Whom do we serve?

General legal information or summary advice is available to all.

Advocacy, advice, and representation are available to those who do not qualify for a Legal Aid certificate and who are not able to afford the services of a lawyer.

All services are free to those who meet financial eligibility guidelines.

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What do we do?

Our services cover areas not eligible for a Legal Aid certificate and include:

1. Administrative law (i.e. Ontario Works, Employment Insurance, CPP, Ontario Disability Support Program, Workplace Safety and Insurance)
   
2. Tenant Protection
   
3. Human Rights
   
4. Consumer Problems
   
5. Small Claims Court (Seniors and Disabled only)
   
6. Criminal Injuries Compensation
   

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Additional Services

As well as representing individuals in need, the Clinic also acts in the following areas:

1. Community legal education (i.e. presentations, seminars, brochures)
   
2. Public relations/community outreach
   
3. Lobbying and advocacy for legal and policy reform
   
4. Assistance in issue-oriented litigation
   

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The Advice Lawyer

Confidential summary advice provided by lawyers from private practice is available on Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Summary advice is available for areas of law covered by Legal Aid such as: Family, Criminal and Immigration.

Please call for an appointment.

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