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Welcome to Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario gives low-income people access to a range of legal services tailored to meet their legal needs

News

Media and Public Information

New summary advice service and priority call system established at LAO
Thursday, August 26

New appeals process faster for clients
Friday, August 13

Online verification for government-assisted client a success
Thursday, August 5

LAO board member receives Lincoln Alexander award
Friday, July 2

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Info For Laywers

LAO reduces lawyer payment delays
Tuesday, August 31

Reminder: Lawyer Service Centre hotline now available
Friday, August 20

Block fees myths and misunderstandings
Wednesday, July 21

Block fees billing portal now live!
Tuesday, July 13

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Information

LAO to consult with clinics to improve client service
Legal Aid Ontario has produced a consultation paper to identify improvements to the administration of clinic law that will save money while improving client service.
Wednesday, May 5

LAO Speaks to the Media

LAO queries veracity of Toronto Sun article’s refugee cost claim
Friday, August 20

Legal Aid Online

Legal Aid Online is a secure website for lawyers and legal office staff to submit accounts online and view the status of accounts.