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Thunder Bay Courthouse - Family Duty Counsel

125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 0A3

807-623-1920

info@lao.on.ca

www.legalaid.on.ca/

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Mon-Wed 9 am-4:30 pm

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025: Suggest an edit

Apply through the website or call the toll-free number

Must meet low income criteria

English ; French

Wheelchair Accessible

Gives immediate legal assistance on family law issues to individuals who appear in court without a lawyer

Provides information about legal rights, obligations and basic court procedure

Helps negotiate or settle issues

Reviews or prepares court documents to be filed

Helps determines if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer

Provides assistance in:

the courtroom for child protection hearings
garnishment and support hearings
requesting adjournments
arguing motions
hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated

Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025: Suggest an edit