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Criminal legal issues

Charged with a crime that could send you to jail? Going to court without a lawyer? Charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?

Domestic violence

Abuse is never ok. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, we may be able to provide you with legal advice or representation.

Family legal issues

Do you want to separate from your partner? Need to decide decision-making responsibility, support or parenting time/contact? Conta...

Mental health legal issues

Need legal help with a mental health hearing or appeal? Are you being held in a psychiatric facility?

Refugee and immigration legal issues

Want to apply for refugee status? Need help completing your Basis of Claim form? Was your refugee claim rejected?

Legal clinics

Were you denied Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support? Need help with income supports such as pension? Being evicted?

Frequently Asked Questions

I have been denied OW/ODSP. Where can I get help?

Legal clinics and student legal services organizations may be able to help if you qualify.

I have a family court matter. Can I get legal aid help?

We might be able to help if you financially qualify and if: you are subjected to domestic abuse you want to separate from your husband, wife or partner you need to decide custody, support or access Children’s Aid has your children or contacted you Service Finder The Service Finder is an online tool that can…

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LAO partners with U Windsor

Legal Aid Ontario partners with Windsor Law to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous families in child protection

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has partnered with Windsor Law to improve legal education and representation for Indigenous families in child welfare cases. The project began in May 2025 and will run for two years.

Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Award

Nominate a leader in access to justice for the expanded Sidney B. Linden Awards

Do you know someone who has shown a strong commitment to supporting access to justice for low-income Ontarians? Is there a person who regularly goes above and beyond in their delivery or support of legal aid services? If so, consider nominating them for a Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Award. Legal Aid Ontario has expanded the awards to include four categories, recognizing outstanding individuals at different stages of their careers and honouring both emerging and established leaders.