Dhaval Mandan

Dhaval R Mandan is a highly regarded lawyer practising exclusively in Australian immigration law in Queensland. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional service, Dhaval’s approach centres on carefully analysing and breaking down complex legal issues to identify the most critical areas of concern. This enables him to develop tailored strategies aimed at securing the best possible outcomes for his clients. Alongside immigration matters, Dhaval handles criminal cases that intersect with immigration law, such as visa cancellations and deportations on criminal grounds. He has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of forums including the High Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, as well as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. His advocacy also extends to Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts where he manages criminal proceedings involving police investigations, drug offences, traffic and DUI law, sexual offences, motor vehicle offences, and bail applications. Dhaval frequently advises on judicial review applications to federal courts, appeals to the Full Federal Court and High Court, and merit review cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. He manages complex immigration and visa matters, including securing work rights, varying visa conditions, and addressing issues related to visa conditions such as PIC 4020, 4021 and Schedule 3 compliance for partner visas. He also assists clients with student visa cancellations, unlawful or expired visa statuses, and onshore genuine visa applications. Fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati, Dhaval is able to effectively communicate with a diverse client base, drawing from his own migrant background. He is admitted to practise before the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland, underscoring his broad qualifications and commitment to providing comprehensive legal support in immigration and related criminal matters.