How do I apply for legal aid?

You can:

• apply online—currently only available for people who do not own any property and either:

  • receive Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program payments
  • have no income
  • are new to Canada
  • are living in a shelter
  • are incarcerated

• call 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.)

• ask a legal aid worker, if you are in jail or a detention centre

• ask a rights’ advisor or patient advocate, if you are in a hospital

• ask your lawyer, if you are out of custody and applying for legal aid in a criminal matter

Some local legal aid offices and courthouses may also take applications.