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No, but the lawyer you choose has to be a person who does legal aid work (not all lawyers do legal aid work). Once you choose, give your lawyer your client number and certificate number.
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You can either hire your own lawyer or contact other services like the Law Society Referral Service or Justice Net.
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You can send your documents by fax to 1-877-750-2009 or mail to: Legal Aid Ontario 40 Dundas Street West, Suite 200 Toronto, ON, M5G 2H1 Include your client number on each page.
Last updated March 10, 2020
You can apply by: calling us at 1-800-668-8258 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The best time to call is between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. You can find our current wait time on our homepage.) if you are in jail or a detention centre , ask a legal aid worker to apply…
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If you need urgent legal advice about a family issue or an immigration/refugee issue, call us right away or ask someone at a shelter or legal clinic about our two hours of free legal advice. You may also qualify to have a lawyer represent you in court.
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You can appeal if your legal aid application has been refused. You have 15 days after getting your notice of refusal or cancellation. If you are in jail or hospitalized, you have 45 days to submit your appeal. Learn more about the appeal process.
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It can take up to five business days after we receive your information. If your case is complicated, it might take longer.
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You must apply directly to the legal aid plan in the province or territory where the charges are being heard. If your charges are in Ontario, contact us at 416-979-1446 or toll-free at 1-800-668-8258.
Last updated March 10, 2020
If you need legal help on the day you are in criminal or family court, you can talk to our lawyers (they are called duty counsel) at the courthouse. If you have been arrested or are detained by police, tell the police officer you want to speak to a lawyer. The police officer will…
Last updated March 10, 2020
If you financially qualify, then we can help you if you: want to see your children. want your children at home with you (you should call us as soon as you are contacted by Children’s Aid). are a family member or a member of the child’s Indigenous community and you…
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