Our clients

Every day, we help thousands of low‑income Ontarians with their legal problems, including:

• people charged with crimes that could send them to jail if they are found guilty
• parents seeking custody and/or child support from ex‑partners
• people experiencing domestic abuse
• refugees
• people seeking assistance with child protection matters

Core client strategies

Legal Aid Ontario has developed strategies for priority client groups:

• Aboriginal clients
• clients experiencing domestic abuse
• clients with mental health issues
• racialized clients
• incarcerated clients
• clients in custody awaiting a bail hearing or trial