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Established in 1973, Legal Aid Alberta is a publicly funded non-profit legal services provider accountable to the public through the Ministry of Justice and the Law Society of Alberta. LAA provides affordable representation to low-income people on criminal, family, and immigration cases and some free legal services to all Albertans that ensure people’s rights and safety are protected.
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.
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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 ...
Sep 4, 2024 · Publication. Governance Agreement respecting Legal Aid 2024-2029 (PDF) Description. Contains an agreement between Legal Aid Alberta, the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and the Law Society of Alberta to provide essential and high quality legal services for disadvantaged and low-income Albertans, and other persons specified in the Agreement, to ensure meaningful access to legal rights ...
Our hard work extends well beyond the courtroom. Read the stories that spotlight our impact throughout Alberta’s homes, neighbourhoods and communities. The latest news from LAA delivered straight to your inbox. Legal Aid provides affordable legal services in family law, family violence matters, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult ...
Oct 18, 2024 · An increase in the tariff hourly rate of 48.8 per cent from 2014/15 to date. An increase in the financial eligibility guidelines of 32.8 per cent since 2014/15 that now includes eligibility for working Albertans for the first time. The addition of a Justice of the Peace Bail Program that provides Albertans access to a JP lawyer 16 hours per day ...
The legal needs of Albertans have always been and will continue to be the primary focus of innovation at Legal Aid Alberta. Client Access and Service Enhancements (CASE) will significantly improve the client experience and shape the future of access to legal aid. Each of these enhancements is powerful on its own.
The lawyer directory implementation phase began in May 2024 by actively engaging with the roster lawyer community. Roster lawyers are asked to email lawyerportal@legalaid.ab.ca to add or change a listing. To be included in the directory, you must be an active member of the Legal Aid Alberta roster. Visit the Lawyer Directory.
Client Gateway is a secure online form that lawyers can use to help existing LAA clients apply for additional legal aid coverage. With Client Gateway, existing clients of LAA only have to explain their new charges to you once, whether you are acting as duty counsel or current counsel on other matters. Client Gateway is now available to lawyers.
