Sofia Dharamshi

Sofia joined Rodriguez Lee LLP as a Partner in 2020 after working with a full-service law firm in Mississauga for 11 years, where she was the Senior Family Law Associate. Sofia has devoted her practice to Family Law exclusively since being called to the Ontario Bar in 2009.

A passionate advocate, Sofia has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice on a broad range of matters including adoption, access or parenting-time scheduling, custody or parent decision-making, child support, spousal support, property division and the sale of property, restraining orders, divorce and varying, staying, or enforcing court orders. She has experience in all areas of litigation including conducting uncontested and contested trials, motions, conferences as well as summary judgment hearings and has 8 reported decisions.

Sofia looks for creative and fair solutions to achieve the best results for her clients, whether inside or outside the courtroom. She has a no-nonsense approach and is cost-conscious and efficient in her negotiations of marriage/cohabitation contracts, parenting and/or separation agreements.

To provide her clients with a less adversarial approach to achieving settlement, she is also fully trained in the Collaborative Law process and can also provide representation at both Mediations and Arbitrations. She can also engage in limited scope retainers for clients who are looking for affordable ways to secure representation.

Sofia has particular experience with inter-jurisdictional applications and service issues under the Hague Convention.

In the past, her passion for social justice has led her to work with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the Civil Litigation Branch of the Department of Justice and Canada Customs and Border Services.

When not working, Sofia is a parent volunteer, a mentor for those seeking to enter the legal profession and enjoys spending time with her family.

To discuss the possibility of retaining Sofia as your Family Law lawyer, she may be contacted at [email protected] or by calling (289) 845-9000 ext. 201.