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Hamid Payman
Internationally Trained Legal Professional & Lawyer Licensing Candidate
Former judge and human rights officer, now a lawyer licensing candidate in Ontario.
- Immigration law
- Civil litigation
- Access to justice
OUR TEAM
Judges, scholars
and educators,
serving community.
Our team includes experienced human rights advocates, legal professionals, social workers, immigration consultants, and certified family mediators who are committed to ethical, community-centred service.
2Former judgesProvincial and district courts
30+Years in legal educationTeaching law since 1991
6Languages spokenArabic, English, French, Pashto, Persian (Dari/Farsi), Urdu
3Countries of practiceAfghanistan, Canada and the United States
OUR PEOPLE
The people
behind CCJ.
Select a team member to read their full profile, career highlights and education.
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M. Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor
Legal Scholar, Academic & Human Rights Professional
More than three decades in legal education, human rights and the rule of law, including 15 years with the United Nations.
- Human rights
- Legal education
- Peacebuilding
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Aliullah Shefaju
Legal Professional, Educator & Legal Operations Specialist
Former district court judge and Attorney General’s legal advisor, law lecturer, and legal operations manager in California.
- Legal operations
- Criminal and international criminal law
- Alternative dispute resolution
We are united by a shared belief that access to justice is a right, not a privilege, and that every individual deserves dignified, knowledgeable support.
COMBINED EXPERTISE
What our team
brings together.
Judicial experience
Two team members have served as judges, at provincial and district court level.
Human rights practice
Human rights work with the AIHRC and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.
Legal education
Law teaching at Kabul, Kardan and Dawat universities, from criminal law to women’s rights.
Multilingual service
Support in Arabic, English, French, Pashto, Persian (Dari/Farsi) and Urdu.
JOIN US
Bring your experience.
Share our purpose.
We welcome volunteers, mentors and community members who share our commitment to access to justice and community well-being.