Legal Advice

Offers free legal advice, information and guidance, to anyone who cannot afford paid legal services and does not qualify for Legal Aid Alberta. Appointments are 30-45 minutes in length, provided by a volunteer lawyer, and offered by phone or in-person. If clients need more help, they can come back for advice as they move through their legal issue.

Legal Advice Programs include:

• Summary Advice Clinics – Offers free legal advice, information and guidance to anyone who cannot afford paid legal services.
• Social Benefits Advocacy – Offers information, advice and guidance to those facing challenges with the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program.
• Indigenous Law – Is one of the first legal non-profit pro bono organizations to actively advocate on behalf of Indigenous people.
• Domestic Violence/Family Law – Offers education and legal advice to survivors of family/intimate partner violence, including protection orders, safety, and strategies for the future.
• Immigration Law – Offers legal advice about immigration law issues including family sponsorship and refugee protection.
• Elder Law – Offers assistance to seniors with Estate planning and advance care planning.
• Homeless Outreach – Offers support and guidance (not legal representation) to those experiencing homelessness.
• Pre-Apprehension Child Welfare Program – Provides legal advice and support to parents/guardians who are involved with Children’s Services prior to their child(ren) being apprehended.
• Survivors of Sexual Assault – Offered to anyone 18 years of age or older who has experienced sexual violence at any time. Provides information, support and connections to service providers.

Call the Intake Team to see if you qualify at 403-234-9266. Visit the website for more information.