., and her family were acquitted on all charges.
Blog & insights
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In our clients’ words
Trust, earned one client at a time.
I am very pleased with Mr. Ashish (“ASH”) Duvadie and DUVADIE Law for their legal professional work. It has drastically changed my life and impacted me in a very positive way. Mr. Duvadie is approachable via phone, text and email. I could contact him anytime with a question or concern. Mr. Duvadie was professional and diligent in guiding me through a matter. He is an excellent lawyer who knows how to take care of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Ashish (“ASH”) and the law firm DUVADIE Law.
We are both medical doctors and have busy schedules. In our dealings with Ash, we have found him to be professional and efficient. His advice is to the point. Ash is one smart lawyer who knows his laws and always kept our interest in mind. Ash was always available to communicate and provide pertinent advice via phone, email or text. He is a tech savvy lawyer. We are definitely going to recommend our friends to Ash who are in need of law advice and solutions.
Ash Duvadie What can I say. This guy is unbelievable with the way he truly cares about your case and listens to you. When I was in trouble Ash was there to understand my case and to ensure me that he will do everything in his power to assist me. Ash went through the process with me and gave me my options and helped guided me to the best case scenario. Ash goes into details and seems he doesn’t rest constantly looking into your case. It was a nervous feeling entering the courtroom but a relief when the Crown sees Ash and was like (Oh no not him) expressing how good Ash is as a lawyer. I would and do recommend Ash to anyone I know.
Ash Duvadie What can I say. This guy is unbelievable with the way he truly cares about your case and listens to you. When I was in trouble Ash was there to understand my case and to ensure me that he will do everything in his power to assist me. Ash went through the process with me and gave me my options and helped guided me to the best case scenario. Ash goes into details and seems he doesn’t rest constantly looking into your case. It was a nervous feeling entering the courtroom but a relief when the Crown sees Ash and was like (Oh no not him) expressing how good Ash is as a lawyer. I would and do recommend Ash to anyone I know.
I am very pleased with Mr. Ashish (“ASH”) Duvadie and DUVADIE Law for their legal professional work. It has drastically changed my life and impacted me in a very positive way. Mr. Duvadie is approachable via phone, text and email. I could contact him anytime with a question or concern. Mr. Duvadie was professional and diligent in guiding me through a matter. He is an excellent lawyer who knows how to take care of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Ashish (“ASH”) and the law firm DUVADIE Law.
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