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Last updated August 29, 2025
This tool has four main search functions that enable you to narrow down results based on your preference: The “Address or postal code” allows you to use an address or postal code to find a lawyer near you. Tip: This can be your own home address or postal code or the courthouse address or postal…
Last updated September 2, 2025
In rare cases, you can change your lawyer. However, it is difficult to do so, especially if work on your case has started. Once a lawyer has accepted the legal aid certificate issued to you, you must obtain permission from LAO to change lawyers. Before granting this permission, LAO staff consider the reason for your request…
Last updated February 15, 2023
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 call…
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