Getting legal help

Legal Aid Ontario has special services to help victims of domestic violence. People who are experiencing violence or the effects of violence, crisis and abuse can get immediate help or more information here.

Have you been charged with a criminal offence?

Were you between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of your arrest?

Do you need help with a child custody, access or support issue?

Has the Children's Aid Society taken or threatened to take your children?

Are you facing a hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board?

Client & Lawyer Rights and Responsibilities

Do you need help with a mental health hearing?

Do you need assistance in a workplace safety or an insurance appeal tribunal?

Have you been refused EIB and you want to appeal?

Is your landlord failing or refusing to provide needed repairs to the property?

Are you a tenant facing a hearing with the Landlord Tenant Board Administrative Tribunal?

Have you been denied ODSP or OW and you wish to appeal the decision?

Have you received notice that your ODSP or OW benefits have been reduced, suspended or terminated and you wish to appeal?

Do you need legal aid for a civil matter in Ontario but you live in a different Canadian province or territory?

Are you a non-Canadian living in Ontario in need of legal help?

Are you an Aboriginal person looking for legal help?

Why is it important to tell your lawyer you are Aboriginal?

Do you have a court date coming up and it's your first appearance?

How do you find and work with a lawyer?

Are you a victim or witness to a crime?

If your legal issue does not fit into any of the listed categories, please refer to this section for links to other resources.