Some in-person service may be available Mon-Fri for in person court matters. Call 519-421-2491 in advance of your court date for legal information and information about what services are available on your court date.
Application
Call Client Services Centre * income and financial information required for application * legal aid will accept collect calls * . Call 519-421-2491 for legal information and information about speaking to Duty Counsel or legal advice at the Family Law Information Centre.
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People who cannot afford their own solicitor * based on income and area of law
Fees
Free for duty counsel services
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Oxford
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Criminal Duty Counsel - Assists persons who do not have a lawyer with them for some in person and "virtual" attendances. Assistance may be available on matters of adjournment, pleas, applications for bail and submissions as to sentence, young offenders cases in courts of first appearance. Assistance is subject to legal and financial eligibility. Call 519-421-2491 preferably in advance of your court date for legal information, information about eligibility for service and what service is in person.
Family Duty Counsel - Advice regarding legal rights, obligations and court process, assistance in negotiations and settling issues on a temporary or final basis * referrals to other sources such as mediation, assist with adjournments, motions, child protection matters and default matters. Service is based on legal and financial eligibility requirements. Some in-person service is available at the courthouse. Call 519-421-2491 preferably in advance of your court date for legal information, information about eligibility for service and when service is available in person.
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