Legal Aid Ontario

Application

No referral required - call * income and financial information required for application

Eligibility / Target Population

People who cannot afford their own solicitor or who need legal advice

Fees

Based on ability to pay and area of law

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French website * telephone assistance available in more than 300 languages

Area Served

Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Legal assistance for low-income people * legal representation made available for eligible clients who appear in court without a lawyer * legal aid applications and information over the phone * legal resources and referrals to other social assistance agencies * administers certificate program for complex and serious cases

About Us

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation that administers the province's legal aid program.