Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Superior Court of Justice - Complaints about a lawyer's fee

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Description
People who wish to complain about a lawyer's fee must make a formal complaint using a requisition and order form for assessment
  • this form is available from Counter 4, 2nd Flr at the Ottawa Courthouse
  • the form must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of the lawyer's bill
  • the completed form must be brought to the assessment office on the 5th Flr where an appointment will be scheduled with an assessment officer
  • the person must appear in person at the hearing where a decision is made
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Obtain an application form from Counter 4, 2nd Flr, Ottawa Court House
* for more detailed information contact the assessment office number
Documents Required
As per the application process
Office
613-239-1054
Fax
613-239-1324
Web Site
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Ottawa Court House, 161 Elgin St
5th Fl, Rm 5300
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
Service - fees
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Last Updated On
November 22, 2025
Address
Ottawa Court House, 161 Elgin St, 5th Fl, Rm 5300
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Cross street: Elgin St and Laurier Ave
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
* Counter services Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am, 2 pm-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Ottawa