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Office: 416-947-3300
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W
Toronto, ON, M5H 2N6
Toronto, ON, M5H 2N6
Short Description
Regulatory and licensing body for legal services in Ontario
Complaint Service -- handles complaints about lawyer or paralegal conduct and services
Complaint Service -- handles complaints about lawyer or paralegal conduct and services
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Office: 416-326-9511
180 Dundas St W, 9th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 2G5
Toronto, ON, M7A 2G5
Short Description
Works to protect, promote and advance respect for human rights
- may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- policy development, research and analysis
- public education and training
- reports to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
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Office: 416-408-4420
180 Dundas St W, Suite 506
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
Short Description
Community Legal Education Ontario
Legal information available online and in print on income assistance, housing law, refugee and immigration law, employment law, family law, domestic and elder abuse, debt and consumer rights and collection agencies, health and disability, criminal law and wills and powers of attorneys
Legal information for new Canadians -- print materials in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Simplified Chinese), English, French, Somali, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu
CLEO Connect, cleoconnect.ca -- provides public legal education and information to help community workers assist clients with legal problems
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Law Foundation of Ontario and Department of Justice Canada
Legal information available online and in print on income assistance, housing law, refugee and immigration law, employment law, family law, domestic and elder abuse, debt and consumer rights and collection agencies, health and disability, criminal law and wills and powers of attorneys
- most publications available in French
Legal information for new Canadians -- print materials in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Simplified Chinese), English, French, Somali, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu
CLEO Connect, cleoconnect.ca -- provides public legal education and information to help community workers assist clients with legal problems
- free training, tools and resources including webinars, podcasts, and research
- ESL resources for teachers
Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Law Foundation of Ontario and Department of Justice Canada
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Legal Advice and Assistance Centre Ottawa
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Office: 1-855-255-7256
Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St, 5th Flr, Rm 5027
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2K1
Short Description
Free legal advice for low-income people
- approximately 30 minutes per visit
- civil cases only, no family or criminal
- explanation of the claim process (how to start a claim, how to defend a claim, considerations a person should think about before starting a claim, enforcing a judgement, etc.)
- assisting clients in interpreting court rules
- identifying the court forms a person may need
- guiding clients in completing court forms
- providing tip sheets
- identifying strengths and weaknesses of cases
- offering the use of computers and software to help create court forms
- referrals to other legal services
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Duty Counsel Office
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Office - collect calls accepted: 1-800-668-8258
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General: 1-877-425-0575
Short Description
Toll free phone service provides general information on range of legal aid services ; legal, financial eligibility criteria ; legal aid application information.
Other services include:
Other services include:
- duty counsel (legal aid lawyer in an Ontario courthouse) - criminal, refugee and immigration, family or youth courts, mental health
- summary legal advice for family law (criminal matters referred to local services)
- certificate program for complex cases
- poverty law, civil services - delivered through community legal aid clinics
- referrals to other social assistance agencies
- Criminal Duty Counsel - 36 Wyndham St S (Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Division)
- Family Duty Counsel - 74 Woolwich St (Ontario Court of Justice, Family and Superior Court of Justice, County of Wellington Courthouse)
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Legal Clinic and Advocacy
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905-847-9104;
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
410 Bronte St S, 203
Milton, ON, L9T 0H8
Milton, ON, L9T 0H8
Short Description
A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:
- family law
- immigration law
- criminal law
Free legal advocacy workers offer emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system
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Office: 289-544-2998
Office: 905-696-7444
10 Gillingham Dr, Unit 213
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Brampton, ON, L6X 5A5
Short Description
Provides legal services related to labour rights and income supports in the Peel Region, including:
- legal information and advice
- supportive counselling in navigating workplace conflict
- assistance navigating government programs and protections
- client support through advocacy, letter writing, assistance with form-filling
- mediation with employers
- legal representation in cases regarding unjust dismissals, violations of rights, claims, and appeals
- accessible Know-Your-Rights public legal education workshops on labour rights and protections in plain language
- Building Leadership and Skills workshops regarding legal education, updates on labour law, and capacity-building exercises to empower workers to advocate for their labour rights
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Office: 905-455-0160
24 Queen St E, Suite 700
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Brampton, ON, L6V 1A3
Short Description
Community legal clinic
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment and immigration
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Office: 905-528-0134
110 King St W, Ste 780
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S6
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S6
Short Description
A publically funded agency of the Government of Ontario which provides a continuum of high quality services to low income Ontarians in the areas of criminal law, family, child protection law, refugee law and mental health law. Services include web-based materials, telephone advice service, in-court duty counsel and advice service, staff lawyer service and certificate coverage. The large majority of lawyers in Hamilton accept Legal Aid Certificates.
