No referral required - call * income and financial information required for application
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
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 Note
French website * telephone assistance available in more than 200 languages
Area(s) 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
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation that administers the province's legal aid program.
Wheelchair Accessible