How do I apply for legal aid?
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.
If you qualify financially and have a legal issue that we cover, we will help pay for a lawyer to represent you.
You can apply by:
- calling us at 416-979-1446, toll free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 or through Bell Relay service at 1-800-855-0511 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
- asking a legal aid worker, if you are in jail or a detention centre
- asking a rights’ advisor or patient advocate, if you are in a hospital
Do I need anything before I apply?
- any documents about your legal case
- proof of your income if you have any. For example, recent pay stubs, social assistance cheque stubs, or employment insurance statements
Do you live outside of Ontario?
If you have a legal issue in Ontario but live outside of the province or country refer to our page on non resident services.
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