Co-founder of Giroux O’Connor Immigration Law, Me Giroux practises primarily in immigration law. However, his experience in criminal law also enables him to assist clients facing charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. Me Giroux speaks French, English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, allowing him to provide a wide range of legal services to a diverse clientele.

Me Giroux’s background is somewhat atypical:

In 2013, he discovered Mexico during his first international trip. From his earliest interactions with Mexicans, he quickly realized that he shared a strong affinity with them, marking the beginning of a profound connection with Latin America.

A few months later, Me Giroux returned to Mexico with a one-way ticket, this time for a two-month immersion with the goal of learning Spanish. Upon arrival, he began studying at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Thanks to rigorous discipline, he soon became fluent in Spanish, which allowed him to fully integrate and form friendships with locals. Fascinated by the country, his stay—initially planned for two months—stretched into a full year.

Mr. Giroux later returned to Canada, where he began the Integrated Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies and Modern Languages at Université Laval in Quebec City. While perfecting his Spanish, he also began learning Portuguese. He completed his university studies with an exchange year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he further strengthened his Portuguese language skills.

Upon completing this first degree, Me Giroux chose to pursue his passion for law, a field that had always greatly interested him. He enrolled in the Faculty of Law at McGill University in Montreal, where he quickly developed a strong interest in criminal law, the field to which he decided to fully devote himself. As a student, Me Giroux became actively involved in criminal law work, interning with judges at the Court of Québec and assisting Professors Me Marie Manikis and Me Alexandre Bien-Aimé (now a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec).

After earning his dual degree in civil law and common law from McGill University, Me Giroux began his legal career in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he worked at two prestigious criminal defence firms. He later chose to move to Montreal to continue his criminal law practice in private practice. In both Vancouver and Montreal, his command of several languages proved to be a significant asset, enabling him to represent clients from a wide array of nationalities and linguistic communities.

A significant portion of Mr. Giroux’s clientele at that time consisted of foreign nationals facing criminal charges. Because of their status, many also encountered challenges related to their immigration situation in Canada. It was in this context that Mr. Giroux gradually developed an interest in immigration law. Over time, this interest grew, and he decided to devote himself entirely to this branch of the law.

Mr. Giroux now divides his time between Bogotá (Colombia) and Montreal (Canada). Nevertheless, he is able to assist you with all matters related to Canadian immigration, regardless of your country of residence.