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Duty Counsel, Family Law Information Centre
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Office: 905-645-5252 x2516
LAO's Ethics Hotline: 1-877-312-7753
Family Court; 55 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Short Description
The Family Advice Duty Counsel is a service run out of the Family Law Information Centre. The program gives advice and assistance on family law matters for people who are not in court the day they attend the centre . The counsel can provide limited general advice to everyone, and if the person meets the financial guidelines set by Legal Aid Ontario, they may be able to assist further.
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Family Law Information Centre
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: 905-645-5252 x2554
55 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H4
Short Description
A drop-in service that provides legal and non-legal information, regarding family law issues, such as separation and divorce. Services include guides, procedures, information and referral services, Mandatory Information Program (MIP), court-connected mediation services (on-site and off-site) and an advice lawyer.
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Duty Counsel, Criminal Law Information - John Sopinka Courthouse
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John Sopinka Courthouse; 45 Main St E, Room 100
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2B7
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2B7
Short Description
The Criminal Law Advice Duty Counsel is a service run out of the John Sopinka Courthouse. The program gives advice and assistance on criminal law matters for people who are not in court the day they attend the centre. The counsel can provide limited general advice to everyone, and if the person meets the financial guidelines set by Legal Aid Ontario, they may be able to assist further.
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Sheridan Student Union - Student Services
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Trafalgar Campus 905-845-9430 ext 2304;
Sheridan College, Trafalgar Road Campus; 1430 Trafalgar Rd
Oakville, ON, L6H 2L1
Oakville, ON, L6H 2L1
Short Description
Represents the full time and part time students of Sheridan College
Student Services include:
- Health & Dental coverage - covers gaps in government coverage
- Clubs & Associations - provides guidance, financial and promotional support and meeting spaces for all clubs on campus
- Dressed for Success - campus wide donation program provides students with easy access to winter clothing as well as business clothing
- Empower Me - allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants and life coaches for a variety of issues. Helpline available 24/7, phone 1-833-628-5589
- Legal Advice - free consultations with a lawyer in all areas including family law, immigration, criminal law, real estate business
- Perks program - exclusive discounts and deals offered by community businesses
- Free Condom Dispensers - located inside all SSU washrooms
- Free Menstural Products - located inside all SSu washrooms
- Food First - digital grocery gift cards available for students experiencing food insecurity
- Graduation Photos - traditional and fun grad portraits shot by a professional photographer
- Equipment Loan program - includes calculators, sketch pencils, architectural tools as well as safety glasses, lab coats, and calipers
Offices also located at the Hazel McCallion Campus and the Davis Campus
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Hamilton Pro Bono Project, Creating a Will
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Office: 905-527-4572
Landmark Place; 100 Main St E, Ste 203
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W4
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W4
Short Description
Provides lawyers who volunteer their time to make wills for people who cannot afford to pay for these services. Can assist people with disabilities, people with terminal illnesses, single parents, and low-income adults. Operates out of the office of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic.
