Call Client Services Centre * income and financial information required for application * legal aid will accept collect calls
Eligibility / Target Population
Low-income people living in Ontario with legal matters covered by Legal Aid Ontario
Fees
Based on ability to pay and area of law * financial assessment required
Languages
English ; French
Language Notes
Interpretation available in over 200 languages
Area Served
Perth
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Issues legal aid certificates under the provisions of the Legal Aid Act to enable persons who qualify to engage the services of a lawyer of their choice * addresses criminal law
Duty Counsel - Assists persons charged on matters of adjournment, pleas, applications for bail and submissions as to sentence * advice and assistance is available to criminal and young offenders at time of first appearance * assists persons in family court and child protection cases
About Us
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) provides legal assistance for low-income people living in Ontario. Legal Aid Ontario is an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation that administers the province's legal aid program.