Legal Aid Ontario
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Ontario.
Legal Aid Services
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is a government-funded organization that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals across Ontario. Established under the Legal Aid Services Act of 1998, LAO offers a range of services to ensure access to justice for those who cannot afford private legal representation. Their services encompass various areas of law, including family, criminal, refugee and immigration, mental health, and domestic violence matters. LAO operates through a network of legal clinics and offices across the province.
Features
- Toll-free telephone line offering 20 minutes of free legal advice for family law matters
- Same-day courthouse services including duty counsel (lawyers), paralegals, and court workers
- Staff lawyers who represent clients
- Representation by a private lawyer through the certificate program
- Web-based information and referrals
- Service Finder tool to locate legal services and resources
Company Details
- Headquarters
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Founded
- 1998
- Type
- Legal Tech Vendor