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Justice Alternative Programs
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Office: 416-408-3967
Short Description
Provides Indigenous-controlled and culturally based justice alternatives
- Gladue Reports - preparation of Gladue reports for court proceedings
- Gladue Letters - preparation of Gladue letters for court proceedings
- Yoha:te ne kahsen:na (The Road to Your Name) - cultural learning program facilitated by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers designed for those in the justice system and people supporting those in the justice system
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Program - Indigenous Knowledge Keepers attend each session of Indigenous Peoples Court. They are a cultural resource to Court personnel, justice workers and clients. They are facilitators of client conferences
Satellite office located in Ohsweken
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Family Law Information Centre
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519-758-3460
44 Queen St
Brantford, ON, N3T 3B2
Brantford, ON, N3T 3B2
Short Description
Designed for use by unrepresented litigants who need assistance with family law cases as they relate to court processes
- duty counsel lawyer will be available to assist with legal concerns
- assistance will also be provided with the completion of forms
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Office of the Worker Adviser
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Office: 905-577-1301
119 King St W
ON, L8P 4Y7
ON, L8P 4Y7
Short Description
Arm's length agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development. Works to educate, advices, and represent non-union workers who have been injured at work or who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws.
Services include:
Services include:
- summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
- information on the polices and procedures of the WSIB and WSIAT
- advice and representation through the stages of an application and hearing of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
- referrals to other organizations
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Legal Services
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Office: 519-752-8669
Office: 1-888-341-5021
1100 Clarence St S, Suite 203
Brantford, ON, N3S 7N8
Brantford, ON, N3S 7N8
Short Description
Free legal services for low-income people funded by Legal Aid Ontario
- advice and representation available through this Nonprofit independent community legal clinic to clients who have issues such as housing, social assistance (OW,ODSP,CPP-D), government pensions and employment insurance and Employment
- Residential tenancies (for tenants)
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Employment issues
- Income Maintenance (OW)
- Disability issues (ODSP, CPP-D)
- Consumer Protection
- Notary services
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
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Support Groups and Workshops
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Office: Administration 905-847-9104 ;
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 229
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Short Description
Offers a variety of workshops and support groups, both in-person and virtually
- please visit website or Eventbrite for more details and to register
Assertiveness Coaching
- learn how to ask for and receive the things you want from life
- practice communication skills to be more assertive at work, in relationships and other areas of your life
Self-esteem Series
- focuses on making positive changes and facing challenges head on
- provides the opportunity to foster friendships, build confidence and promote positive thinking
Divorce and Finance workshop
- a divorce financial analyst discusses financial mistakes women can avoid
- topics include selling or keeping your home, support payments, income tax, banking and credit
Family Law 101
- one day seminar introducing the basics of Family law and covering everything women need to know about separation and divorce
- topics include property division, spousal support, child custody and access, separation agreements and child support
Coffee and Conversation
- join the group for lighthearted conversation and snacks
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Legal Clinic and Advocacy
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905-847-9104;
Peer Support Line 905-847-5520
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 229
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8
Short Description
A free legal clinic with volunteer lawyers from across Halton Region, on a rotating schedule, in the following areas:
- family law
- immigration law
- criminal law
Free legal advocacy workers offer emotional and practical support navigating the family law and court system
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Office: 905-712-4726
208 Britannia Road E, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1S6
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1S6
Short Description
Centre to meet, socialize, share and learn from each other, services include
Tin pantry -- in collaboration with the Mississauga food bank
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Gladue writer -- write and submit a Gladue report to provide information to the court - for sentencing purposes - regarding the life circumstances if an Indigenous offender
Gladue aftercare -- case management to ensure the clients are meeting the needs of their sentencing conditions
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Urban aboriginal healthy living program -- nutrition education, physical fitness activities
Cultural resource
Tin pantry -- in collaboration with the Mississauga food bank
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Gladue writer -- write and submit a Gladue report to provide information to the court - for sentencing purposes - regarding the life circumstances if an Indigenous offender
Gladue aftercare -- case management to ensure the clients are meeting the needs of their sentencing conditions
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Urban aboriginal healthy living program -- nutrition education, physical fitness activities
Cultural resource
- cultural and recreational program
- traditional teaching
- drumming circles
- talkin circles
- one on one, group and peer informal counselling
- community referrals
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Office: 905-896-2050
130 Dundas St E, Suite 504
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3V8
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3V8
Short Description
Community legal clinic
Satellite clinic held at
Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Dr, Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm
- deals primarily with tenant issues, Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D), employment, subsidized housing, immigration (limited)
- may provide representation
- referrals
- community education
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Satellite clinic held at
Malton Neighbourhood Services, 3540 Morning Star Dr, Thursdays 3 pm-6 pm
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Office: 416-741-5201
Rexdale Community Hub, 21 Panorama Court, Suite 24
Toronto, ON, M9V 4E3
Toronto, ON, M9V 4E3
Short Description
Appointments by telephone, in person, or virtually. Limited walk-in service available on Thursday afternoons.
