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News. Our hard work extends well beyond the courtroom. Read the stories that spotlight our impact throughout Alberta’s homes, neighbourhoods and communities. Legal Aid provides affordable legal services in family law, family violence matters, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defence.
Sep 4, 2024 · Legal Aid Alberta is a cornerstone of Alberta’s justice system, assisting Albertans nearly 290,000 times every year across 75 communities. This agreement acknowledges that Legal Aid Alberta is not just for the marginalized—it is an indispensable pillar of a fair and democratic society. Legal rights are democratic rights.
Legal Aid Alberta cannot guarantee that your preferred lawyer will accept your case. Step 1: Select at least one search criterion: Lawyer first name, last name, area of law, court location, and/or languages spoken. Step 2: Click “Search.”. Step 3: Note the name (s) of your preferred lawyer (s). Step 4: Provide the name (s) when completing ...
Services. If you’re a youth (age 12-17) who has been charged with a crime, we can help you. All youth in Alberta are eligible to receive a lawyer. Call us at 1-866-845-3425 or talk to duty counsel (our lawyer at the courthouse) at your next court date. If you’re dealing with a family law issue related to children, support payments or ...
We resolve legal problems for disadvantaged Albertans and, in doing so, protect the Rule of Law for the benefit of everyone. Governance As a registered society incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, Legal Aid Alberta is an organization independent from government, but is accountable to the Minister of Justice and to the Law Society of Alberta.
Jul 2, 2024 · Legal Aid Alberta has for the past several months been negotiating a new Governance Agreement with the Government of Alberta (as represented by the Minister of Justice) and the Law Society of Alberta. The current Governance Agreement expired on June 30, 2024. For those of you who do not know what the Governance Agreement was, it was an ...
Legal Aid Alberta is at the forefront of solving some of the most pressing problems facing the justice system. New thinking and modern approaches to client service are breaking down legal barriers for countless disadvantaged people. Administrative support staff are at the heart of this change. With more than 35,000 clients in some 75 ...
Dec 14, 2023 · As Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary, 52 team members commemorate their long service milestones, amassing 530 years of combined dedicated service. LAA’s critical work over the past 50 years could not have been achieved without the unwavering dedication and commitment of lawyers and administrative professionals who share a common mission and purpose: delivering access to justice.
There is a court order requesting LAA to appoint counsel for the child. There is no financial eligibility requirement in child representation cases, however, child counsel is not a free service. The parents will have to pay for the child’s counsel. Legal Aid Alberta does not appoint counsel for children in child welfare matters.
Nov 15, 2023 · Legal Aid for Working Albertans: What You Need to Know. March 20, 2024. 12 – 1 p.m. Learn more about the legal services our lawyers provide, our clients, and what they can expect along their Legal Aid Alberta journey. We are dedicated to ensuring transparent, barrier-free access to justice. Watch recording.
