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COVID-19: We’ve temporarily changed some of our services. Call 1‑800‑668‑8258 (toll-free) Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for help in over 300 languages.

Wait times: The wait times for our contact centre are longer than usual. The best time to call is between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., Monday to Friday.

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  • Services
    • Temporary service changes due to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 and the courts: Answers to frequently asked questions
    • Criminal legal issues
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family legal issues
    • Mental health legal issues
    • Refugee and immigration legal issues
    • All services
    • Legal clinics
    • How to apply
    • Find a lawyer
      • Finding the right legal aid lawyer
    • What do you think about our services?
  • For legal professionals
    • COVID-19: Ongoing list of supports for lawyers
    • 2019 service changes
    • Empanelment
    • Case management
    • Test case funding
    • Mentoring
    • Billing
      • Legal Aid Online
      • B3 Newsletters
      • Audit & Compliance
    • Resources
      • Aboriginal legal issues
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Finding the right legal aid lawyer

Important notice:
Some of our services have temporarily changed due to the COVID‑19 crisis. The information provided on this page may no longer be accurate. Please visit our COVID‑19 client page to learn how this may impact you.

How do I find a lawyer who does legal aid work?

  • Use our Find a Lawyer tool to find a lawyer in your area who does work in the type of law that you need help with.

How do I decide which lawyer to use?

Make sure that the lawyer you choose is right for you. We rarely allow you to change your lawyer once you hire one.

Here are some questions to ask the lawyer:

  • What area of law do you specialize in?
  • How much experience do you have with my type of case?
  • What are my legal options?
  • Will someone else in your office work with you on my case?
  • Where is your office?
  • How can I contact you?

Remember: We will pay your lawyer directly. You do not have to pay them.

  • Please tell us why

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Working with your lawyer

Important notice: Some of our services have temporarily changed due to the COVID‑19 crisis. The information provided on this page may no longer be accurate. Please visit our COVID‑19 client page to learn how this may impact you. Remember: LAO will pay your lawyer…

Call us at 1-800-668-8258 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) for help in over 300 languages.

Current wait time: The CLSC is currently closed.

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