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News. Our hard work extends well beyond the courtroom. Read the stories that spotlight our impact throughout Alberta’s homes, neighbourhoods and communities. Legal Aid provides affordable legal services in family law, family violence matters, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defence.
We resolve legal problems for disadvantaged Albertans and, in doing so, protect the Rule of Law for the benefit of everyone. Governance As a registered society incorporated under the provincial Societies Act, Legal Aid Alberta is an organization independent from government, but is accountable to the Minister of Justice and to the Law Society of Alberta.
Sep 4, 2024 · Legal Aid Alberta is a cornerstone of Alberta’s justice system, assisting Albertans nearly 290,000 times every year across 75 communities. This agreement acknowledges that Legal Aid Alberta is not just for the marginalized—it is an indispensable pillar of a fair and democratic society. Legal rights are democratic rights.
Services. If you’re a youth (age 12-17) who has been charged with a crime, we can help you. All youth in Alberta are eligible to receive a lawyer. Call us at 1-866-845-3425 or talk to duty counsel (our lawyer at the courthouse) at your next court date. If you’re dealing with a family law issue related to children, support payments or ...
There is a court order requesting LAA to appoint counsel for the child. There is no financial eligibility requirement in child representation cases, however, child counsel is not a free service. The parents will have to pay for the child’s counsel. Legal Aid Alberta does not appoint counsel for children in child welfare matters.
Legal Aid Alberta cannot guarantee that your preferred lawyer will accept your case. Step 1: Select at least one search criterion: Lawyer first name, last name, area of law, court location, and/or languages spoken. Step 2: Click “Search.”. Step 3: Note the name (s) of your preferred lawyer (s). Step 4: Provide the name (s) when completing ...
6+. $4,627. $55,518. * $25,346 net annual income for a family size of one = $30,000 gross annual income. LAA Financial Eligibility Guidelines are based on 30-day and 12-month net income. Your family size includes you, your spouse or partner, and any dependents (e.g. children). Your income includes any money you and your family have received in ...
Jul 2, 2024 · Legal Aid Alberta has for the past several months been negotiating a new Governance Agreement with the Government of Alberta (as represented by the Minister of Justice) and the Law Society of Alberta. The current Governance Agreement expired on June 30, 2024. For those of you who do not know what the Governance Agreement was, it was an ...
Find out how Legal Aid Alberta can help if you have been charged with a crime, are going to court without a lawyer, need help with immigration, or filing for divorce or custody. Services Adult Criminal Law Youth Criminal Law Family Law Family Violence Matters Mental Health Immigration and Refugee Law Civil Law
Dec 14, 2023 · As Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary, 52 team members commemorate their long service milestones, amassing 530 years of combined dedicated service. LAA’s critical work over the past 50 years could not have been achieved without the unwavering dedication and commitment of lawyers and administrative professionals who share a common mission and purpose: delivering access to justice.
