If you are searching for a paralegal in Aurora, Ontario, Judi Simms Paralegal Professional Corporation offers the experience, credentials, and client-first approach your legal matter deserves. Based in nearby Richmond Hill and serving clients throughout York Region — including Aurora, Newmarket, King City, and Stouffville — our firm has been providing exceptional paralegal services since 1994.

Our team of six dedicated legal professionals is led by Judi Simms, a licensed paralegal and full member of both the Law Society of Ontario and the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Since 2008, Judi has also served as President of the Paralegal Society of Canada — a distinction that speaks to her standing within the profession and her long-term commitment to raising the standard of paralegal services across the country.

For Aurora clients, that means you are working with a firm at the forefront of the paralegal profession, guided by the principle that has defined our practice since day one: Service First.

Aurora occupies a distinctive place within York Region. It is a community that takes pride in its heritage and small-town character while embracing steady, thoughtful growth. Home to a mix of established families, professionals, and an increasing number of newcomers to Canada, Aurora’s legal needs reflect that diversity — from immigration matters and family sponsorships to property disputes and business-related Small Claims.

At Judi Simms Paralegal, we understand that Aurora clients value professionalism, responsiveness, and clear, honest communication above all else. Our firm has built its reputation over three decades by delivering exactly that — treating every client’s matter with the same attention and diligence regardless of its complexity, and ensuring that no client ever feels lost or uninformed during the legal process.

Our international network, including partnerships with agencies in Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and Iran, and our contacts within Canadian and international educational institutions, means we are well-equipped to assist Aurora’s growing newcomer population alongside its long-established residents.

Aurora’s population has grown and diversified steadily over the past decade, with a rising number of families arriving from across the globe to put down roots in this welcoming York Region community. Whether you are a newcomer navigating your first immigration application, a permanent resident looking to sponsor a family member, or someone facing a difficult immigration challenge, our licensed immigration consultants are here to guide you with clarity and confidence.

We provide Aurora clients with comprehensive immigration services, including:

• Permanent residency and Express Entry applications
• Provincial Nominee Programs (all provinces and territories)
• Spousal and parental sponsorship
• Parent and grandparent Super Visas
• Student visas and study permits
• Temporary resident visas and permits
• Work permits and LMIA applications
• Refugee and humanitarian and compassionate claims
• Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRA)
• Detention reviews
• Immigration appeals before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada
• Citizenship applications and PR card renewals
• Revocation of landed immigrant status

Immigration matters often carry significant emotional weight alongside their legal complexity. Our team approaches every case with both the rigour it requires and the sensitivity it deserves — keeping you informed, prepared, and supported throughout the process.

As of October 1, 2025, Ontario’s Small Claims Court limit has risen to $50,000, opening the door to a wider range of disputes that can be resolved without the expense and complexity of Superior Court proceedings. For Aurora’s community of professionals, small business owners, and homeowners, this is a meaningful development.

Whether you are pursuing compensation for a contractor who left a renovation unfinished, seeking repayment of a personal loan, defending against an unjustified claim, or resolving a commercial dispute with a supplier or client, Judi Simms Paralegal brings the experience and preparation necessary to represent your interests effectively in Small Claims Court.

Our Small Claims Court services for Aurora clients include:

• Thorough case evaluation and strategic advice
• Preparation of all claim forms, defences, and court submissions
• Evidence gathering, documentation, and organization
• Representation at settlement conferences, motions, and trials
• Mediation and negotiated settlement support

Aurora’s residents tend to approach disputes thoughtfully and prefer resolution where possible. Our mediation capabilities and settlement negotiation experience mean we can often help clients reach satisfactory outcomes without the time and stress of a full trial — while remaining fully prepared to go to court when that is what the situation demands.

Aurora’s real estate market has seen sustained growth over the past several years, with a healthy rental sector serving young professionals, students, and families across the town. As rental activity increases, so too do the disputes that require resolution before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — and having skilled, current representation can determine the outcome.

Ontario’s rental legislation was significantly updated under Bill 60, passed in November 2025. These changes affect both landlords and tenants in Aurora and must be clearly understood before taking any action:

• Landlords may now apply to the LTB for eviction due to non-payment of rent within 7 days of serving an N4 Notice, reduced from the previous 14-day period
• Fixed-term leases no longer automatically convert to month-to-month tenancies upon expiry, allowing landlords to renegotiate the next lease term
• Landlords issuing an N12 Notice for personal use are no longer required to provide one month’s rent compensation, but must give the tenant 120 days’ notice
• The LTB appeal period has been cut from 30 to 15 days
• Stricter evidentiary standards and shorter processing times require both landlords and tenants to be better prepared than ever

Judi Simms Paralegal is fully current on all Bill 60 changes and can advise Aurora clients — on either side of a tenancy dispute — on the most effective steps to take.

Our landlord and tenant services include:

• Preparation and review of all LTB forms, notices, and applications
• Lease agreement review and strategic advice
• Representation at all LTB hearings
• Guidance on eviction proceedings and tenant defences
• Advice on rent arrears, maintenance disputes, and quiet enjoyment issues

Aurora clients also have access to our full suite of supplementary legal and professional services:

• Notarization — certified notarization of affidavits, statutory declarations, and official documents for legal, personal, and business purposes
• Commissioner of Oaths — Judi Simms is a Commissioner of Oaths authorized to administer oaths and verify documents across all forums, with trained support staff available for timely, accessible service
• Translation Services — professional document translation for immigration, legal, business, and personal contexts, formatted to satisfy official requirements and prevent processing delays
• Contract Review and Negotiation — practical, plain-language guidance on contract terms, obligations, and enforceability for homeowners, small business owners, and individuals entering significant personal agreements
• Mediation — Judi Simms holds certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Windsor Law School and offers professional mediation services for business disputes, civil matters, and family conflicts

For Aurora homeowners considering a renovation contract, small business owners entering into supplier agreements, or neighbours navigating a property dispute, our contract review and mediation services offer a sensible, cost-effective path to resolution.