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Fort Frances Courthouse - Family Duty Counsel

333 Church St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1C9

807-274-9571

Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0650

info@lao.on.ca

www.legalaid.on.ca/

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Mon 9 am-2:30 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