- free legal services in the areas of social assistance, housing, employment, Employment Insurance, immigration, and human rights
- family law matters - call Metro Toronto Family Law Services 416-696-2992 or email [email protected]
Community legal clinic services include:
- summary advice and legal information
- deals primarily with disability benefits, immigration, social assistance, tenant issues, employment law and worker's rights
- also family law - call for appointment
- referrals
- community education
- ID Clinic
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
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Office: 416-252-7218
5353 Dundas St W, Suite 210
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
Toronto, ON, M9B 6H8
Short Description
Community legal services, including:
Direct legal services in four areas of law, including:
Social assistance and income maintenance:
Other services include:
- summary advice
- brief services
- representation
Direct legal services in four areas of law, including:
Social assistance and income maintenance:
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- Federal Child Tax Benefits
- evictions
- Landlord and Tenant Board orders
- rent subsidy
- pests
- harassment and discrimination
- maintenance issues
- other Landlord and Tenant matters
- humanitarian and compassionate applications (H&C)
- permanent residence applications (PR)
- sponsorship applications and sponsorship breakdowns
- loss of status and deportation
- work permits
- visitor permits
- study permits and temporary resident permits
- issues related to citizenship
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- wrongful dismissal
- breaches of the Employment Standards Act
- harassment and discrimination in the workplace
- workers' rights
Other services include:
- public legal education
- law reform initiatives
- providing referrals for legal matters outside our areas of law
- public outreach and community development
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Office: 519-633-2638
22 Wilson St
Woodstock, ON, N4S 3N4
Woodstock, ON, N4S 3N4
Short Description
Provides free legal services to low-income individuals.
The Clinic is currently involved in a project to educate and assist residents about sexual harassment in the workplace. A lawyer is available to provide workshops and information about sexual harassment in the workplace free of charge. The Clinic is involved in a project to provide advice and support to victims of intimate violence and sexual abuse with a lawyer and a social worker. The Clinic has an Indigenous Justice Program with a staff member who will assist the Indigenous communities and residents. The program is meant to facilitate connecting Indigenous residents with the justice system.
Main office in St. Thomas with full-time satellite office in Woodstock, and part-time satellite services in Tillsonburg and Ingersoll * if needed, arrangements can be made in other communities to meet with clients that have no transportation
- staff consists of community legal workers and lawyers
- offer services from our main office in St. Thomas and our satellite offices in Woodstock, Tillsonburg, Aylmer, Ingersoll, West Lorne, Chippewa of the Thames, Oneida of the Thames and Munsee Delaware Nation
- initial contact is made through St. Thomas head office
- assistance on landlord/tenant matters and appeals in Ontario Works
- Ontario Disability Support Program, employment law and on Canada Pension Plan matters
- traditional casework, summary advice, public legal education, law reform, and a wide range of community development activities
The Clinic is currently involved in a project to educate and assist residents about sexual harassment in the workplace. A lawyer is available to provide workshops and information about sexual harassment in the workplace free of charge. The Clinic is involved in a project to provide advice and support to victims of intimate violence and sexual abuse with a lawyer and a social worker. The Clinic has an Indigenous Justice Program with a staff member who will assist the Indigenous communities and residents. The program is meant to facilitate connecting Indigenous residents with the justice system.
Main office in St. Thomas with full-time satellite office in Woodstock, and part-time satellite services in Tillsonburg and Ingersoll * if needed, arrangements can be made in other communities to meet with clients that have no transportation
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