If you are applying for legal aid in person or by telephone, please have the following information handy: Yes. You can apply for coverage for a new legal issue, even if you have an unpaid invoice for a previous matter with us. We will discuss your payment methods each time you apply. This section deals with legal aid. Legal Aid Alberta provides legal assistance to eligible Albertans in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. While not everyone can afford a lawyer, every Albertan deserves access to a fair legal system. As a public not-for-profit organization, we provide affordable legal services in the areas of family law, family violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. If you are a member of the legal community or a registered lawyer, contact us for a certificate or invoice. Personal assessments are closed due to COVID-19. Please apply by phone. You are entitled to other legal services if you live on a limited income. Your net family income, after deductions, determines the legal services for which you are eligible. Your assets can also be taken into account.

When you apply, you must provide financial information about your income and assets, as well as your living situation. You will also need to verify the financial information you provide to Legal Aid. If you are in a common-law relationship, the income of spouses and their dependants is considered a family member for family income purposes. Youth living at home must also provide information about the parent`s or guardian`s income to determine eligibility. Legal Aid Alberta has 11 offices across Alberta. Contact your nearest legal aid centre for an interview, in person or toll-free at 1-866-845-3425. If you are being held in a detention centre, correctional facility or psychiatric facility, ask staff to arrange an interview if legal officers come to visit you regularly. Prepare your financial information and all legal documents for the interview. All information will be treated confidentially. Keep in mind that this interview is only for the purpose of determining whether you qualify for legal aid and what services are available to you – it is not for legal advice.

The topics in the Dial-A-Law series provide background information on various legal issues in the province of Alberta. This service is provided by Calgary Legal Guidance, which is funded in part by the Alberta Law Foundation. Lawyers assess clients` needs and refer them to the appropriate legal department. Services may include referrals and information, legal advice and brief services, and comprehensive representation. Any Albertan, regardless of income, can call a legal aid centre and get free information and referrals. If your application is rejected, you can appeal the decision in writing. Appeals are usually heard within 30 days of receiving your written complaint, although this may take longer. You can appeal if your application is refused again. For more information, see www.legalaid.ab.ca Legal Aid Alberta provides legal assistance to adults and youth in cases of crime. Coverage is also available to adults and youth for family matters, including child protection issues and support and custody issues in the event of divorce.

Legal Aid Alberta also covers civil and immigration matters, which are assessed on merit and likelihood of success. Legal Aid Alberta will consider special circumstances in all legal aid applications, including appeals, if the case is well-founded. Legal aid is not free of charge; You must agree to reimburse Legal Aid Alberta for its legal services if you can afford it. When your file is closed, you will receive a bank statement and a monthly payment plan will be created based on your financial situation. You may be asked for security for any asset you have, such as a lien on a car or a mortgage on a house. Even if you owe Legal Aid Alberta money and need a lawyer again, you can always ask for help. The application for legal aid is free of charge. We can help you if your household income is less than: To get help with your billing or bill from Legal Aid Alberta.

Call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 online for information and recommendations on more than 120 benefits and services for seniors, work or training, income support, people with disabilities, bullying, family violence, homelessness, child care benefits and more. Our hard work goes far beyond the courtroom. Read stories that highlight our impact on Alberta homes, neighbourhoods and communities. To determine if we are able to help, we will ask you: this place is very difficult for the weak and desperate. Making profits, milking the misery of others to get money is BAD KARMA! Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays WAIT TIMES FOR CALLS ARE HIGH. Services during COVID-19 For new applications, early attendance assistance, assistance with new fees or to update financial information. Do you think your friends might be familiar with this company? Ask your friends on Facebook what they think. If you have already applied for legal aid and are asking for an update or ask who your lawyer is.

A Legal Aid Alberta representative can help you fill out any form if you need help. Most Legal Aid Alberta services are not free. For most cases, Legal Aid Alberta lawyers charge a reduced hourly rate of $92.40 plus miscellaneous fees. The fees that a lawyer may charge are set out in our legal aid tariff. A copy of the tariff can be found on our LAA Tariff website. Legal Aid will pay your lawyer during your case and we will work with you to create a repayment plan. Clients are expected to reimburse Legal Aid Alberta for their lawyer`s services. There is no interest on an invoice with Legal Aid Alberta, and you are not responsible for paying GST. You can include the name of a lawyer you would like to work with in your application. Legal Aid Alberta will attempt to hire this requested lawyer. However, there is no guarantee that it is the lawyer hired.

Legal aid looks at the circumstances of your case when deciding which lawyer to assign. Ultimately, Legal Aid Alberta has the final discretion to hire your lawyer. Your income includes money you and your family have received in the last 30 days and 12 months. Sorry, we couldn`t provide you with directions for these places. If you are calling from a prison, institution or hospital, or if you are under 18 years of age. *Exceptions to financial eligibility may apply, including individuals who receive a Guaranteed Disability Income (AISH). See: Legal Aid Alberta Rules; Part IV; Guidelines on financial eligibility (applicable from 2019).