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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.
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.
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 · 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.
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.
The Duty Counsel Portal is critical for our duty counsel lawyers providing frontline legal aid services. The Portal gives our lawyers access to the information they need to effectively support client inquiries at the courthouses. Starting on May 27, 2024, we’re pleased to announce that access to the DC Portal will be extended to our criminal ...
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.
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 justice will want to know why Legal Aid Alberta denied your application and whether any appeal has been denied. You will need to provide the letter you received from Legal Aid Alberta to prove this. If you do not have the documents from Legal Aid Alberta, contact Legal Aid Alberta at 1.866.845.3425 and ask for them. 2.
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 ...
